This is a truly special episode, drawn from a rare archive recording made in 1992. In that year, renowned motoring author Jonathan Wood interviewed...
The Aston Martin Heritage Podcast
The cars, the people, the amazing stories
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“Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Aston Martin, on our audio journey through the stories behind the cars.”
The Aston Martin Heritage Trust brings you our official podcast every month to share the stories of the people and the cars that form the rich heritage of Aston Martin. We aim to entertain and inform whilst also ensuring audio recordings of these stories remain preserved forever.
Episodes
Ep 38 – Sounds of Vantage
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 –...
Ep 37 – In conversation with AML Gaydon employees
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...
Ep36. Interview: David Richards CBE
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...
Ep 35 – 112 years of Aston Martin. Plus, Razor Blade and the Halford Special
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...
Ep 34 – Pre-War cars with Jim & Bruce YoungÂ
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...
Ep 33. 50 years ago today. 30 December 1974 – it seemed like the end of Aston Martin
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...
Ep 32 – Ian Callum at the Aston Martin Heritage Festival
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...
A 100-year celebration of Count Louis Zborowski. Episode 31
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...
Episode 30- In conversation with Chris d’E Vallancey
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,...
Episode 29 – Molly reunited with a 1930’s Lagonda M45 after 84 years
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...
Episode 28 – Dr Ulrich Bez at the Aston Martin Heritage Festival
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...
Episode 27 – The New Vanquish
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...
Episode 26 – The HWM story
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,...
Episode 25 – Tim Butcher.  An Aston Martin specialist in conversation
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...
Episode 24 – The Aston Martin Heritage Festival – 31 August 2024
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...