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Hi, I have been contemplating this a week thinking of how rude it seems but I have to try. A little background. My dad went through a battle with cancer 2 years ago which was rough but we got through it a few months ago we were told it was back and was untreatable and couldn't put a timeline on how long he has left. Obviously this came as a huge shock but trying to clutch onto hope that it would grow slowly which a couple of days ago proved not to be the case and he starts chemotherapy soon to try and slow the spread down which will leave him in poor health. This leads me to my question. He has always wanted to have an Aston Martin. And after a visit to the festival of speed became very fond of the v12v. With the current situation this will never happen. I have looked at hiring one but I don't really have the money to do this and all are very far away as are the track experiences. Are there any sw owners that would be willing to help. Just by letting him have a little drive or anything really. Like I said I can't pay for this but could let you have a drive of my car if you wanted (vxr8) i am mainly looking for a v12v for him but any variant of the db9/s or v8 vantage would dearly be appreciated. I am unsure how many members are around the southwest but if it suits could tag along to a meet or if I get a couple of offers could make a meet happen? Almost done. As a secondary if nobody is keen to give up the drivers seat do you think a dealer would be able to help if somebody does not intend on buying? Your thoughts are welcomed and thanks for reading this lengthy post. Lee
Hi Lee. I know of a similar tragic story up here in the midlands and I have taken the guy out as he can't drive. My suggestion would be a factory visit with the opportunity to drive afterwards. Contact them, tell them your story, I think you will be pleasantly suprised. Hope this helps.
Why don't you just get one of those track day experience things? They start at less than a hundred quid, surely almost less than getting a days insurance to drive someone elses car? I can't imagine anyone would let a complete stranger they met over the internet drive their car on 3rd party only insurance.
Edited by George H on Monday 28th May 13:14
agree with both above ideas......track days or mornings can be had for as little as £69...... www.treatme.net Insurance for a V12V for the day would be a lot more than that.
AMDBSNick said:
Hi Lee. I know of a similar tragic story up here in the midlands and I have taken the guy out as he can't drive. My suggestion would be a factory visit with the opportunity to drive afterwards. Contact them, tell them your story, I think you will be pleasantly suprised. Hope this helps.
Not thought of that will give them a call and see if they can help. Thanks for your thoughts. LeeAs said a track day would be a long journey for us just for a drive I understand what you say about Insurance and so on. In my first post I said I had my reservations about posting this as I don't like to ask for things but desperate times call for desperate measures. I am not a new member so hoped it would count for some credibility. I like the factory visit idea though. Would be something special. Thanks for the input though it's all appreciated. Lee
RichV12 said:
Hi Lee, where in the South West are you? Is a drive that important over a lengthy passenger ride? Thank you
No not at all. Like i said in the first post I am very grateful of any offer. I am near Bude. Had a look at the treat me website above and although there pricing isn't too bad my location means I am a million miles from there locations. Shame but I would rather it was on road anyway. As I imagine you all know driving a rare car most of the fun is in the people looking. LeeGeorge H said:
What? I was just making sure we don't all get tarred with the 'show off t
t' brush 
I am sorry if you read it that way. But I find some enjoyment of being in a nice car and people smiling when they look, a kid walking down the street shouting "wow, nice car" or a chap at the fuel pumps engaging in conversation just to speak about it, it brings other people happiness to see them. No doubt there are always some that will go down the show off/w*nker look on things but they are few and do they really matter on the scale of things? Leet' brush 
lee st said:
I am sorry if you read it that way. But I find some enjoyment of being in a nice car and people smiling when they look, a kid walking down the street shouting "wow, nice car" or a chap at the fuel pumps engaging in conversation just to speak about it, it brings other people happiness to see them. No doubt there are always some that will go down the show off/w*nker look on things but they are few and do they really matter on the scale of things? Lee
Take no notice of George (no one else does)...... But I get exactly where you're coming from....It still surprises me how much attention (most of which is positive) these cars get....
Yesterday I was parked up outside the Grovesnor in Chester, ..as i parked up the concierge from the grovesnor came over to see if i needed any help, and also checking I had a blue badge
I showed him the badge, he said thats fine sir, I'll keep an eye on it whilst you're away.
So whille the wife went looking for shoes, I sat outside a cafe just up the road
. This is a pedestrianised area.... The number of people taking pics of the car, or making comments, or dragging their other halves to have a look.... Was quite staggering..... I thought it was brilliant, that so many people looked at the car, and smiled, and were happy to see an Aston...I hope your dad gets his ride out..... It'll make his day
.michael gould said:
Can't agree with you on this one George........al least half the fun is showing off
You'll have to forgive George.... He much prefers the incognito, subtle approach that doesn't attract attention.... He's a very modest type
Which is why he's just spent an arm and a leg on luminous green, yellow and white leathers, gloves, helmet and boots
Just so he can blend in and not be noticed like
Personally, I recon he'll look like a budgie
Lunablack said:
You'll have to forgive George.... He much prefers the incognito, subtle approach that doesn't attract attention.... He's a very modest type
Which is why he's just spent an arm and a leg on luminous green, yellow and white leathers, gloves, helmet and boots
Just so he can blend in and not be noticed like
Personally, I recon he'll look like a budgie
If I'm on a bike I definitely want to be noticed. Much safer that way. Not bought the leathers yet though, just got the boots/gloves/helmet Which is why he's just spent an arm and a leg on luminous green, yellow and white leathers, gloves, helmet and boots
Just so he can blend in and not be noticed like
Personally, I recon he'll look like a budgie
What do you think of this bike that I'm considering then? - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300716422759?_trksid=p51...
Can't really go wrong with a Honda......
Although Appart from a VFR 750, I never owned any others...... I was never much of a Honda fan, and much proffered Suzuki and Kawasaki..... And later on Triumph...... A a fan of British manufacturing.... TVR, Morgan Aston...... I would only buy triumph if I were to get another bike.... Keep the money in the country I say
Although Appart from a VFR 750, I never owned any others...... I was never much of a Honda fan, and much proffered Suzuki and Kawasaki..... And later on Triumph...... A a fan of British manufacturing.... TVR, Morgan Aston...... I would only buy triumph if I were to get another bike
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