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From Tractors to Touring Cars: The Story of David Brown
Each year on 10th May, the birthday of David Brown offers a moment to reflect on a man whose influence still shapes one of Britain’s most iconic...
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Celebrating 25 years of the Vanquish with AstonOwners.com
We were delighted to welcome AstonOwners.com for a museum tour as part of their weekend celebrating 25 years of the Vanquish model. They arrived in glorious sunshine, and the car park was filled with Vanquishes, alongside some Vantage models, a Rapide and a DB6. On...
Supporting a New Exhibition at Dunwich Museum
We are delighted to be supporting Dunwich Museum with their temporary exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Jock Horsfall. As part of this collaboration, the Aston Martin Heritage Trust has loaned a selection of cherished artefacts from our collection to help...
AMHT new eBay for charity shop
Are you searching for a colour & trim brochure for your Aston Martin, or perhaps a back copy of our award‑winning annual publication Aston? You’ll find these and so much more in our official charity eBay shop: https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/amht110 Every purchase...
Aston Martin Press Release 1st April 2019
From the Archive You never quite know what gems you’ll uncover in our archive! Check out this Aston Martin press release from 1st April 2019! Any guesses on how this project turned out?
We’re the Pit Stop for the Hope Classic Rally 2026!
We are proud to announce that the Aston Martin Museum will be the official pit stop for this year's Hope Classic Rally - and a small number of spaces remain for owners of heritage cars who'd like to take part. The Hope Classic Rally is one of the most cherished events...
Visit the Museum This Easter Holidays!
Celebrate the Easter break with a special visit to the museum! We're opening our doors for two relaxed, family‑friendly days where you can discover our unique collections, enjoy hands‑on activities, and explore at your own pace. Special Easter Visit Dates Wednesday...
Collections Corner
From Tractors to Touring Cars: The Story of David Brown
Each year on 10th May, the birthday of David Brown offers a moment to reflect on a man whose influence still shapes one of Britain’s most iconic marques. His name may not be as instantly recognisable as the cars he helped create, but without him, Aston Martin might...
A Car fit for a King: The Vignale Aston Martin DB2/4
The Aston Martin Heritage Trust holds many cars and objects that tell the story of the marque. Some speak to engineering, others to design. A few, however, connect Aston Martin to a much wider cultural world. One such car is the Aston Martin DB2/4 Vignale, the only...
Object in Focus: Copper Printing Plates
Object number: AMHT-2014-111.1-12 Object Description: Copper Printing Plates Object Type: Artefact As a practical person, I do love an object that has a functional purpose, and this certainly fits the bill. Or should I say ‘these’ fit the bill, as it’s not just one...
Jack Addis and Aston Martin’s First Success
Image of Jack Addis at the wheel of ‘Coal Scuttle’ circa 1919.
Object in Focus: Light Car and Cyclecar article, 1923
Object number: T202612 Object Description: Light Car and Cyclecar article, 1923 Object Type: Publication You may be used to certain things in your car coming as standard these days. Power steering and air conditioning; yes of course. Infotainment touch screen;...
Making the Tools to Make the Car
A legacy of craft at Newport Pagnell In 1954, David Brown bought the Tickford works, and a year later Aston Martin moved its road car production to Newport Pagnell. From that point on, Aston Martin Works became shorthand for beautifully hand-built British cars, made...
Trustees’ Talk
The Aston Martin Heritage Trust announces new trustees
The Aston Martin Heritage Trust (AMHT) has appointed two new trustees in its 25th year. Tamalie Newbery, Director and CEO of Brooklands Museum, and Steve Waddingham, the AMHT Historian, join the Board of Trustees for the charity that boasts the world’s largest...