V12S Manual

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DB9VolanteDriver

2,612 posts

177 months

Sunday 14th August 2016
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Vernor75 said:
You may add me to the list. I've received word today that mine has been completed and has started it's voyage across the pond to the States. Also doing a green coupe from Q, though I chose a slightly more understated colour - historic Aston Green. We're only getting 100 units here in the US so I'm quite excited to have the opportunity to enjoy one. Will post pics once received.
Rather pedantic, I know, but is it:

Aston Green
Racing Green
Aston Martin Green

I ask because 'Aston Green' is pretty dark and not a color you ever see on an Aston, whereas Racing Green is the iconic shade seen in many Aston models throughout the years.

Vernor75

11 posts

140 months

Sunday 14th August 2016
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DB9VolanteDriver said:
Rather pedantic, I know, but is it:

Aston Green
Racing Green
Aston Martin Green

I ask because 'Aston Green' is pretty dark and not a color you ever see on an Aston, whereas Racing Green is the iconic shade seen in many Aston models throughout the years.
Not pedantic, but I agree an unusual choice. It took a few conversations with the factory to get it done the first time with my original V12 Vantage a few years ago.

I loved it so much I asked Q to do it again with the new VS manual. I've had the opportunity to work with Q on a few cars now and they've been absolutely fantastic!


Edited by Vernor75 on Sunday 14th August 05:11

RobDown

3,803 posts

129 months

Sunday 14th August 2016
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Looks fabulous!

CSK1

1,617 posts

125 months

Sunday 14th August 2016
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Beautiful V12 Vantage.

J12KJR

2,860 posts

244 months

Sunday 14th August 2016
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100% agreement with Rob, looks fantastic

AdamV12V

5,052 posts

178 months

Sunday 14th August 2016
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Fantastic colour and great to hear that they are finally rolling off the line!

Can't wait to hear of the first owner delivery . Not sure how long it takes to ship over the atlantic, so I wonder if you will get yours before the Spitfire Ed cars get delivered on 18th Oct?

cayman-black

12,665 posts

217 months

Sunday 14th August 2016
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Just stunning!

jonby

5,357 posts

158 months

Sunday 14th August 2016
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stunning

the Aston historic greens are indeed somewhat confusing

Is that the same green as the V12 Zag that BR worked on ?

http://thumbsnap.com/NkSQIPeq


Vernor75

11 posts

140 months

Monday 15th August 2016
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It should be 3-4 weeks in transit, based on prior experience. Expect to take delivery mid-September if all goes well. I was told when the order was secured that mine would be "the first" to the States. I'm not sure of the truth in that, nor do I frankly care about that stat, but I'd suspect it is among the first batch to be arriving based on others I've spoken to with cars on order.

jonby said:
Is that the same green as the V12 Zag that BR worked on ?
Not sure. Hard to say with photos but that car looks to be a touch more green than 'Aston Green'. As you say, there are so many greens they've used historically that it makes things difficult to identify correctly in photos. Absolutely stunning car though. Wow.

AdamV12V

5,052 posts

178 months

Wednesday 7th September 2016
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Hi Trey - Do you have any updates on the progress of your car's transatlantic journey?

Also does anybody in the UK have a confirmed delivery date yet? I've been told that the factory system is showing my build commencement date has moved forward from 28th to 12th October which should mean I get the car mid Nov now. smile

C997

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529 posts

167 months

Thursday 8th September 2016
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I've asked for as late a build date as possible, well into next year. Which is probably just as well as I'm already stressing about paint colours. Your Cinnabar photos got me thinking about orange but think I've discounted it now. Rest of my spec is pretty much sorted except the paint and interior. I have to say your thread on your spec was really useful so thanks for that.

cheers,


V8V Pete

2,497 posts

127 months

Thursday 8th September 2016
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C997 said:
I've asked for as late a build date as possible, well into next year. Which is probably just as well as I'm already stressing about paint colours. Your Cinnabar photos got me thinking about orange but think I've discounted it now. Rest of my spec is pretty much sorted except the paint and interior. I have to say your thread on your spec was really useful so thanks for that.

cheers,
Are you totally sure about not wanting orange …….


C997

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529 posts

167 months

Thursday 8th September 2016
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V8V Pete said:
Are you totally sure about not wanting orange …….
Yeah, thanks, that doesn't help! spinbiggrin

spyker138

930 posts

225 months

Thursday 8th September 2016
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Vernor75 said:
You may add me to the list. I've received word today that mine has been completed and has started it's voyage across the pond to the States. Also doing a green coupe from Q, though I chose a slightly more understated colour - historic Aston Green. We're only getting 100 units here in the US so I'm quite excited to have the opportunity to enjoy one. Will post pics once received.
PM me if you're selling the 'old' V12V - I may be interested in bettering your dealer's trade in offer!

Edited by spyker138 on Thursday 8th September 18:23

RobDown

3,803 posts

129 months

Thursday 8th September 2016
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AdamV12V said:
Hi Trey - Do you have any updates on the progress of your car's transatlantic journey?

Also does anybody in the UK have a confirmed delivery date yet? I've been told that the factory system is showing my build commencement date has moved forward from 28th to 12th October which should mean I get the car mid Nov now. smile
The first UK delivery appears to have taken place today to a Mr A Palmer of Gaydon Warks. He seems to have acquired a satin finish Marianna Blue V12VS manual roadster. Pictures are on Twitter

RobDown

3,803 posts

129 months

Thursday 8th September 2016
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Vernor75

11 posts

140 months

Friday 9th September 2016
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spyker138 said:
PM me if you're selling the 'old' V12V - I may be interested in bettering your dealer's trade in offer!
I'm hesitant to part with it but certainly open to discussing it. I'll PM you.

Good news, my V12S Manual has just arrived! Hopefully I'll be able to make time to collect it tomorrow. Pics will be posted of it shortly, looking forward to seeing how it all turned out.

12pack

1,552 posts

169 months

Friday 9th September 2016
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Another take vs the the 911R with Chris Harris
http://www.topgear.com/videos/chris-harris-drives/...

outofstepuk

1,242 posts

153 months

Friday 9th September 2016
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RobDown said:
The first UK delivery appears to have taken place today to a Mr A Palmer of Gaydon Warks. He seems to have acquired a satin finish Marianna Blue V12VS manual roadster. Pictures are on Twitter
Well, AM Bristol have had a stock roadster in for just over a week, so not sure if that counts!

cayman-black

12,665 posts

217 months

Friday 9th September 2016
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12pack said:
Another take vs the the 911R with Chris Harris
http://www.topgear.com/videos/chris-harris-drives/...
Enjoyed that ,thanks. Two great cars, a 911 thats bigger than a Aston and costs double if you can find one!