RE: Astons in the park: PH Blog

[williamp]

ridds said:

What is the 4th Aston in in this picture?

Theres a V8 Lagonda in that picture too...

[gforceg]

This one?



Rare as rare can be.

[IDrinkPetrol]

PHwoar, that Centennial coupé....

Anyone else see it and think Monteverdi (High Speed 375 L specifically, in my case)?

[will_]

iva cosworth said:

JMC1 said:

PH... Any chance you guys got a full picture of the Ogle Aston V8. I have not seen one of those since I was a kid in 1973. One of them used to turn up at certain motorsport events and at a lot of the offshore power boat meetings.

iva to the rescue

Voila

Another from me:


And from the back:


More pics from the event:

Some pics - a great event, many thanks to the owners:


IMG_5293 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5294 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5295 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5301 by Pics253, on Flickr

I believe this is Stirling Moss's car?

IMG_5305 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5312 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5319 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5333 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5347 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5352 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5353 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5360 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5367 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5369 by Pics253, on Flickr

As featured in Octane this month:

IMG_5370 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5371 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5379 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5383 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5419 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5421 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5422 by Pics253, on Flickr

Rather liked these:

IMG_5429 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5436 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5461 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5464 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5468 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5484 by Pics253, on Flickr


IMG_5500 by Pics253, on Flickr

[Japveesix]

Liking the centenial cars. The coupe looks like a posher updated BMW 8 series:

[williamp]

will_ said:

IMG_5419 by Pics253, on Flickr

That's the unique long wheelbase V8 saloon in the background. Did you get any pictures per chance??

[Finlandese]

Zagato Centennial

I don´t understand... For a while Aston has been doing the same design over and over again, and then when they come up with something diffrent, graceful and sublime... They won´t sell them!?!?

I really, really hope, that this is just some twisted marketing ploy, and that they will build those designs in such numbers that I will someday be able to get one.

Edited by Finlandese on Monday 22 July 20:13

[dinkel]

vixen1700 said:

Not really a fan of modern Astons, but these look fantastic.

Hints of 80s 635 and what a smart car that is. Wat is it?

[Raudus42]

The Zagato's look fantastic!

Does anyone else think that the outgoing DBS is better looking than the new Vanquish? To me it just doesn;t have the presence an Aston should.

[mrdemon]

Was a awesome day, and Luton was a great stop off half way down for a cupper.

One of the best shows I have ever seen, just stunning Astons.

The only thing was I feel I still need to wait till I am 50+ to own one, and I will need to wear pink or coloured jeans.
Why did every owner look the same ?

[will_]

williamp said:

will_ said:

IMG_5419 by Pics253, on Flickr

That's the unique long wheelbase V8 saloon in the background. Did you get any pictures per chance??

I did wonder what was special about it!

I will need to check.

It's also in the background of this pic (which I believe is Prince Andrew's car):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63394557@N07/93371192...

[loudlashadjuster]

dinkel said:

vixen1700 said:

Not really a fan of modern Astons, but these look fantastic.

Hints of 80s 635 and what a smart car that is. Wat is it?

Zagato Centennials. Just about every post in the thread, as well as the main article, mentions them.

[JMC1]

iva cosworth:
Well done and thank you great photo.

[garypotter]

Thanks will for sharing your great shocks,Aston have made some of the best looking cars of all time but i also believe they have made a couple of ugly ducklings.

imho

[Carnnoisseur]

Beyond words, but absolutely stunning, awesome pictures Will, cheers!

[Watchman]

Any more pictures or details about that lovely "Number 3" PH linked to on Facebook?

This one:

[Adenauer]

npf20 said:

Tragic that the Zagato Centennial specials will not be sold. They look sublime. I see a pleasing trace of Volvo P 1800 in them, along with the grander influences.

Agreed, I also like the Audi A6 front lights

[mikeveal]

I missed this, but "100 years of Aston" will be a feature at the Wilton Supercar Sunday on August 4th. I'm guessing it will be the same, or a very similar line up.

[V8LM]

mikeveal said:

I missed this, but "100 years of Aston" will be a feature at the Wilton Supercar Sunday on August 4th. I'm guessing it will be the same, or a very similar line up.

Unfortunately this lineup will never be repeated. Wilton should be good though.

[dinkel]

Carnnoisseur said:

Beyond words, but absolutely stunning, awesome pictures Will, cheers!

That blue looks absolutely bonkers on the Aston.

One must admit: the late 50s to early 90s were THE period for Aston.

Amazing these cars are less appreciated compared to period Ferraris.

Anyone can come up with a story?