'AML 1'

[JohnG1]

JKay said:

This will sound like a very silly question but what's the "L" for in AML

On another note, how goes the new toy? Been on a 1st gear tunnel run under the harbour/domain tunnel?

[JKay]

JohnG1 said:

On another note, how goes the new toy? Been on a 1st gear tunnel run under the harbour/domain tunnel?

Ah Lagonda thanks

It's Absolutely awesome John. Been driving it every day, and just pulled fuse 22 this morning. Sounds way better than my V8 M3 with an exhaust did and so far don't regret the move from 911 Turbo one bit.

Yet to go through the tunnel but it's on the cards for sure. Going in for detail And opticoat next month

[Jon39]

JKay said:

This will sound like a very silly question but what's the "L" for in AML

If you are interested in the Company history JKay, after David Brown bought Aston Martin, he later purchased the Lagonda company.

I think that subsequent purchase was made, to secure some talented employees, and importantly obtain the rights to an engine designed by Bentley.

Lagonda built cars have usually been luxurious saloons, hence AML have used that name for their Taraf model.

Edited by Jon39 on Tuesday 18th October 09:26

[JKay]

Jon39 said:

If you are interested in the Company history JKay, after David Brown bought Aston Martin, he later purchased the Lagonda company.

I think that subsequent purchase was made, to secure some talented employees, and importantly obtain the rights to an engine designed by Bentley.

Lagonda built cars have usually been luxurious saloons, hence AML have used that name for their Taraf model.

Edited by Jon39 on Tuesday 18th October 09:26

Thanks Jon

Interesting indeed, I have lots to learn about Aston Martin, only having started ownership less than a week ago. Enjoying every moment so far!

[Jon39]

JKay said:

... only having started ownership less than a week ago.
Enjoying every moment so far!

That's great.

You are discovering, after buying an Aston Martin, it comes with that special extra 'thing' (remarkable history, passion by owners and other people etc), which other cars just cannot provide.

Edited by Jon39 on Tuesday 18th October 12:46

[Flugplatz]

stevebroad said:

An old thread, but I have just been to a custom car show in Anaheim, Los Angeles and this was there (not part of the show):

Edited by stevebroad on Tuesday 18th October 04:35

No plate required in that state of USA so owner has put a "show" plate on.

[Skyedriver]

Followed 1 AML last week on Skye.
White at the moment.

[Jarzinio]

It was owned by a guy in Birmingham in the late 80's and he had it on a Lagonda He had mates in the Top Gear production team and it has been featuring on various Aston's in Top Gear ever since.
I think now he has sold it and it has been bought by Aston Martin and car is used by the CEO Doctor Andrew Palmer. It could be on a 'pool' car giving other exec's the chance to use it?

[Jon39]

Jarzinio said:

I think now he has sold it and it has been bought by Aston Martin and car is used by the CEO Doctor Andrew Palmer. It could be on a 'pool' car giving other exec's the chance to use it?

We have usually seen photos and videos showing 1 AML on Aston Martin's latest new model introduction. Sometimes the cars which are loaned to road test journalists have that registration. Looks good when on a motoring magazine cover.

[V8LM]

Skyedriver said:

Followed 1 AML last week on Skye.
White at the moment.

Jarzinio said:

It was owned by a guy in Birmingham in the late 80's and he had it on a Lagonda He had mates in the Top Gear production team and it has been featuring on various Aston's in Top Gear ever since.
I think now he has sold it and it has been bought by Aston Martin and car is used by the CEO Doctor Andrew Palmer. It could be on a 'pool' car giving other exec's the chance to use it?

The factory had 1 AML in the 80s:






This is it on my car (circa 93)

Edited by V8LM on Tuesday 24th January 20:24

[Jon39]

Used for the model launch of the DB11.



An earlier Aston Martin company registration.
It is at present on a, shhhh BMW.
Mr. Martin (left) would be appalled.

Edited by Jon39 on Tuesday 24th January 21:24

[Jarzinio]

It was definitely in the Midlands, or he drove a long way for a night out, because it was parked outside The Dome nightclub on Bristol St Birmingham.

[RichB]

Are you chaps talking (and spotting) AML 1 or 1 AML as in most of the pictures?

[Jon39]

RichB said:

Are you chaps talking (and spotting) AML 1 or 1 AML as in most of the pictures?

This is confusing.

DVLA website shows:
1 AML = Aston Martin.
AML 1 = no trace.

Tyre dealers website (do not need to know vehicle make) shows:
1 AML = no trace.
AML 1 = Aston Martin Vanquish colour gold.

[V8LM]

AML 1 is also used by the factory;



And whilst we are at it, AMV 1 (although I've not seen it on the road):

[2mths]

Half sorry for adding to old thread, but Google returns this as the main 'AML 1 Aston Martin' thread.
It's currently on something I don't recognise outside a house near me. (Need to work out how to post photo)

[2mths]

[V8LM]

DBS Superleggera

[AMVSVNick]

V8LM said:

DBS Superleggera

Volante surely

[V8LM]

No, coupe with black roof. They wouldn’t put AML 1 on the Volante yet as it’s not launched.