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 who have helped create, preserve and tell this extraordinary story.
Robert Blakemore, Managing Director of Ecurie Bertelli, and former owner Andy Bell look back at the development of the business, its people and its long involvement in restoration, race and rally preparation and event support.
Aston Martin historian Steve Waddingham reflects on the importance of Ecurie Bertelli to the survival of so many early Aston Martins — and later tells the remarkable story of LM4, from researching its largely unknown past to its return to competition and success at Le Mans Classic.
Mike Stark takes us back to Aston Hill and the events involving Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford that helped give Aston Martin its name.
Rev Adam Gompertz talks about his lifelong love of Aston Martin, his time as the company’s artist in residence and the fascinating way he now brings together cars, art, community and wellbeing.
AMOC Pre-War Coordinator Tom Wood demonstrates that these historic machines are certainly not museum pieces, while Aston Martin enthusiast John Godley joins Garry among what must be one of the most impressive gatherings of pre-war Aston Martins in recent years.
These cars have survived because generations of people have cared for them — but they were also built to be driven.
Fifty years of Ecurie Bertelli. More than a century of Aston Martin history. And the people who continue to keep that history alive.
