The Aston Martin Heritage Trust Podcast

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]