The Definitive Guide to Gaydon-era ASTON MARTIN

The Definitive Guide to Gaydon-era ASTON MARTIN

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Grant3

3,635 posts

254 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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Chris, unfortunately the same problem exists via the app store, so it's a printed book for now, but we will have a digital version eventually.
triple5 said:
Hi Grant, I asked for a copy of your excellent guide from father Christmas last year and he duly obliged, after lots of research and looking for the right car I took delivery of a V8 Vantage a couple of weeks back from Stratstone Cardif. Absolutely loving the car, the book was invaluable. If I send you the email address of the person who ordered the book from you, would you be able to send the update? Thanks - Allan
Congrats Alan, glad you are enjoying the new member of your family smile. If you get a chance to post an image of your new steed in this thread, as well as the main A.M. forum, that would be great I keep meaning to link new cars images back to the guide. No problem with the PDF update, just pop me the details. Cheers - Grant

Edited to add, as we have flipped over the page I'll include details of the 5th edition again, so others don't have to look back for the info.

This is the new front cover for the 5th edition, which is at the printers and should be with us within the next 2-3 weeks. It has increased in size to 274 pages and expanded to include comprehensive details on the recently launched new V12 Vantage Roadster, Vanquish and 2013MY DB9 - plus many additions and tweaks throughout. Anyone that has recently purchased the 4th edition will receive a "tweaked" PDF update shortly.
I have also included a low resolution copy of the contents -

The books website is the same as before www.astonmartinreview.co.uk
It's an ideal Xmas gift thumbupxmas

Edited by Grant3 on Tuesday 13th November 14:21

triple5

751 posts

144 months

Wednesday 14th November 2012
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Thanks Grant, I'll send you the details beer

Only have a pic from when we picked it up at the moment.


Grant3

3,635 posts

254 months

Wednesday 14th November 2012
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Alan, that is one stunning looking car, congratulations. Is it Lightning Silver (you can never tell from a photo)? It also looks to have some very tasty options, what's the full spec?

triple5

751 posts

144 months

Wednesday 14th November 2012
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Grant3 said:
Alan, that is one stunning looking car, congratulations. Is it Lightning Silver (you can never tell from a photo)? It also looks to have some very tasty options, what's the full spec?
Thanks Grant, I am rather chuffed with it.

It's a V8 "showcase edition" in Lightning Silver, from what I can understand it has quite a few of the available options. Alarm upgrade, sports pack, cruise, bright finish grill, premium audio, heated memory seats, Black calipers, auto dimming mirror, front parking sensors, Silver meshes, polished tread plates, sat nav and Bluetooth.

Retman

848 posts

157 months

Wednesday 21st November 2012
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Grant3 said:
It's an ideal Xmas gift thumbupxmas

Edited by Grant3 on Tuesday 13th November 14:21
thumbup Agreed, one just ordered. Might have to sneak a peek to see what's change before I give it away though. biggrin

Grant3

3,635 posts

254 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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triple5 said:
Thanks Grant, I am rather chuffed with it. it is a V8 "showcase edition" in Lightning Silver, from what I can understand it has quite a few of the available options. Alarm upgrade, sports pack, cruise, bright finish grill, premium audio, heated memory seats, Black calipers, auto dimming mirror, front parking sensors, Silver meshes, polished tread plates, sat nav and Bluetooth.
Great spec, everything including the kitchen sink and nice to see a "drivers" spec car with the Sport Pack smile

Retman said:
Agreed, one just ordered. Might have to sneak a peek to see what's change before I give it away though. biggrin
Good man thumbup it should also be compulsory that every Porsche, Fezza and Lamborghini owner gets a copy for Xmas in order to spread the "Aston" word to all biggrin

Grant3

3,635 posts

254 months

Friday 23rd November 2012
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Just a quick update to say the 5th edition has come into stock today read
I'm told all orders should also have been dispatched today, so it is now down to Postie smile

Above is the back cover.

Neilc123

258 posts

142 months

Monday 26th November 2012
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Hi,

Well I thought I would finally do it and actually get my copy.

Just received it today! Although I am keeping it all wrapped up for xmas.

Now the test to see if I can really wait the 30 off days!

Neil

Grant3

3,635 posts

254 months

Thursday 6th December 2012
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Cheers Neil... 10 days and counting readsmile

Neilc123

258 posts

142 months

Thursday 6th December 2012
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Believe me Grant - counting the days!

babyvantage

119 posts

209 months

Thursday 13th December 2012
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triple5 said:
Thanks Grant, I'll send you the details beer

Only have a pic from when we picked it up at the moment.

Congrats, I just sold mine with the same spec.

The 'Polished Plates' look great, but would suggest you 3M coat them for durability (Found my passenger side has some slight marks from shoes, had it polished out and then applied the 3M)

Enjoy the car.

PS - That colour takes amazing pictures, so always have a camera handy!

triple5

751 posts

144 months

Thursday 13th December 2012
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babyvantage said:
Congrats, I just sold mine with the same spec.

The 'Polished Plates' look great, but would suggest you 3M coat them for durability (Found my passenger side has some slight marks from shoes, had it polished out and then applied the 3M)

Enjoy the car.

PS - That colour takes amazing pictures, so always have a camera handy!
Thanks a lot, yes the colour is amazing and changes depending on the light conditions.

Did you sell it to Stratstones in Cardiff? as I just missed out on one exactly the same.

The plates do have a few marks, will be attempting to sort those out at some point, 3M is a good idea.

babyvantage

119 posts

209 months

Thursday 13th December 2012
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triple5 said:
Thanks a lot, yes the colour is amazing and changes depending on the light conditions.

Did you sell it to Stratstones in Cardiff? as I just missed out on one exactly the same.

The plates do have a few marks, will be attempting to sort those out at some point, 3M is a good idea.
I'm on the other side of the Pond smile
My older car was actually the Lightning Silver featured in Grant's Guide.

Your correct about the colour - When I first got my car, the number one question from friends was, "Is that the same car you had a few weeks ago?"

Once again Congrats - mine might be gone, but not forgotten!

triple5

751 posts

144 months

Thursday 13th December 2012
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babyvantage said:
I'm on the other side of the Pond smile
Ah, ok well beer from this side of the pond.

RIB27

559 posts

147 months

Wednesday 26th December 2012
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Hi Grant - after much hinting to family I got the latest edition of your book for Christmas. Fantastic book that must take a lot of time and effort to write and update smile Thanks!

kelk

955 posts

212 months

Wednesday 2nd January 2013
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Just ordered a copy from Amazon - hopefully I'll be getting my Aston in the first half of 2012 and I've actually been putting off buying this book so that I didn't get frustrated with having to wait for the car.

When this arrives it's going to feel that one step closer, can't wait

Grant3

3,635 posts

254 months

Wednesday 2nd January 2013
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RIB27 said:
Hi Grant - after much hinting to family I got the latest edition of your book for Christmas. Fantastic book that must take a lot of time and effort to write and update smile Thanks!
Cheers for the feedback Rich, yup it does take up a lot of time but Aston's are a great subject to cover, lovely black V8 Roadster by the way.. happy New Year to you and yours.

kelk said:
Just ordered a copy from Amazon - hopefully I'll be getting my Aston in the first half of 2012 and I've actually been putting off buying this book so that I didn't get frustrated with having to wait for the car. When this arrives it's going to feel that one step closer, can't wait
Thanks Chris, looking for the ideal beast is part of the fun, I'm sure the guide will help you to find the right car/model/spec. Looks like 2013 is going to be a good year for you, best of luck with the search smile

CliffAML

83 posts

135 months

Sunday 6th January 2013
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Just received the book - can't put it down. Automotive porn. Love it!

cardigankid

8,849 posts

211 months

Sunday 6th January 2013
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Brilliant book, read it from cover to cover over the festive break.

Grant3

3,635 posts

254 months

Friday 11th January 2013
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CliffAML said:
Just received the book - can't put it down. Automotive porn. Love it!
Maybe we should change the title to 50 Shades of Silver biggrin congrats on joining the exclusive DB9 club, you have heard about keeping up with the Joneses, best not look at Rob and Molly's garage wink

cardigankid said:
Brilliant book, read it from cover to cover over the festive break.
Thanks CardiganK, the feedback is much appreciated, particularly from a Pisonhead's heavyweight ( not literally smile) with over 5800 posts thumbup