The Definitive Guide to Gaydon-era ASTON MARTIN

The Definitive Guide to Gaydon-era ASTON MARTIN

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40,601 posts

240 months

Friday 13th May 2011
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The DEFINITIVE GUIDE to new Gaydon-era ASTON MARTIN

A BUYER’S and CAR ENTHUSIAST’S GUIDE which tells you everything you need to know about Gaydon era VANTAGE - V8, V8S, V12 - Coupe and Roadster, DB9 - Coupe and Volante and DBS - Coupe and Volante



OVERVIEW
Printed in a convenient and practical A5 format with 246 full colour pages, the book is packed full with images (470+) covering all aspects of the cars inside and out.

It is crammed full with in-depth analysis of each model’s design and engineering - full driving impressions - detailed reports on all the annual changes and improvements - analysis of all the main options - details of the colour choices (inside and out) - a section on how to inspect the cars, what goes wrong and what to look for - An Aston Martin Specialist's views - real owner's reports, plus much much more. It is fully up to date with 2012 model year information and the latest models including the Vantage V8S and Zagato, Rapide and Virage.

FOR BUYERS - The guide will save you far more than the cover price, helping you find the right model, car and specification - “Anyone looking for an Aston Martin should READ THIS BOOK”.

FOR OWNERS - Learn everything you ever wanted to know about your car- all the information (& images) you need on the whole range, also ideal for when you are ready to change model.

FOR ENTHUSIASTS - The book covers all aspects of these stunning cars, with detailed driving reports and hundreds of images bringing the cars "alive".

Now with added PH ingredients!

Featuring a number of experienced forum members in the owner's car section and well-known Aston Martin specialist Rick King, from DMS, on "what goes wrong".

To order your copy (via secure paypal account), or for further information, visit www.astonmartinreview.co.uk




bogie

16,375 posts

272 months

Friday 13th May 2011
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Grants book is finally out, should be a good read for owners and potential owners of "modern era" Astons smile

www.astonmartinreview.co.uk

I think theres a few well known PH'ers in the owners section smile

lady topaz

3,855 posts

254 months

Friday 13th May 2011
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bogie said:
Grants book is finally out, should be a good read for owners and potential owners of "modern era" Astons smile

www.astonmartinreview.co.uk

I think theres a few well known PH'ers in the owners section smile
Yay

1st time I have had the chance to do the PH +1 thingy

So +1 biggrin

michael gould

5,691 posts

241 months

Friday 13th May 2011
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+2. smile

Neil1300R

5,487 posts

178 months

Friday 13th May 2011
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+3.
Saves me having to update the FAQ's!!
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Jockman

17,917 posts

160 months

Friday 13th May 2011
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Didn't know anything about this.

But then again I am only 5 months old.

Looks absolutely fantastic, and I shall be pre-ordering on Monday smile

Thanks for the info Bogie.

Jockman

17,917 posts

160 months

Sunday 15th May 2011
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Just pre-ordered at £19.99.

Thanks again for the heads up Bogie smile

xraybloke

102 posts

226 months

Sunday 15th May 2011
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Blimey that looks great; will be ordering.

On the downside, on the homepage I can't believe how good that red Aston looks with the clear back light clusters...looks like that link may have just cost me more than £19.99...

williamp

19,243 posts

273 months

Sunday 15th May 2011
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I wish it well, as you can never have too many books on the marque and I'll definantly buy a copy....

...But if those pdf's are representative of the book then someone should have proof-read it first. Sorry, but in some places it doesnt make sense, others its incorrect and there are lots of exclamation marks.

Grant3

3,635 posts

255 months

Sunday 15th May 2011
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Thanks for the support, very much appreciated. Cheers also to PH's for their input.
Will, I did like my exclamation marks in the first edition (!) but we are now on the 12.75 edition and the book has been professionally proof read and is packed full with accurate information on all aspects of the latest range of Aston Martins, which will be of interest to fellow owners and help others join our exclusive club.

Edited to add we are now on the 12.75 edition of the guide ,
A “MUST-BUY” for OWNERS - BUYERS & ENTHUSIASTS - of new era ASTON MARTIN -
Printed in a convenient and practical A5 format with 312 full colour pages, the book is packed full with images (500+) covering all aspects of the cars inside and out. The guide provides all the information required to find or learn about your ideal Gaydon era Aston Martin, presented in a friendly, readable and easily digestible format that will have you reading from cover to cover.
It is crammed full with in-depth analysis of each model’s design and engineering, including - [ the VH platform, safety and DSC systems, engines, transmission, suspension, wheels, tyres, brakes, interior fit and function - full driving impressions - detailed reports on all the annual changes and improvements - analysis of all the main options - details of the colour choices (inside and out) - a section on how to inspect the cars, what goes wrong and what to look for - An Aston Martin Specialist's views - real owner's reports, plus much more.]

Details on all the latest models released up until mid-June 2017 including: Vantage N430 /GT / SP10 /AMR - V12 Vantage/S - GT8/12 - Rapide/S - Centenary Editions - Zagato - Vanquish/S - DB9/GT - DB11. With 2004-2017 model year information & introductions to the One-77, Vulcan & AM-RB 001 hypercars.

The DEFINITIVE GUIDE to new era ASTON MARTIN is a BUYER’S and CAR ENTHUSIAST’S GUIDE.
Tells you absolutely everything you need to know about
- Gaydon era (2003-2017) -
VANTAGE - V8 , V8 S, V12 - Coupe & Roadster
DB9 - Coupe and Volante.
DBS - Coupe and Volante.
plus the RAPIDE - VIRAGE - VANQUISH & the new DB11





Edited by Grant3 on Sunday 12th November 17:00

bimmmmer

119 posts

210 months

Monday 16th May 2011
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Great to see it's out now. Will have to grab a copy off Amazon.com


Vintage911

43 posts

171 months

Friday 20th May 2011
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Potential new AM owner from the Great White North...

Grant, do you cover off any of the special editions; N400, N420, Vantage S etc. ??

Cheers

Peter

Grant3

3,635 posts

255 months

Friday 20th May 2011
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Hi Vintage911,
Yes I'm pleased to say that the book does cover the Vantage N400, N420 and the new V8S.
Best Regards
Grant

johnnnnnnyy

231 posts

190 months

Friday 20th May 2011
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Grant3 said:
Thanks for the support, very much appreciated. Cheers also to PH's owners and Rick for their input.
Will, I do like my exclamation marks (!) but the book was professionally proof read, although I have no doubt there are grammatical mistakes that got through the net. But it is packed full with accurate information on all aspects of the latest range of Aston Martins, which. I hope will be of interest to fellow owners and help others join our exclusive club.
Will the book be available as PDF for my iPad, I'm a gadget man and don't like to carry around physical books, newspapers and mags anymore.
I don't see a link anywhere?

Grant3

3,635 posts

255 months

Saturday 21st May 2011
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Sorry johnny it's not currently available as a pdf.
Sceptre do now have the books in stock, so they should start shipping on Monday.
G

matg

284 posts

225 months

Saturday 21st May 2011
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Father's day soon, its on the wish list.

rick-derby-

1,105 posts

187 months

Wednesday 25th May 2011
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received my copy today, I must say I am extremely impressed, A great guide not just for owners and potential buyers of the later models of Aston Martin, but anyone just with an interest in the marque, well done Grant clap

bogie

16,375 posts

272 months

Wednesday 25th May 2011
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mine arrived too, only had a brief flick through, but im impressed too with the level of detail and comprehensive information on all the models smile

Jockman

17,917 posts

160 months

Wednesday 25th May 2011
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bogie said:
mine arrived too, only had a brief flick through, but im impressed too with the level of detail and comprehensive information on all the models smile
Me too bogie - excellent bedtime reading smile

lady topaz

3,855 posts

254 months

Wednesday 25th May 2011
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Very, very impressed Grant, many sincere congratulations on a labour of love. So much detail involved.

clapclapclap

My only criticism would be that you are too modest. It would have been nice and justified to see your name on the cover as recognition of being the author of what I am sure will be a must buy for modern Aston owners.

Going straight in my suitcase for holiday reading to remind me what I am leaving behind.

Well done, you may now have a well deserved rest.

I would recommend this book to anyone on here contemplating a Gaydon Aston.

Di