Drive an Aston Martin & ride shotgun in an Ariel Atom If you haven't experienced what it is like to drive a supercar then this experience is a great introduction. Driving an Aston Martin & riding shotgun in an Ariel Atom is sure to have you bitten by the racing bug! The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is considered the most beautiful Aston of modern times. It ticks all the classic British sports car boxes
- the long bonnet hiding a V8 engine rear wheel drive a wonderful exhaust note & most importantly beautiful head turning looks. What's more you'll get to see how the professionals do it by with a passenger ride in the supercharged Ariel Atom a car that accelerates to 60mph in 2.89 seconds. With awesome acceleration & an unbelievable sense of speed & exhilaration this is THE car you'd want to be a passenger in when it's driven at the limit. The Atom has no body panels but that makes it all the more beautiful. As you're driven round you can see all the suspension & steering working away it truly is a unique piece of automotive engineering & you'll also find out that it is very very fast! Your experience will begin with registration & safety briefing on circuit driving techniques. Then it's time to go out driving. You will get to drive three laps in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage & then its time to experience a three lap high speed chauffeured ride in the awesome supercharged Ariel Atom. The experience will end with a debrief. Please note at this location there is an option to purchase damage waiver insurance on the day of your experience. In the event of an accident the damage waiver will cover all or part of the damage caused to the vehicle (s) however this will not cover damage caused by reckless or negligent driving. Further details are available on booking.
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For nearly a century now the Aston Martin name has been synonymous with performance style & sophistication. Perhaps more than any other luxury car it possesses a mystique & charisma that have established it as a cultural icon & the pinnacle of automotive ingenuity. Yet the brand's survival has not always been assured. That Aston Martins are still being produced today is testament to the power of the name & what it represents to car lovers worldwide. In this revised & updated edition of ' Aston Martin: Power Beauty & Soul' author David Dowsey explores the colourful history of Aston Martin from its humble beginnings in a London garage in 1913 to its takeover by the Ford Motor Company in 1987 & sale in 2007. Many of those intimately involved at the various stages of the car's history offer fascinating insights into the development of the Aston Martin & amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes. With lush full colour photography & detailed illustrations comprehensive specifications of every model from the early DB right up to the V8 Vantage Roadster & production statistics & racing results ' Aston Martin: Power Beauty & Soul' is an indispensable reference for motor enthusiasts & a book that truly does justice to the Aston Martin name. ...

This handsome volume provides a detailed account of Aston Martins fascinating & chequered motor racing history. Clearly setting out its evolution through various ownerships the author recalls the companys diverse racing record which began in 1921and ran uninterrupted
- war years apart
- until 1963. The modern era is also covered as Aston Martin returned to sports car racing in 2005 with the DBR9. Superbly illustrated throughout this book records with authority the successes & failures of one of the giants of British sports car racing.

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Aston Martin: Model by Model" traces the turbulent history of Aston Martin & Lagonda through the cars these two famous British marques have produced. Fast beautiful & superbly well made they became some of the most famous machines in motoring history." ...

Drive both the Aston Martin & the Ferrari for an unforgettable drive Make the dream of driving the worlds most famous supercars a reality. The Aston Martin has beautiful looks & an exhaust note that is so loud it can be heard two miles away! This is one British car company to be proud of. Its hard to sum up the Ferrari in three words but agile quick & extraordinary are pretty good. The Italian marque is legendary throughout the world & it is one of the most prestigious car companys. How will it compare to the Aston Martin? Your day will begin with a welcome introduction & briefing on circuit driving techniques. You will then be taken out for some familariasation laps in a performance saloon driven by one of the instructors. Then its your turn to drive both the Aston Martin & the Ferrari for some unforgettable laps. At the end of your experience there will be a presentation of certificates followed by an Individual driving assessment from your Instructor. If you wish you can purchase passenger rides on the day. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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John Christopher takes a fresh look at 100 years of Britains most iconic car company Aston Martin. From the origins of the Aston Martin marque through the gadget-laden stars of numerous James Bond films to the prestigious super-cars that continue to be market leaders throughout the world. Aston Martin was nearly called Bamford Martin as founders Lionel Martin & Robert Bamford were already selling cars together but in the end the company was named after the Aston Hill speed hill-climb near Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire. Their first car was produced in 1915 but war & financial troubles often tempered progress & the company went through various changes in ownership on its way to becoming the global icon it is today. Following the typical Story book format this sleekest of cars is celebrated with a wealth of colour photographs facts & statistics. ...

Aston Martin the UKs most famous brand of supercar have been making the best looking cars for years & the V8 Vantage or DB9 are perhaps the best yet with gorgeous styling luxurious interior & one of the best engine sounds you will hear! They combine three important elements: power beauty & soul. These cars have fantastic paddle gear shift & exhaust note to match! Your day will begin with a welcome introduction & safety briefing on circuit driving techniques. Depending on the venue you may receive familiarisation laps with your instructor before taking to the wheel yourself. Depending on venue you will drive either a V8 Vantage or a DB9. At the end you will be rewarded with an individual Driving Certificate & passenger rides can be purchased on the day. The optional indemnity costs between £25
- £30 if purchased on the day. Please check on booking. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "



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Written by lifelong Villa devotee Dave Woodhall editor of the popular fanzine Heroes & Villains this goldmine of information reveals all manner of facts feats & stories from the rich history of one of English footballs oldest & proudest clubs. The book answers a range of questions including; how Villa stood up to Nazism who scored the most valuable goal in the clubs history & which of Villas local derbies ranks as one of the oldest rivalries in football. It also tells the story of the tragedy on the Villa Park pitch which ended in romance & how a pair of Argentine conmen came to turn out for the clubs reserve-side as well as revealing the future Villa player who had a walk-on part at the 1966 World Cup Final. Alongside these meticulously researched entries are special sections on club heroes like Olof Mellberg Peter Withe Dwight Yorke Paul Mc Grath & Gordan Cowans in addition to detailed season-by-season records to satisfy even the most ardent of statisticians. With its detailed array of facts feats & anecdotes to chew over this labour of love is the perfect Christmas present for the Aston Villa fan in your life
- young or old. Beautifully printed on imitation cloth.
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Aston Villa On This Day recounts in diary form major events & magic moments in the history of the Villa Park club. From its foundation by the congregation of Handsworths Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel in Victorian Birmingham to the ignominy of Third Division football Aston Villa has been a unique football club. On This Day

Includes:: some of the most famous names in football history such as John Devey Archie Hunter & William Mc Gregor founder of the Football League of which Villa were original members. It lists the tragic story of Tommy Ball one of the only professional footballers ever to be murdered. With an entry for every day of the year the pages of this unique reflection will take any fan on a wonderful journey from Victorian FA Cup Finals exceptional goal scoring exploits & multi-talented Edwardian sportsmen to that magic night in Rotterdam in 1982 when a Peter Withe goal clinched the European Cup. It also

Includes:: possibly the best football one-liner from Tommy Docherty on Villa legend Tony Hateley.



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This leading-edge book by Esther & Jerry Hicks who present the teachings of the Non-Physical entity Abraham will help you understand the emotions that youve been experiencing all of your life. Instead of the out-of-control knee-jerk reactions that most people have to their ever-changing life experience this work will put those responses into a broader context. Youll come to understand what emotions are what each of them means & how to effectively utilize your new awareness of them. As you read youll come to appreciate & make peace with where you are right now even though there is so much more that you may desire. Every thought you absorb will bring you to a greater understanding of your own personal value & will show you how to open your own doors to whatever you may wish to be do or have. & as you turn the last page of this book you will very likely find yourself thinking I have always known this but now I know this! ...