New owner (Ale_72 2012 Vantage S Volante)

[Ale_72]

After having found the "right" car and after a couple of suggestions from @EVR (sooner or later I'll understand how to quote a user) I decided to pull the trigger.
I traded in my beloved 2010 boxster spyder (no way in the world that the aston will be able to match her drivability) and I bought this one (here the first time I saw the AM, last Monday)







On Wed I drove her back to Italy (lovely 500km with no issue at all) to have a quick check and service done at the AM dealer.
Result? Bad communication of the AMS gearbox unit. So I had to leave it there. They are now closed for a couple of weeks so I hope to have it back end of Aug. Not surprised, not worried, Morgan taught me a lot)

Below the goodbye picture with my other beloved english wreck (that anyhow allowed me to go to the Milan welcome dinner organised by @EVR (again, thanks for that ) and another couple of guys, one with a supernice combo color vantage volante and the other one with a 997S convertible - another car that I always loved)

Edited by Ale_72 on Saturday 7th August 10:35

[EVR]

Welcome to the fold Ale! It has been a pleasure meeting you yesterday night in Milan with MisterBlu, the Morgan was a sight to behold. Eagerly waiting to see the Roadster in the flesh soon.





Italy representation is going strong lately, and not just in sports! (sorry guys )

[Dewi 2]

Welcome Alessandro, Vantage looking wonderful. A lovely and traditional colour too.

I expect EVR might have mentioned to you, (Volante shown in title) that your car is called Roadster.
Don't think it has been mentioned why Aston Martin only use the roadster name for Vantage and Volante for their other roof down models.

Interesting Morgan you have, also in a splendid colour. I visit their factory occasionally, because it is not far from my home.
They are still using their famous antique bender for wood laminates. Your model might not have any wood though. You will know that Morgan have become quite modern recently, with their new component alloy chassis, although it looks more basic than the Aston Martin versions.

Enjoy your Aston.

[CSK1]

Dewi 2 said:

Don't think it has been mentioned why Aston Martin only use the roadster name for Vantage and Volante for their other roof down models.

First of all, welcome and congratulations, your car looks lovely in that colour.
It is indeed a Roadster which is basically a two-seater convertible as opposed to the 2+2 Volante.

[Ale_72]

CSK1 said:

First of all, welcome and congratulations, your car looks lovely in that colour.
It is indeed a Roadster which is basically a two-seater convertible as opposed to the 2+2 Volante.

Dewi 2 said:

your car is called Roadster.

Thanks to both. Well noted. I will change the references.

Dewi 2 said:

Interesting Morgan you have, also in a splendid colour. I visit their factory occasionally, because it is not far from my home.

Thanks, I did it as well, since they were nice enough to organise a tour for me.

Dewi 2 said:

They are still using their famous antique bender for wood laminates. Your model might not have any wood though. You will know that Morgan have become quite modern recently, with their new component alloy chassis, although it looks more basic than the Aston Martin versions.

I have quite some ash wood. The main difference with the trad models is that I have a bonded aluminium chassis instead of the steel one. Nevertheless in both cases the subframe is still made of ash wood.
Here a pic from my build book of mine (you can partially see the wood near to the A pillar and right behind the rear wheel. All the aluminium is supported by ash skeleton).


This is how it looks the ash subframe in the aero.


And again, morgan is a complete different animal compared to the more streamlined Aston, that I hope will become soon my daily (as soon as they fix the crap gearbox).
Looking forward to replicate this

Edited by Ale_72 on Saturday 7th August 22:27

[Dewi 2]

This is the Aston Martin alloy chassis. More complex than the Morgan version.
The origins were Lotus.

[Ale_72]

Hopefully
For a 360° degree car I am expecting quality, comfort and decent technology with nice lines and some exotic touch. This why I ended up with Moneypenny (yes, the wife decided this this was the right name for the AM).

[EVR]

Ahah nice name!

[BiggaJ]

Two stunning cares Ale. Love the colours of both the Aston and the Morgan.

[cayman-black]

Love that Morgan, the Astons not bad either!

[Ale_72]

And when I have the car back in end Aug/Sept, I will have to submit you a couple of pics (EVR already noticed something).
I fear that the first owner decided to put some "personal" touch.
For now I think I have spotted some cosmetic paint in the bonnet, the carbon mirrors housing and the driver door sill plate.
Unfortunately I do not have pics yet since I have no access to the car

cayman-black said:

Love that Morgan, the Astons not bad either!

And both from behind (yes Violet's trunk is not fully closed)

Edited by Ale_72 on Sunday 8th August 18:58

[Beckson]

Love the color. What shade of green is it ?

Congrats!

[pschlute]

Love the colour too.

[Ale_72]

Thanks again.
Googling the VIN number I got this:
COLOUR A M Racing Green (AST1140D)
TRIM COLOUR LOWER Aurora Blue Leather (LX111)
TRIM STITCH UPPER Silver (N2829) - 10M
TRIM STITCH LOWER Silver (N2829) - 10M
CARPET COLOUR Obsidian Black
CARPET STITCHING Raven Black (N003) - 10M
SEAT OUTER COLOUR Aurora Blue Leather (LX111)
SEAT INFILL COLOUR Aurora Blue Leather (LX111)
SEAT OUTER STITCHING Silver (N2829) - 10M
SEAT INNER STITCHING Silver (N2829) - 10M
ROOF OUTER COLOUR Atlantic Blue
ROOF INNER COLOUR Tailors Grey
ROOF A PILLAR Silver (N2829) - 10M
STRG WHEEL COLOUR Obsidian Black Leather (LX5LX57
STRG WHEEL STITCHING Silver (N2829) - 10M
SEAT BELTS Seatbelt - Warm Charcoal

[oilit]

I love the colour of the morgan Aero

[Ale_72]

oilit said:

I love the colour of the morgan Aero

That is Bugatti Violet Metallic.
It's super weird but I love it.

[BiggaJ]

Ale_72 said:

oilit said:

I love the colour of the morgan Aero

That is Bugatti Violet Metallic.
It's super weird but I love it.

Nothing weird about a great colour that suits that body shape

[Beckson]

It's hard to keep up with all the slightly different AM greens.

Almond
AM
Am racing
AMR green
sanction green
sage?

Then some of the newer more silvery greens like
Stirling, alloro etc.

I've always been partial to "Balmoral" green!...

[woodsypedia]

Beautiful! Welcome buddy. I've got an Almond Green Vantage too. Lovely colour

[B4rnst4ble]

Nice car combo enjoy your new car in good health !
I have a similar garage pairing !
And have recently upgraded the Morgan