New member from Kuwait, Aston Martin Fanatic.
Discussion
Hello,
My name is Mohammad and I have been a lurker for quiet sometime on this forum, I really like it here and thought I should introduce my self. I am a big fan of super cars mostly 80-90's generation as I think they were beautiful in design and performance. Think of it this way, this(now 20 years old Vantage V550) that I own has 15 horsepowers less than a 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish and has a real gearbox which is a 6speed manual that is really engaging to drive.
I absolutely adore this car, it has a charm that the newer gaydon era Aston that miss. It has a few quarks but the car feels more special and more hand made, the design is also unique and much more "masculine" I could say. I own two british cars, this British Bruiser and a Land Rover Defender 90 which is my daily vehicle to commute from Point A to B.
I will post more pictures soon, getting the car detailed and if you notice the reg plates I am a big fan of James Bond and love the movie soundtracks.
The other two cars that I have are a 87 Vantage X Pack which I am currently getting converted to LHD and painted in Rolls Royce Royal Blue and the other one is a 89 Lagonda Series 4 which is one of the last 12 cars to leave the production line.
My name is Mohammad and I have been a lurker for quiet sometime on this forum, I really like it here and thought I should introduce my self. I am a big fan of super cars mostly 80-90's generation as I think they were beautiful in design and performance. Think of it this way, this(now 20 years old Vantage V550) that I own has 15 horsepowers less than a 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish and has a real gearbox which is a 6speed manual that is really engaging to drive.
I absolutely adore this car, it has a charm that the newer gaydon era Aston that miss. It has a few quarks but the car feels more special and more hand made, the design is also unique and much more "masculine" I could say. I own two british cars, this British Bruiser and a Land Rover Defender 90 which is my daily vehicle to commute from Point A to B.
I will post more pictures soon, getting the car detailed and if you notice the reg plates I am a big fan of James Bond and love the movie soundtracks.
The other two cars that I have are a 87 Vantage X Pack which I am currently getting converted to LHD and painted in Rolls Royce Royal Blue and the other one is a 89 Lagonda Series 4 which is one of the last 12 cars to leave the production line.
Wow, what a beautiful V550. I also think you're a brave man to take on the Lagonda project but I'm also thankful for protecting & preserving that car at the same time. Back in the very early 80's I recall seeing a Lagonda whilst commuting into NYC... I assumed it to be Malcolm Forbes who was known to own one at the time. I was mesmerized by the site of that ultra exotic 4 door. Breathtaking.
The Lagonda has huge presence, I remember seeing them when they were new it was a rolls royce alternative to many wealthy people back then.
Its a great car to drive, the leather smell is just phenomenal its like a perfume. I like that the car has two horns similar to a Merc 600, one a very "I have arrived" sound and the other a cool "Ferrari" like trumpet sound.
Its a great car to drive, the leather smell is just phenomenal its like a perfume. I like that the car has two horns similar to a Merc 600, one a very "I have arrived" sound and the other a cool "Ferrari" like trumpet sound.
What a great choice to have at your disposal , the 550 is indeed an iconic Aston with huge performance and a chassis that is so forgiving and predictable . There are two upgrades that you may want to consider that add tangible benefit ( if not fitted already ) , one being the five speed short shift transmission mod , and secondly a super sports exhaust , I cant quite tell from the tailpipes but they look like standard diameter ones from the photo's . Maybe something to ponder for the future !!
Enjoy them all in safety , I've visited Kuwait on a few occasions and have experienced the driving standards !
Enjoy them all in safety , I've visited Kuwait on a few occasions and have experienced the driving standards !
you really put some effort in to your Astons!
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