The Aston Martin Heritage Trust Podcast
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Episode 62 – Harold Beach in Conversation – from 1992
21 oktober 2026 · 47 min
Here’s a lovely, one-of-a-kind episode: it comes from a recording made way back in 1992. That year, the well-known motoring writer Jonathan Wood chatted with Harold Beach while gathering material for one of his many books. Harold was a brilliant Aston Martin chief engineer and designer who shaped the chassis for the DB4, DB5, DB6 […] Lees meer
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Ep 61 – The Aston Martin DB11: first model in the Second Century Plan.
9 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
The DB9 established the modern Gaydon Aston Martin. The DB11 had to take that success and reinvent the grand tourer for a new technological era. Launched at the March 2016 Geneva Salon, the Aston Martin DB11—the first model in the Second Century plan and the most significant since the DB9. The design team added a […] Lees meer
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Ep60 – Your Aston Martin guide to the 2026 Goodwood Revival
15 september 2026 · 58 min
Heading to the Goodwood Revival? This episode is designed as a short Aston Martin companion for the journey. Garry Taylor is joined by motorsport historian and broadcaster Peter Snowdon for a look at Aston Martin’s remarkable connection with Goodwood – from the famous Nine Hours and the DBR1’s 1-2-3 finish in the 1958 Tourist Trophy, […] Lees meer
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Ep 59 – The Aston Martin DB9 – the car that created the modern era Aston Martin
9 september 2026 · 1 uur 23 min
Back in 2003, the Aston Martin DB9 made its grand entrance at the Frankfurt Motor Show, signalling the start of a truly exciting chapter for the company. It was the very first Aston Martin produced at Gaydon and the first to feature the bonded-aluminium VH architecture, which would become the foundation for many future Aston […] Lees meer
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Ep 58. New car for the Aston Martin Museum
26 augustus 2026 · 30 min
An Aston Martin Heritage Trust member kindly left a 1924 Aston Martin to the Trust. This car is a true gem, being one of the original side-valve engine models made by Bamford & Martin Ltd. It’s a rare find, as only 27 of the 61 cars from that time remain. Chassis number 1944, much like […] Lees meer
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Ep 57 – Celebrating 50 Years of Ecurie Bertelli
12 augustus 2026 · 39 min
In this special edition of the podcast, Garry Taylor joins the celebrations marking 50 years of Ecurie Bertelli — a business that has played an important role in preserving, maintaining and, crucially, keeping pre-war Aston Martins on the road. Surrounded by a remarkable gathering of cars and enthusiasts, Garry talks with some of the people […] Lees meer
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Ep 56 – The AMOC Festival celebrating 25yrs of the Vanquish
28 juli 2026 · 1 uur 19 min
With the Vanquish exhibition coming to the AMHT museum, it feels like a good time to look back at the Aston Martin Owners Club festival, which marked the 25th anniversary of the Vanquish. With support from the AMHT, there was a superb line-up of Vanquish models, possibly the largest gathering ever seen in one place. […] Lees meer
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Ep 55 – Meet the author. Aston Martin – The Entire Story by Russell Hayes
16 maart 2026 · 32 min
This week’s podcast features automotive historian Russell Hayes discussing his new two-volume history of Aston Martin. Drawing on extensive archival research, Russell takes us inside the remarkable story of the marque. We talk about the people who shaped the brand, the moments that defined its survival, and the fascinating discoveries uncovered while researching one of […] Lees meer
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Episode 54 – Ted Cutting in Conversation (1992), Part Two
25 januari 2026 · 42 min
In this second instalment of Jonathan Wood’s 1992 conversation with legendary Aston Martin engineer Ted Cutting, the discussion continues to uncover moments in the marque’s history. Building on Episode 53, Ted and Jonathan delve deeper into the engineering story of the DBR1 and its foray to F1 with the DBR4. The infamous gearbox troubles are […] Lees meer
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Episode 53 – Ted Cutting in Conversation (1992), Part One
24 januari 2026 · 50 min
This is a truly special episode, drawn from a rare archive recording made in 1992. In that year, renowned motoring author Jonathan Wood interviewed Ted Cutting as part of his research for one of his many respected publications. Ted Cutting’s career at Aston Martin Lagonda spanned from 1955 to 1963, a formative period for the […] Lees meer
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Ep 52 – The Aston Martin DBS V12: Why Owners Fall in Love
8 januari 2026 · 53 min
In our first episode of 2026, we celebrate one of Aston Martin’s most compelling modern cars — the DBS V12 — through the voices of the people who know it best: the owners. Recorded over the previous year by our roving reporter Steve Waddingham, this episode brings together a series of conversations with DBS owners […] Lees meer
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Ep51 – the first ever metallic green Aston Martin?
6 december 2025 · 53 min
This podcast is a story of two parts – a major discovery and a Pebble Beach entry. In 2019, Steve Waddingham met Neil Pickstone, who had bought a 1935 MkII ‘saloon’ restoration project. Part 1 Neil Pickstone and his business partner Simon Isles began restoring the car. As they disassembled it they discovered traces of […] Lees meer
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Ep 50 – Marek Reichman: The Road to Aston Martin and the Bez Era
21 oktober 2025 · 50 min
We’re delighted to have an exclusive interview with AML’s Chief Creative Officer & Executive Vice President, Marek Reichman, for our 50th episode. As we mark his 20 years at AML, we delve into his early career and influential experiences, including his time at Rover, BMW, and Ford. During the AML years, he worked under various […] Lees meer
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Ep 49 – The AMOC Concours in Austria
4 oktober 2025 · 59 min
This podcast was recorded at the AMOC Concours held in the Austrian Alps in late September 2025. The AMHT were also present, along with the Trust 1934 Ulster. The podcast begins by chatting with those preparing the cars on Friday, followed by interviews with some UK and non-UK AMOC owners on Saturday, concours day. We […] Lees meer
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Ep 48 – Early women pioneers of Aston Martin
4 september 2025 · 52 min
In this episode, we’re going to take a moment to celebrate and remember the incredible women who were behind and involved with Aston Martin way back in the early 1900s. Our guest, Michelle McDermott, has a Masters of Science degree in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic studies. In simpler terms, it’s a MSc in family history, […] Lees meer
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Ep 47 – In conversation. Roger Bennington
29 augustus 2025 · 53 min
In this episode, Garry Taylor is in conversation with Roger Bennington, the Managing Director of Stratton Motor Company. Roger’s journey began as a young man, surrounded by cars due to his father’s presence in the motor trade, with several garages in Essex. In 1972, he acquired a modest country garage named Harvey and Duffield, operating […] Lees meer
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Ep 46 – Vantage Celebration Day
19 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
Our longest podcast yet is 1 ½ hours long, but you don’t have to listen to it all at once. There are plenty of bite-sized morsels throughout. The event at The British Motor Museum was a celebration of all things Vantage, marking 75 years of the name and 20 years of the V8 Vantage. Organised […] Lees meer
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Ep 45. “I was there!” 30 December 1974 – it seemed like the end of Aston Martin. Part 2
2 juli 2025 · 52 min
Back on Episode 33, published on 30 December 2024, Garry Taylor and Tim Cottingham, had a chat about what happened 50 years ago. It was the day Aston Martin went into voluntary liquidation, and it felt like the end for them. Richard Dix reached out to us after that podcast was published. He worked at […] Lees meer
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Ep 44 – At the ferry port. A conversation with Adrian Feather
22 juni 2025 · 23 min
While was waiting for a ferry to Le Mans, a friendly chap struck up a conversation about Aston Martins. It turned out he was Adrian Feather, who in the 1970s independently published a series of Aston Martin books. Even though the four-book set has been out of print for ages, they’re absolutely fantastic, whether you […] Lees meer
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Ep 43 – My Aston Martin passion – Robert Webster
9 juni 2025 · 34 min
Robert is a huge Aston Martin fan. He doesn’t have one yet, but he feels like he’s part of the Aston Martin family. While he owns Hotel Acre in Spain, he’s quite active on social media, sharing Aston Martin posts and even making a trip to the UK twice a year. It’s like an Aston […] Lees meer
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Ep 42 – Aston 100 Hillclimb Event
4 juni 2025 · 53 min
For this episode we were at the Aston Hill 100 event held on the 17 May 2025. It was to celebrate the hill’s rich motorsport heritage and share the history of events that took place between 1904 and 1925, the location for many the nation’s biggest Hillclimb events. The recording was done over several days, […] Lees meer
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Ep41 – The AMOC at 90
29 mei 2025 · 54 min
At the Aston Martin Heritage Trust, we’re all about celebrating anniversaries, and this time, we’re diving into the history of the Aston Martin Owners Club. Join us as Garry Taylor takes us on a journey through 90 years of this incredible club. We’ll uncover the fascinating details and learn about its rich past. To dive […] Lees meer
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Ep40 – Aston Martin Works. With Paul Spires
15 mei 2025 · 59 min
In this episode, Garry Taylor returns to Aston Martin Works in the 70th year of the brand’s association with Newport Pagnell to learn more about Works’ history, and its importance to the broader Aston Martin Lagonda organisation from its president, Paul Spires. With contributions from Aston Martin Historian, Steve Waddingham, the chat begins with the early […] Lees meer
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Ep39 – In conversation. Paul Spires
1 mei 2025 · 51 min
In this episode, Garry Taylor is in conversation with Paul Spires, the President of Aston Martin Works Limited. Starting with an overview of his current role at what is widely known simply as ‘Works’, we look back at his early years dreaming of becoming a racing driver before his move into Aston Martin sales. It […] Lees meer
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Ep 38 – Sounds of Vantage
18 april 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Recorded between February and March 2025, it started with a spontaneous opportunity for Steve Waddingham to accompany retired AML Head of Performance Driving guru, Les Goble, in a Vantage V600. A few weeks later, Steve was due to spend a day with a 1978 V8 Vantage – this led to the idea of recording with […] Lees meer
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Ep 37 – In conversation with AML Gaydon employees
17 maart 2025 · 54 min
In this episode, Garry Taylor and Steve Waddingham positioned themselves in the AML Gaydon canteen entrance and chatted to several AML employees, both old and new, and learnt firsthand what it’s like to work for this iconic British luxury brand. The individual stories were very different, but there was a very common theme, and that […] Lees meer
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Ep36. Interview: David Richards CBE
4 februari 2025 · 56 min
In this special episode, Garry Taylor is in conversation with David Richards CBE at the Prodrive premises, Banbury. We look back at his early days as a young man, through schooling, and overcoming challenges not known to him at the time. He found a love for rallying and we follow his journey over the years, […] Lees meer
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Ep 35 – 112 years of Aston Martin. Plus, Razor Blade and the Halford Special
15 januari 2025 · 42 min
This episode is published on the 15 January 2025, being a happy 112-year anniversary for Aston Martin. Steve Waddingham takes us back to AM roots from the Bamford and Martin days and when the name Aston Martin actually appeared. With the launch of the new Vantage Roadster today continuing the company two-seater history, Steve revisits […] Lees meer
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Ep 34 – Pre-War cars with Jim & Bruce Young
4 januari 2025 · 52 min
In this episode, Steve Waddingham and Tom Wood go to the home of Jim and Bruce Young. Jim has been an Aston Martin owner since 1956, having first seen the car that he went on to buy (and still owns) during WW2 Jim has been repairing and restoring these cars ever since, eventually joined by […] Lees meer
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Ep 33. 50 years ago today. 30 December 1974 – it seemed like the end of Aston Martin
30 december 2024 · 34 min
In this podcast, we revisit December 30, 1974, when Aston Martin voluntarily called in the receivers. Despite previous challenges, this felt like the end of the road. Garry Taylor and Tim Cottingham, AMHT Trustee and Registrar of Cars, reminisce about the events that led to that memorable day. They explore the challenging times, such as […] Lees meer
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Ep 32 – Ian Callum at the Aston Martin Heritage Festival
16 december 2024 · 33 min
The Aston Martin Heritage Festival celebrated 30 years of the DB7 last August at the British Motor Museum. The AMHT showcased numerous DB7s, including some special editions and one-offs. The event was a chance for visitors to experience the passion and heritage of Aston Martin through the cars, the people, and the stories. This is […] Lees meer
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A 100-year celebration of Count Louis Zborowski. Episode 31
22 oktober 2024 · 47 min
Louis Zborowski was the man behind Chitty Bang Bang (yes, that is correct) plus a pioneering racing driver and financial saviour of Aston Martin in the 1920’s There was a special service and church open day in the Leicestershire village of Burton Lazars on the 19 October 2024. The occasion was to celebrate the life […] Lees meer
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Episode 30- In conversation with Chris d’E Vallancey
17 oktober 2024 · 35 min
Chris d’E Vallancey is a truly unique character within the Aston Martin world, having been an owner of a DB5 for 50 years and having had an impressive career with the marque for many years. In the podcast Chris tells us about his ownership of his treasured DB5, having purchased it for just a few […] Lees meer
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Episode 29 – Molly reunited with a 1930’s Lagonda M45 after 84 years
10 oktober 2024 · 26 min
Steve Waddingham, the AML Historian and AMHT Trustee, took control of the microphone for this episode and although it is under the Aston Martin Heritage banner, it has nothing to do with Aston Martin! But do not panic for Steve is talking pre-war Lagonda, and we think most AM owners love a Lagonda, and of […] Lees meer
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Episode 28 – Dr Ulrich Bez at the Aston Martin Heritage Festival
27 september 2024 · 50 min
With a record breaking 702 Aston Martin’s, the 31 August 2024 Aston Martin Heritage Festival was the best yet. Celebrating 90 years of the Ulster and MKII together with 30 years of the DB7 (where 198 including some very special editions and one-offs appeared), the 2000 + visitors witnessed the Aston Martin Heritage Trust aim to […] Lees meer
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Episode 27 – The New Vanquish
7 september 2024 · 58 min
On the 2 September 2024 a new Aston Martin was revealed, and a very special one too, with the return of the Vanquish name. Garry Taylor discusses around the table with Guy Jenner, CEO of HWM Aston Martin and Steve Waddingham, AML Official Historian, the significance of the Vanquish name and how it is deemed […] Lees meer
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Episode 26 – The HWM story
26 juli 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
Today, HWM is known as the world’s oldest Aston Martin dealership based in Walton-on-Thames. The company roots go back to 1938 when Hersham and Walton Motors was run by partners John Heath and George Abecassis. In this podcast, Garry Taylor together with Guy Jenner, the CEO, explore those early years and its successful progression in […] Lees meer
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Episode 25 – Tim Butcher. An Aston Martin specialist in conversation
8 juli 2024 · 59 min
Clearly built on a passion for Aston Martin and a champion for its heritage for the past 25 years, Trinity Engineering, founded by Tim Butcher, has established itself as one of the leading Aston Martin specialists from DB2 to the Gaydon era. Before opening the doors at Trinity, Tim provides an insight into his early […] Lees meer
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Episode 24 – The Aston Martin Heritage Festival – 31 August 2024
25 juni 2024 · 46 min
The fourth Aston Martin Heritage Festival will take place at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon on 31 August 2024, and in this podcast we preview the event, with 90 years of the MKII and Ulster plus 30 years of the DB7 to celebrate on the day, Steve and Garry look back at the importance of […] Lees meer
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Episode 23 – My passion for Aston Martin & great memories – by Marc Aylott
28 mei 2024 · 55 min
If you attended any AMOC or AMHT events over the past several years, you would almost have certainly come across, or heard of, Marc Aylott. Starting as an AMOC volunteer, then onto as Event Co-ordinator and concluding as Club Secretary, he was the driving force, with the Team, in bringing some memorable AMOC & AMHT […] Lees meer
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Episode 22 – Part 2. A showroom and workshops tour at RS Williams Limited
17 mei 2024 · 56 min
In this second exclusive RS Williams podcast, Garry Taylor and Steve Waddingham explore the RSW showroom and workshops. Guided throughout by Adam Johnson, the Operations Manager, starting in the showroom, we see a one-owner DB5 in totally original condition and an original DB4GT Zagato that raced at Le Mans. Then onto the Engine Shop seeing […] Lees meer
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Episode 21 – RS Williams Limited and the legacy of Richard Williams
13 mei 2024 · 51 min
Founded in 1968 by Richard Stewart Williams, RS Williams has become one of the world’s leading Aston Martin specialists with vast experience in servicing, fabrications, engineering and race preparation. All built on a staggering attention to detail and very high quality of work and expertise as Heritage Aston Martin Specialists. The AMHT visited the workshops […] Lees meer
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Episode 20 – John McGurk. Aston Martin specialist in conversation
25 april 2024 · 39 min
Since 2002, McGurk Performance Cars, founded by John McGurk, has established itself as one of the largest Aston Martin specialist dealers in the UK. Their passion for the marque is without doubt from selling the cars, the servicing and customer support. In this interview with Garry Taylor from the Aston Martin Heritage Trust, we hear about […] Lees meer
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Episode 19 – A chat with the son of ‘Mr Aston Martin’ Rex Woodgate
18 april 2024 · 47 min
On this podcast, Garry Taylor and Steve Waddingham chat with Chris Woodgate, the son of Rex Woodgate, who was affectionally known as ‘Mr Aston Martin’ to many Americans from the 1960’s & 1970’s Chris shares his knowledge of the man and his legacy in Aston Martin history. From Rex’s early days working in a Welsh […] Lees meer
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Episode 18 – Aston Martin Parts Operations site visit
5 april 2024 · 58 min
When you think of current Aston Martin sites, you may immediately think of Gaydon, St Athan and Silverstone. However, there is one other, and quite unknown, being the Wolverton Mill Parts Operations in Milton Keynes. Garry Taylor takes the microphones to “Parts” to discover its history and current operations. Around the table were Stuart Lee […] Lees meer
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Episode 17 – Early Aston Martin DB7 memories, motor shows and factory tours.
28 maart 2024 · 59 min
The Aston Martin DB7 30 years will be celebrated at the Aston Martin Heritage Festival this year on the 31 August at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, so this will be the first of a series of DB7 themed podcasts leading up to that date. Joining Garry Taylor on the microphone is Steve Waddingham, the AML […] Lees meer
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Episode 16 – From one Era to another -Newport Pagnell Vanquish memories
20 maart 2024 · 55 min
Following on from Episode 15 where we were driven by Les Goble, the former Head of Performance Driving at AML in a Newport Pagnell Aston Martin Vanquish V12, to dispel some of the myths that surround the Vanquish gearbox, in this episode Garry Taylor, Les, Steve Waddingham (AML Historian) and Guy Jenner (CEO HWM Walton […] Lees meer
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Episode 15 – Driving the V12 Vanquish with Les Goble
15 maart 2024 · 21 min
In co-operation with HWM Aston Martin, Walton on Thames, Les Goble the former Head of Performance Driving at Aston Martin Lagonda, revisits and drives the Newport Pagnell Aston Martin Vanquish V12. In this episode, Garry Taylor chats with Les about the perceived Vanquish gearbox issues and how to get the best driving experience from the […] Lees meer
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Episode 14 – Revelations and Insight from the personal archive of Walter Hayes – part 2
1 maart 2024 · 47 min
Richard Hayes, the son of Walter Hayes, reads from and discusses letters to Walter from Colin Chapman, Graham Hill, Emerson Fittipaldi, Sir Jackie Stewart, Henry Ford II and Liz Forgan. We hear about how Hayes and Chapman recruited Graham Hill for Team Lotus, and how they tried to get him to retire. We hear, in […] Lees meer
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Episode 13 – Revelations and Insight from the personal archive of Walter Hayes – part 1
18 januari 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
In the first of two podcasts, Garry Taylor chats with Richard Hayes, the son of Aston Martin Chairman Walter Hayes, about his recollections of Walter, the legacy he left behind with Aston Martin, Ford and elsewhere. Richard refers to and discusses letters to Walter, and comments about him, from Ian Callum, Colin Chapman, Sir Jackie […] Lees meer