The Aston Martin Heritage Trust Podcast

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Ep 42 – Aston 100 Hillclimb Event Jun 04, 2025

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For this episode we were at the Aston Hill 100 event held on the 17 May 2025. It was to celebrate the hill’s rich motorsport heritage and share the history of events that took place between 1904 and 1925, the location for many the nation’s biggest Hillclimb events. The recording was done over several days, […]

Ep41 – The AMOC at 90 May 29, 2025

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At the Aston Martin Heritage Trust, we’re all about celebrating anniversaries, and this time, we’re diving into the history of the Aston Martin Owners Club. Join us as Garry Taylor takes us on a journey through 90 years of this incredible club. We’ll uncover the fascinating details and learn about its rich past. To dive […]

Ep40 – Aston Martin Works. With Paul Spires May 15, 2025

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In this episode, Garry Taylor returns to Aston Martin Works in the 70th year of the brand’s association with Newport Pagnell to learn more about Works’ history, and its importance to the broader Aston Martin Lagonda organisation from its president, Paul Spires. With contributions from Aston Martin Historian, Steve Waddingham, the chat begins with the early […]

Ep39 – In conversation. Paul Spires May 01, 2025

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In this episode, Garry Taylor is in conversation with Paul Spires, the President of Aston Martin Works Limited. Starting with an overview of his current role at what is widely known simply as ‘Works’, we look back at his early years dreaming of becoming a racing driver before his move into Aston Martin sales. It […]

Ep 38 – Sounds of Vantage Apr 18, 2025

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Recorded between February and March 2025, it started with a spontaneous opportunity for Steve Waddingham to accompany retired AML Head of Performance Driving guru, Les Goble, in a Vantage V600. A few weeks later, Steve was due to spend a day with a 1978 V8 Vantage – this led to the idea of recording with […]

Ep 37 – In conversation with AML Gaydon employees Mar 17, 2025

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In this episode, Garry Taylor and Steve Waddingham positioned themselves in the AML Gaydon canteen entrance and chatted to several AML employees, both old and new, and learnt firsthand what it’s like to work for this iconic British luxury brand. The individual stories were very different, but there was a very common theme, and that […]

Ep36. Interview: David Richards CBE Feb 04, 2025

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In this special episode, Garry Taylor is in conversation with David Richards CBE at the Prodrive premises, Banbury. We look back at his early days as a young man, through schooling, and overcoming challenges not known to him at the time. He found a love for rallying and we follow his journey over the years, […]

Ep 35 – 112 years of Aston Martin. Plus, Razor Blade and the Halford Special Jan 15, 2025

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This episode is published on the 15 January 2025, being a happy 112-year anniversary for Aston Martin. Steve Waddingham takes us back to AM roots from the Bamford and Martin days and when the name Aston Martin actually appeared. With the launch of the new Vantage Roadster today continuing the company two-seater history, Steve revisits […]

Ep 34 – Pre-War cars with Jim & Bruce Young Jan 04, 2025

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In this episode, Steve Waddingham and Tom Wood go to the home of Jim and Bruce Young. Jim has been an Aston Martin owner since 1956, having first seen the car that he went on to buy (and still owns) during WW2 Jim has been repairing and restoring these cars ever since, eventually joined by […]

Ep 33. 50 years ago today. 30 December 1974 – it seemed like the end of Aston Martin Dec 30, 2024

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In this podcast, we revisit December 30, 1974, when Aston Martin voluntarily called in the receivers. Despite previous challenges, this felt like the end of the road. Garry Taylor and Tim Cottingham, AMHT Trustee and Registrar of Cars, reminisce about the events that led to that memorable day. They explore the challenging times, such as […]

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