The Aston Martin Heritage Trust Podcast

Here’s a lovely, one-of-a-kind episode: it comes from a recording made way back in 1992. That year, the well-known motoring writer Jonathan Wood chatted with Harold Beach while gathering material for one of his many books. Harold was a brilliant Aston Martin chief engineer and designer who shaped the chassis for the DB4, DB5, DB6 […]

The DB9 established the modern Gaydon Aston Martin. The DB11 had to take that success and reinvent the grand tourer for a new technological era. Launched at the March 2016 Geneva Salon, the Aston Martin DB11—the first model in the Second Century plan and the most significant since the DB9. The design team added a […]

Heading to the Goodwood Revival? This episode is designed as a short Aston Martin companion for the journey. Garry Taylor is joined by motorsport historian and broadcaster Peter Snowdon for a look at Aston Martin’s remarkable connection with Goodwood – from the famous Nine Hours and the DBR1’s 1-2-3 finish in the 1958 Tourist Trophy, […]

Back in 2003, the Aston Martin DB9 made its grand entrance at the Frankfurt Motor Show, signalling the start of a truly exciting chapter for the company. It was the very first Aston Martin produced at Gaydon and the first to feature the bonded-aluminium VH architecture, which would become the foundation for many future Aston […]

An Aston Martin Heritage Trust member kindly left a 1924 Aston Martin to the Trust. This car is a true gem, being one of the original side-valve engine models made by Bamford & Martin Ltd. It’s a rare find, as only 27 of the 61 cars from that time remain. Chassis number 1944, much like […]

In this special edition of the podcast, Garry Taylor joins the celebrations marking 50 years of Ecurie Bertelli — a business that has played an important role in preserving, maintaining and, crucially, keeping pre-war Aston Martins on the road. Surrounded by a remarkable gathering of cars and enthusiasts, Garry talks with some of the people […]

With the Vanquish exhibition coming to the AMHT museum, it feels like a good time to look back at the Aston Martin Owners Club festival, which marked the 25th anniversary of the Vanquish. With support from the AMHT, there was a superb line-up of Vanquish models, possibly the largest gathering ever seen in one place.  […]

This week’s podcast features automotive historian Russell Hayes discussing his new two-volume history of Aston Martin. Drawing on extensive archival research, Russell takes us inside the remarkable story of the marque. We talk about the people who shaped the brand, the moments that defined its survival, and the fascinating discoveries uncovered while researching one of […]

In this second instalment of Jonathan Wood’s 1992 conversation with legendary Aston Martin engineer Ted Cutting, the discussion continues to uncover moments in the marque’s history. Building on Episode 53, Ted and Jonathan delve deeper into the engineering story of the DBR1 and its foray to F1 with the DBR4. The infamous gearbox troubles are […]

This is a truly special episode, drawn from a rare archive recording made in 1992. In that year, renowned motoring author Jonathan Wood interviewed Ted Cutting as part of his research for one of his many respected publications. Ted Cutting’s career at Aston Martin Lagonda spanned from 1955 to 1963, a formative period for the […]