Besides James Bond, King Charles III is arguably the world’s most famous Aston Martin driver. However, while 007’s singular concentration has at times wavered, His Majesty has remained steadfastly loyal to the marque. Indeed, Charles has probably driven Aston Martins longer and further than 007 has, and, as Q could no doubt tell you, he …
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LE MANS
Nowhere on Earth does it feel better to win, or tougher to lose, than at the Circuit de la Sarthe. When the chequered flag falls on the 24 Hours of Le Mans, these two familiar imposters feel as exquisite as they do acute for those who compete in the world’s most famous endurance race. People …
MAYFAIR TO MOROCCO
The itinerary reads like the kind of stylish counterculture trip the Rolling Stones might have taken in the 1960s: London to Santander; down to Valencia, stopping off in the ancient Spanish cities of Cartagena and Granada; a ferry ride over to Tangier in Morocco, scoot down to Casablanca, before finally ending up in the magical …
LAP OF LEGENDS
As the sun sank towards the horizon on practice day at the Silverstone Grand Prix, spectators were treated to a record-setting spectacle. One hundred and ten iconic Aston Martins, representing its storied 110-year history, took to the track – and they weren’t hanging about. The parade was led by two Valkyries, each easily capable of …
GREG WILLIAMS
Catching a celebrity off guard is no easy feat in the realm of highly managed public image, but few establish a rapport with the world’s most sought-after stars quite like Greg Williams. “To begin with, his gregarious personality puts the subject at ease,” write actors Gary Oldman and Gisele Schmidt in the foreword to Greg’s …
BOWMORE ARC-52
Aston Martin and Bowmore may both boast rich legacies, but what the brands share above all else is an unwavering desire to innovate and evolve. Crafted as part of the brands’ ongoing partnership, Bowmore ARC-52 Mokume Edition epitomises this dedication. The ARC-52 collaboration, released last summer, yielded 100 Aston Martin-designed decanters of Bowmore’s legendary 52-year-old …
60 YEARS OF DB5
The year is 1965. A model shop in Teddington, Middlesex. An eight-year-old boy pushes open the door and looks hopefully at the shopkeeper. “Has it arrived yet?” A sympathetic smile. “Not yet, son. Next week, maybe.” Forgive the trip down memory lane, but that kid was me. I remember itching to spend my pocket money …
BERND MAYLÄNDER
He has led more laps than anyone on the current Formula 1 grid bar Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso, yet you might not have heard of him. His name is Bernd Mayländer and he is F1’s safety car driver. At every grand prix, you’ll find Bernd near the pitlane exit sitting in his …
ON CAMERA
In 1966, the average price of a house in the UK was a shade over £3,500. So the image of a long-haired 22-year-old posing with his newly acquired Aston Martin DB6 – list price £4,135 – would have surely raised a few hackles in households up and down the land. Mick Jagger knows it. And …
VINTAGE BOOKS
Our content-soaked lives have sped up, our attention spans have short-circuited and hyperstimulation is everywhere. How can books swerve this onslaught? To adapt is to survive and hopefully to thrive. If writers and publishers can offer a meaningful escape from the trappings of a social media overdrive then their books have value – as arbiters …