Aston Martin Works
Discussion
Hi all i must say I'm very new to the brand of Aston Martin and thought i would take a time out and travel down to Broughton Castle event, WOW what a day wonderful collection of fine art even the girlfriend found this FUN, i must say there were a lot of passionate people there today very cool/ good to see. i got talking to the works chaps, blooming hell do those guys know there stuff, spoke to the chap who works in the sales department, i dint think i have met a more passionate sales chap ever, he knew his stuff, not sure if everything he said was true mind"he mentioned he used to work on them from painting Vanquish right through to retail" but he seemed most pleasant forgot his name, i did not realise they sell direct from the Works, if i had known this i would have got from there instead, the service chaps also knew their stuff, seems the place to go for me in future, anybody have any feedback about the Works, for me best car today was the Red Xpack Volante (one day)
All in all a very nice way to spend the day,
All in all a very nice way to spend the day,
Welcome to the Merry Go Round.
Pleased you enjoyed today's event, indeed it was very nice and all the better for the lovely weather.
The Guy you spoke to was Simon Stanton and what he told you was correct as he's worked his way
from the Paint Shop via Factory Tours to the Works Service Sales Department.
He did paint the Vanq's and probably his modesty prevailed and he omitted to tell you about the 007
car he prepared for filming,can't remember which film sorry.
An all round good chap and a testimony to hard work and commitment within AM.
Pleased you enjoyed today's event, indeed it was very nice and all the better for the lovely weather.
The Guy you spoke to was Simon Stanton and what he told you was correct as he's worked his way
from the Paint Shop via Factory Tours to the Works Service Sales Department.
He did paint the Vanq's and probably his modesty prevailed and he omitted to tell you about the 007
car he prepared for filming,can't remember which film sorry.
An all round good chap and a testimony to hard work and commitment within AM.
V12woollie said:
Neil1300R said:
Didn't Works get sold off so its not actually owned by AM anymore?
I also thought that it now operated as an independent company.
Re works ownership, I believe - correct me if I'm wrong - its 100% owned by one of the major middle eastern investors in Gaydon thus making it as near a 'factory outlet' as can be. But I stand to be corrected
Tony V12V said:
Re works ownership, I believe - correct me if I'm wrong - its 100% owned by one of the major middle eastern investors in Gaydon thus making it as near a 'factory outlet' as can be. But I stand to be corrected
I think this is true, last time I was there they about 3 x DB5's in yellow/white etc ready to be shipped to the middle east!Ed50 said:
Nope not Stanto far to trim...............
I think that was Marcel Marceau on a visit many moons ago to check out his order.
Simon I know you'll be watching this thread you Git,please post up your picture for the in mates to marvel at.
The reason I ask is that I have signatures of those who worked on my car and photos of the car on the assembly line, but I have no way to match the faces to the names. I'd love to have someone look thru the names/photos and see if there are any matches (I know which one is Dr. Bez ... I think that was Marcel Marceau on a visit many moons ago to check out his order.
Simon I know you'll be watching this thread you Git,please post up your picture for the in mates to marvel at.
)DB9VolanteDriver said:
Ed50 said:
Welcome to the Merry Go Round.
The Guy you spoke to was Simon Stanton and what he told you was correct as he's worked his way
from the Paint Shop via Factory Tours to the Works Service Sales Department.
Would this be Simon, perhaps?The Guy you spoke to was Simon Stanton and what he told you was correct as he's worked his way
from the Paint Shop via Factory Tours to the Works Service Sales Department.
)
well i must say this world of Aston Martin seems jolly good fun compared to the few owners clubs i have been part of over many years, i hope i havent got the guys in trouble on the works stand, i must confess there seems to be a family feel to the aston ownership, i would like to stay on here for longer but have got lots of meetings and travelling tomorrow,
I will dip in over the next few days
I will dip in over the next few days
007009 said:
well i must say this world of Aston Martin seems jolly good fun compared to the few owners clubs i have been part of over many years, i hope i havent got the guys in trouble on the works stand, i must confess there seems to be a family feel to the aston ownership
Oh, on a good day we're great!! DB9VolanteDriver said:
The reason I ask is that I have signatures of those who worked on my car and photos of the car on the assembly line, but I have no way to match the faces to the names. I'd love to have someone look thru the names/photos and see if there are any matches (I know which one is Dr. Bez ... )
Which part of the assembly line was Dr. Bez working on? )When your car was built, perhaps it was Undercover Boss week. Although if you know which one he is, then his disguise must have been poor.
Dr. Bez might be able to put names to photos for you next year.
I hear that he could have more time.
Am I the only one confused. Topic starts talking about Works Service, (Newport Pagnell yes), but all the DB9s have been built at Gaydon.
Edited by Jon39 on Monday 7th October 23:11
Jon39 said:
Which part of the assembly line was Dr. Bez working on?
When your car was built, perhaps it was Undercover Boss week. Although if you know which one he is, then his disguise must have been poor.
Dr. Bez might be able to put names to photos for you next year.
I hear that he could have more time.
Am I the only one confused. Topic starts talking about Works Service, (Newport Pagnell yes), but all the DB9s have been built at Gaydon.
Because Mr Stanton worked at Gaydon for some time.When your car was built, perhaps it was Undercover Boss week. Although if you know which one he is, then his disguise must have been poor.
Dr. Bez might be able to put names to photos for you next year.
I hear that he could have more time.
Am I the only one confused. Topic starts talking about Works Service, (Newport Pagnell yes), but all the DB9s have been built at Gaydon.
Edited by Jon39 on Monday 7th October 23:11
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