Gaydon Tours?

[wotnoburgers]

Hi All,
I would go out of my way if an oppertunity came up for a tour of the Gaydon Factory (if you know what i mean). Needless to say I would be VERY interested as from a manufacturing background etc etc etc
I do know that some tours take place but have no idea how / when / cost?? to be included in one
Im unfortunatly not likely to be buying a new AM car soon so wonder if any one know who to talk to etc to get a tour?

Any comment welcome

Thanks

[Ed50]

You can apply at the Factory to be added to a tour Dave but they are usually pretty well booked up and you may have a wait……..

Secondly a Dealer might like to take you a long as they have regular slots but you might need to be in the market to motivate them into taking you…….

Thirdly you could do the Charitable thing by bringing your car to Burghley in July as I see your not currently registered and make a bid for the 4 places I have had
donated by the factory for a private tour………….

Its just a thought as I see your in Bedfordshire and Burghley is just down the road………..

[LordBretSinclair]

Ed - you're priceless

"Your Mission - should you choose to accept it " -

Work a topic related invite to Burghley into each of the next 10 new posts

[Ed50]

Morning Tim,

Well you have to try don't you.

I just said over breakfast to Eleanor, "I'll throttle off the promotion side of things on the forum as not to totally get on everyones pip"……………..

But them comes along the ideal vehicle……….

[J12KJR]

Can't believe that as a brand ambassador you would contemplate backing off in your promotion of the event Ed

[Ed50]

J12KJR said:

Can't believe that as a brand ambassador you would contemplate backing off in your promotion of the event Ed

Brand Ambassador……….. I'm definitely not sure about that Kev,I'd probably need some red trousers and a name badge to qualify for that.

Any way my thought was to throttle back on the Burghley bulletin front for a while, as maybe not everyone wants me banging on about it all the time.

But them out of the blue comes a golden opportunity such as this thread which I hope the op returns too btw as he's been a bit quiet since posting…………..and I just can't help myself.

There's been plenty of other recent posts that have laid themselves open for a plug but with extreme self control and with my wife's use of a baseball bat I've refrained from.

This one this morning I must admit got through the net……………..sorry.

You know I only mean well Kev and the postings are really for those newbies that need convincing to join in as well,you know they'll be in for a good day out so its just about encouraging them along.

Hopefully the penny will drop as this could turn out to be a half descent event and one possibly not to be missed especially if your driving an Aston Martin and not a plastic Pig…….

I shall be watching the register in the coming weeks btw………….

Edited by Ed50 on Sunday 31st January 19:40

[J12KJR]

Keep those eyes peeled Mr Ambassador

[Zuman]

I found it very easy to set up a tour when I visited England (from the U.S.) last October. I simply emailed Wendy Way ([e-mail];UK tel [phone]) with my request and I heard back from her the next day. My wife, daughter, and I were met by Wendy and guided by Steve Waddington, Senior Product Specialist. There was no "group" - we were the only ones on the tour. It was definitely worthwhile...even my wife enjoyed it!
Good luck!

[Ed50]

J12KJR said:

Keep those eyes peeled Mr Ambassador

With pleasure,in fact I shall being keeping my red eye on the register as found close to the top of the forum page...

[wotnoburgers]

Hi Ed,
I am on the list, you put me on if you remember?
Thanks for the advice re factory tour

[Ed50]

Sorry looks like I've totally lost the plot………….

Nurse more medicine if you please and fetch the straight jacket I'm having one of my moments again.

Christ I'm off to bed they're ringing for the Matron.

[V8Chris]

Ive got mine booked for March ... See you there

[wotnoburgers]

Ive still had no joy
how did you arrange that please V8 Chris?

[V8Chris]

wotnoburgers said:

Ive still had no joy
how did you arrange that please V8 Chris?

I bought the car and the dealer threw in the tour. I need to talk to them anyway next week so I will ask if they know of another way to get on one and report back

[wotnoburgers]

Many thanks V8Chris

[Mr Ed]

I've just emailed Wendy about a tour, see what response I get back 😊

[wotnoburgers]

Please count me in as a definate +1 if you get the tour organised
Thanks.

[V8Chris]

I haven't forgotten you BTW just myself, not called the dealer yet to check the date (work getting in the way as always)

[V8Chris]

Good news - any owner is entitled to a tour - Email [e-mail] and they are really helpful.

[wotnoburgers]

Thanks V8 Chris
I have a tour booked!!
So easy when you know who to contact
Very excited!!!

Thanks again for your help