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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.
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Episode 62 – Harold Beach in Conversation – from 1992
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 bril
Ep 61 – The Aston Martin DB11: first model in the Second Century Plan.
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 Ce
Ep60 – Your Aston Martin guide to the 2026 Goodwood Revival
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 wit
Ep 59 – The Aston Martin DB9 – the car that created the modern era Aston Martin
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 bon
Ep 58. New car for the Aston Martin Museum
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 th
Ep 57 – Celebrating 50 Years of Ecurie Bertelli
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 r
Ep 56 – The AMOC Festival celebrating 25yrs of the Vanquish
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-
Ep 55 – Meet the author. Aston Martin – The Entire Story by Russell Hayes
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 peo
Episode 54 – Ted Cutting in Conversation (1992), Part Two
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
Episode 53 – Ted Cutting in Conversation (1992), Part One
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’
Ep 52 – The Aston Martin DBS V12: Why Owners Fall in Love
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 Wadding
Ep51 – the first ever metallic green Aston Martin?
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 I
Ep 50 – Marek Reichman: The Road to Aston Martin and the Bez Era
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, i
Ep 49 – The AMOC Concours in Austria
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
Ep 48 – Early women pioneers of Aston Martin
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 Genea
Ep 47 – In conversation. Roger Bennington
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
Ep 46 – Vantage Celebration Day
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
Ep 45. “I was there!” 30 December 1974 – it seemed like the end of Aston Martin. Part 2
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 rea
Ep 44 – At the ferry port. A conversation with Adrian Feather
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
Ep 43 – My Aston Martin passion – Robert Webster
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 t
Ep 42 – Aston 100 Hillclimb Event
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
Ep41 – The AMOC at 90
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 c
Ep40 – Aston Martin Works. With Paul Spires
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 pr
Ep39 – In conversation. Paul Spires
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 dreamin
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 da
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 b
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
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 la
Ep 34 – Pre-War cars with Jim & Bruce Young
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 res
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, remi
