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Neil Boothroyd Richard Shenfield Jason Vochala Tony Smith Chris Shilton 

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Volume 12, Number 2 June 2012 

CONTENTS 

Diary of events Page 2 

Pres says Page 3 

The Victorian Log Book Permit Scheme & Renewing your Club Permit Page 4 

The Aston Martin Heritage Barn. Page 5 – 6 

Villa d'Este 2012: Aston Martin Project AM310 Page 7 - 8 

Aston Martin pays tribute to 1959 Le Mans-winning car and drivers Page 9 - 10 

A Stately Affair Mk11 Page 11 

Driven: Aston Martin DB6 Shooting Brake Page 12 - 15 

Bonhams’ 2012 Aston Martin Sale: Early entry ‘barn-find’ DB2/4 DHC Page 16 

The Yea Races Page17 - 18 

Driven: Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II Page 18 – 21 

Bonhams Aston Martin Sale at Newport Pagnell, Review & Results Page 22 - 26 

New Aston Martin Team by Eggleston Motorsport Page 26 - 27 

Laughs per minute Page 8 & 27 

For sale Page 28 

Parting shot Page 29 - 30

Published Quarterly by The Aston Martin Owners Club Victoria Register Incorporated, 

PO Box 37, Coldstream, Vic. 3770. 

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Tuesday 3rd July Annual General Meeting 

Dinner Meeting. Venue - Brooklands Classic Cars, 

100 Talinga Road, Cheltenham. 6.30 pm. 

Tuesday 7th 

August 

Monthly Meeting 

Dinner Meeting. Venue- "The Red Room" at The Emerald 

Hotel. 415 Clarendon Street, Sth Melb. 6.30 pm. 

Sunday in August Mike & Maree's Sunday run 

Further details to follow 

Tuesday 4th 

September 

Sunday in 

September 

Tuesday 2nd 

October 

Sunday in 

October 

Friday /Saturday 

19th and 20th 

October 

Sunday 25th 

November 

Tuesday 4th 

December 

DIARY OF EVENTS 




Jason & Bruna's Sunday run 





Richard & Wendy's Sunday run 


A Stately Affair MK11 

Weekend run to Mildura with our South Australian friends. 

Staying at at the Inlander Resort in Mildura. Further details to 

follow 

AMOC Vic Reg Annual Club Concours. 

Venue: Rippon Lea Estate. 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick. 

Details to follow. 




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Pres Says. 

Welcome to our July edition of Running AMOC. Since our last edition we have been 

quite busy, in March we had a great contingent of man and machine on display at the 

Australian GP at Albert Park and once again the Aston Martin flag was flying at the 

Phillip Island Classic. April saw about 20 of us enjoying a great run down to Warrigul 

organised by Tony and Heather Smith, it was great to catch up with some of our 

Gippsland members and the food at the Wild Dog winery was very enjoyable. In May we 

had a great group of 26 on Sal and my run up to Tooborac the 10 Astons lined up outside 

the pub looked very impressive. 

Paul Sabine has been kind enough to let us use his premises again, 

So don’t forget, 

Tuesday 3rd of July at, 

Brooklands Classic Cars 

100 Talinga Road 

Cheltenham, 

Pizzas will be ordered for 7pm 

All Committee positions will be vacated so if you would like to have a go 

Don’t be shy! 

A few things to mark in the Diary 

Our yearly get together with our South Australia friends will be continuing with 

“A Stately Affair Mk 11”, this year we will be meeting in Mildura between October 19 th 

-21st. Keith and Helen Degenhardt have organized a great few days for us including 

drives to wineries and cruises down the Murray. We will travel up in convoy on the 

Friday so if you would like to attend book your accommodation and let me know you are 

coming. 

Once again we have booked Rippon Lea for our Concour, as we had a taste of fine 

weather last year lets hope the tradition continues. We have locked in Sunday 25 th 

November. Once again we have booked the West Veranda for our picnic and either the 

West Lawn on the Main Lawn ( if we can con the head gardener) for our Concour. 

Pray to the weather gods and keep your fingers crossed for another fine day! 

You should have received the information on next February’s National in Canberra, if 

not please let me know and I will send you the details. The itinerary is as follows, 

National, Friday 8 th to Monday 11 th 

Post National tour Tuesday 12 th to Saturday 16 th 

Please get your expressions of interest and deposits in as it help the organisers with 

planning. 

That about wraps it up from me, See you at the AGM or the Pub 

Cheers 

Neil. 

PRES SAYS 


VICTORIAN LOG BOOK PERMIT SCHEME 

A number of Members are electing to place their vehicles on 'Club Permit' in lieu of 

paying full registration. The new 90/45 day log book scheme recently introduced by 

VicRoads is available to AMOC Vic Members. It is user friendly, substantially cheaper 

and makes a lot of sense for a Club car that doesn't go out the front gate every day. 

As with normal VicRoads registrations, annual renewal of a Log Book Permit does not 

require the formalities of re-application and inspection but it is still the responsibility of 

vehicle owners to ensure that vehicles are maintained in a safe, roadworthy condition. 

Only financial members of an 'Approved Club' are able to apply for a Permit and this 

can be done by:- 1/. - Obtaining a VicRoads application form from a VicRoads office or 

downloading from their website. 

2/. - Completing the form and submitting it to the Club Secretary or Permit Officer to 

have it endorsed to confirm that you are a financial member of AMOC Vic. 

3/. - The completed form together with Proof of Ownership, a Roadworthy Certificate or 

Club Scrutineering Certificate and the appropriate Fee should then be submitted to 

VicRoads who will issue the Red Plates , ClubPermit and Log Book for 45 or 90 days as 

requested. 

AMOC Vic is required to maintain an up to date Register of Club Permit Vehicles and it 

must advise VicRoads when a Club Membership ceases. A vehicle's registration under 

the Scheme lapses when membership ceases and the red plates must be returned to 

VicRoads. To assist Members with their applications for a Permit, AMOC Vic has 

appointed Paul Sabine as Club Scrutineer. He is available to Members to inspect their 

vehicle and will issue a Scrutineering Check Certificate attesting to the vehicles 

suitability for the Log Book Scheme. It is the owner's/driver's responsibility to ensure 

that a vehicle is insured, roadworthy and safe to use on the roads. He must correctly 

complete the log book each day before the car is driven and must carry it at all times 

when the car is used. 

Richard Shenfield 

Club Secretary 

RENEWING YOUR CLUB PERMIT 

Some Members have expressed a bit of confusion with the renewal of their Club Permits 

and so a bit of clarification may be required. A month or so before your renewal becomes 

due, VicRoads will issue a renewal certificate. This has to be signed by the Club to 

confirm that you are still a financial member. There are 3 ways of handling your renewal. 

First fill out your form and then:- 1/. Bring the form along to a Club meeting and the 

Secretary or a Permit Officer will sign it. You then submit the form and your payment to 

VicRoads. 

2/. Send the form to the Secretary/Permit Officer with a stamped, self-addressed envelope 

so that it can be returned back to you. 

3/. Send the form to the Secretary/Permit Officer with your payment to VicRoads and a 

stamped envelope addressed to VicRoads and we will send it on for you. 

I hope that this helps. 

Richard Shenfield 

Club Secretary 


The Aston Martin Heritage Barn. 

Words by Ian Morrison 

On our recent trip to England, we happened to pass through the village of Drayton St 

Leonard. The happening was not by chance as it is not on the road to anywhere, and we 

did not notice any signs saying “To Drayton St Leonard”. 

It was planned as it is the home of “The Barn”, a 600year old structure which has now 

been rebuilt to house the offices of the Aston Martin Owners Club, and the museum of 

the Aston Martin Heritage Trust. On arrival at this barn, we were welcomed like lost 

members of the family by Anne Wright, secretary of the trust. With the assistance of 

Marc, we were shown the displays, videos and collections of AM memorabilia. 

We looked at the cars including the DBR1 racing car, which bore the “Look but Don’t 

Touch” sign as born by all the cars at the Gaydon Motor Museum. However this time we 

were asked “Do you want to see if you can get into it?” 

Well it was a struggle regardless of a gummy leg, and I also managed to get out again 

without resorting to a block and tackle. I must admit a Le Mans pit crew could change 

the tyres and brakes twice, fill the tank, drain it and refill it quicker than I could do a 

driver change. Kaye was much quicker, but she still had her troubles. We won’t take that 

to the supermarket! 

Being the oldest remaining Aston Martin, “A3” looks resplendent. It is a worthy feature 

of any historical collection and a credit to those who persevered to restore it to its former 

glory. 

Then over a cuppa at David Brown’s original board table, Anne suggested it was 

approaching lunchtime, so would we like to take the “Ulster” for a spin. There is a nice 

pub in nearby Warborough, which serves a good meal. It is the “Six Bells”, and it often 

appears as a prop in the “Midsummer Murders” TV series. I then confessed I would love 

to take it, but due to my leg I doubted that I should try as I only drive automatics. But 

something inside me said I really wanted to. 

Anne suggested I could take the Lagonda wedge instead. But a quick check of showed it 

was a foot wider than I had imagined (and I was well aware of how narrow the local roads 

were.) Not to mention the steering wheel was on the wrong side. I had never driven a 

left hand drive car on a road before. So after Anne said these old cars have to have a run 

every now and then, I said I would check the clutch to see if I could manage it. If so, I 

would love to shunt the Ulster around the car park. 

Before I knew it, the barn doors were opened and the Lagonda was backed out into the 

car park leaving good room for the Ulster to drive out into the sunshine that had appeared 

for the first time that day. Switches were flicked and I pushed the starter and with a little 

bit of coaxing, the sweet 1.5 litre engine purred into life. A brief instruction told me it 

was a crash gearbox, which is without any synchromesh, so double de-clutching is 

required to achieve a gear change… mess it up and the gears crash! 


I had driven one before, although I admitted it was about 40 years ago in the 1942 

Blitzwagon I once owned. It actually had the same pedal arrangement that is the throttle 

is the middle pedal with the brake on the right. This is a great set up for heel-and-toeing. 

Before I actually moved from the spot, Kaye had sat in the passenger seat and Anne said 

take it as far as you like. It’s fully insured she said. Insured for £750,000 she said. 

That’s about $1.2 million I said. Wow! 

So I drove carefully out into the car park. Then I wondered if I could still manage the 

crash box. So let’s drive down the gravel laneway. I was very apprehensive at first. We 

had arrived in the UK in the midst of the country’s worst drought, and it had rained every 

day we were there, so there were big puddles in the lane. I did not want to get this 

beautiful car dirty, did I now. The brakes squealed as I approached the main Dorchester 

road, and as the traffic cleared I pulled out and let it fly. 

There were a few anxious moments as I tried to get 2 nd gear, but when I realised the gears 

of this racing car gearbox did not have the momentum in them as did the Blitz truck box, 

I gave a blip on the throttle and she was in second. The same method worked well for 3 rd 

and 4 th , then as an oncoming Transit van swung wide around a corner I was back to 2 nd 

under brakes and away again. As we drove on we realised how smooth this old car was. 

Nearly 90 years old but it took some deep holes in the bitumen with no twitch to the 

spring steel mounted steering wheel. Our bodies were neatly moulded into comfy bucket 

seats, which easily smoothed the bumps on this rural road. The steering was precise. The 

wind noise was minimal despite the open sides. Wind buffeting did not exist. 

A few spots of rain on the windscreen reminded me I had not checked which of the many 

identical looking switches controlled the wipers. And besides I did not want to get this 

car dirty in a drizzly rain. 

So we found a spot to do a U-turn and head back. A few more Transits to encounter, a bit 

of enthusiastic driving and we were reversing it safely back into its barn. We only 

covered a few kilometres, but this drive was as much fun as the first drive I did on my 

own, the day I got my licence 42 years prior. 

We only got to about half of its 100mph top speed. That would have taken a lot of road 

due to its lack of power by modern standards, even if that engine & chassis did win the 

TT in 1933. The brakes continuously squealed when applied, the straight cut gears sang 

like a banshee, and the clutch did affect my leg, so it would not be a favourite car as a 

daily drive. 

But considering its age, I would rate it as brilliant. This was a most enjoyable exercise 

and I must rate it as the highpoint of my first visit to England. I would like to thank the 

staff for their hospitality and kindness. I am now pleased to see where my membership 

money is going. 

Note: As the cars are available for members to take to various special functions, visitors 

would be advised to contact the trust to ensure they will be able to see these machines 

during their visit. 


Villa d'Este 2012: Aston Martin Project AM310 

This is the styling direction Aston Martin is likely to take not only for its 

forthcoming DBS replacement, but also for the rest of the range in years to 

come. 

The concept, titled ‘Project AM310’, was revealed at the Villa d’Este Concorso 

d’Eleganza today, 26 May. The British company has used the internationally famous 

event in the past: in 2009 the world saw the One-77, and last year the V12 Zagato 

made its debut. 

The design appears to retain the broad outline of the current models, ‘bigging it up’ a 

little with extra strakes, spoilers and a front ‘moustache’ in carbonfibre. 

Carbon composite material is also understood to be used to a greater extent in the 

new cars, contributing towards a considerable weight saving that, in combination 

with engines producing an additional 50bhp+, should make the big V12s significantly 

faster than before. The new DBS is likely to be revealed to the public at this year’s 

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August. 

Text: Steve Wakefield 

Photos: Jan Baedeker 


For you - the enhancement we all want in the MS-office package..... 

Thanks to Greg Shilton for this one…Ed 


15/06/2012 

Aston Martin pays tribute to 1959 Le Mans-winning car 

and its drivers 

In recognition of the recent deaths of its designer, Ted Cutting, and both 

drivers, Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori, Aston Martin will display the DBR1 

which won the famous 24 Hours in 1959 at this year’s event. 

Over the weekend of 16-17 June 2012, the British company will enter two works V8 

Vantage GTEs, one in the ‘GTE Pro’ category, one in ‘GTE Am’. 

In 1959, three DBR1s battled for overall honours with a phalanx of Ferrari 250 Testa 

Rossas. 

After 24 hours of hard-fought racing, it was the British team that finished one-two. 

Their margin of victory was one lap, covering a total of 2,701.8 miles at an average 

speed of 112.57 mph. The third entry, driven by Stirling Moss/Jack Fairman, is 

widely considered to have broken the Italian threat, with mostly Moss behind the 

wheel of a DBR1 optimised for performance, rather than endurance. 

The winning drivers, American Carroll Shelby and Essex-born (despite his surname) 

Roy Salvadori, died within weeks of each other this year. Ted Cutting, the engineer 

behind the ‘DBR’ and ‘Project Cars’ series of racing Astons died in March 2012. 

Text: Classic Driver 


Roy Salvadori in his travel stained DBR1/2 

Carroll Shelby in the same winning car during one of his stints at the wheel (DBR1/2) 


A STATELY AFFAIR MKII 

MILDURA -“A PLACE IN THE SUN” 

You are cordially invited to a joint meeting of the South Australian and 

Victorian members of the Aston Martin Owners Club to be held the weekend 

commencing Friday October 19 th 2012 

Friday 19th 

Arrive in Mildura. 

Accommodation arranged at 

www.MildurainlanderResort.com.au Phone: (03) 5023 3823 

We have rooms on hold. Please contact The Mildura Inlander Resort to make your own 

booking against our room allocation and mention A.M.O.C. at the time. 

All rooms are $120 per night twin share, includes continental breakfast. For an additional 

$10 per room per night a full cooked breakfast is available. Dinner has been arranged at 

Seasons Restaurant at 7.00pm this will be a la carte. Transport will be provided. Your 

motel booking will automatically include you in the dinner reservations, unless we are 

advised otherwise. 

Just a quick note to advise that when booking your accommodation ring the motel on 

50233823 and don't forget to tell them you are with the Aston Martin Owners Club. 

Don't use the on line service, apparently it shows the motel as full. 

Saturday 20th 

A morning run is planned across the border to Wentworth, to see the confluence of the 

Murray and Darling Rivers, coffee break at your leisure, then on to Trentham Estate 

Winery for a casual light lunch on the banks of the Murray. 

Afternoon at leisure, explore Mildura or use the recreational facilities at the motel, i.e. 

Swimming, tennis or relaxing in the gardens. Dinner has been arranged at Rendezvous 

Restaurant, fixed price $50 per person, plus drinks. Transport will be provided. 

Sunday 21st 

For those that have to return to their home cities we will say farewell over breakfast. For 

those that are interested, a trip on the ‘Melbourne’ an original steam powered paddle 

vessel is available at $27 per person, departing Mildura wharf at 10.50am returning 

1.00pm. 

We hope you can join us for what will be a great weekend and an opportunity to stretch 

the legs of our fabulous cars. If you have any questions please call me on 0419826502 or 

in Victoria contact Neil Boothroyd on 98877820. 

Regards, 

Keith Degenhardt 

Area Representative SA 


Driven: Aston Martin DB6 Shooting Brake 

You can just imagine the sort of man who’d have driven this car in its 

day: ex-services (maybe an elite regiment, such as the Paras); a 

sportsman, very much tweeds and a tie; passionate about cars and 

engineering; and one who’d enjoyed an exciting life post-active-service, 

motor racing at the very top level, in Grands Prix and at Le Mans. 

In short, someone like Innes Ireland. Now, funnily enough, this DB6 was run as 

a daily driver by that very man when new. The one who gave Team Lotus its 

first win in Formula One was a works driver for Aston Martin, and truly 

personified everyone's idea of the British Sporting Gentleman. 

Driving a Ferrari or Aston GT in the Tourist Trophy, he wore slacks, a polo shirt 

and slip-on shoes. If the original ‘Connery Bond’ had gone motor racing, it would 

surely have been in the mould of the determined Scot. 


Ireland had use of the car when it was owned by the factory and it later featured 

in an Autocar road test. It was converted by F.L.M. Panelcraft to an estate and is 

one of a tiny handful of DB6 shooting brakes built, having the company’s 

characteristic split tailgate – perfect for a shooting party or point-to-point. 

As Aston shooting brakes have been in the news recently (Bonhams sold a 1971 DBS 

Estate, also by F.L.M., for a hammer price of £300,000 last month), I thought I’d pack the 

Purdeys and a gundog, and take a drive down to Kew to have a look at the Pearl 

Grey example, chassis DB6/3310R, currently for sale at DD Classics in South West 

London. 


The total restoration carried out by Aston Martin Works Service is superb, the 

mid-grey paintwork contrasting nicely with the red hide interior. Even the 

headlining was replaced during the restoration and the whole car is in wonderful 

condition. There are several touches – such as the beautifully fabricated, chunky 

chrome handles and locks – that really set the car apart as the ‘most bespoke of 

the bespoke’. 

Stylistically, it works pretty well, the flatter section of the roofline balancing the 

Kamm tail and spoiler. The extra window aft of the B-pillar is possibly just a little 

too square but, overall, it’s a handsome grand tourer in the best Aston tradition. 


To Vantage specification, the engine revs very smoothly with little spit or woofle 

from the triple Webers. This is an engine in fine tune – the rev-counter needle 

really flies round the dial. And, on the brief drive through Richmond, Kew and on 

to the motorway, the car went very well indeed: no rattles; dials and gauges 

unwavering; steering-wheel true and steady as can be; and the brakes pulling 

the car up as you’d expect. 

In short, it’s a very good DB6 indeed. Add the special coachwork, its one-ofvery-few-in-the-world 

rarity and the Innes Ireland connection, well, you have a 

very special Aston Martin. 

For further information, see the car in the Classic Driver database, or contact Daniel 

Donovan on +44(0)208 878 3355 or danny@ddafter8.com. 


Photos: Classic Driver 


Bonhams’ 2012 Aston Martin Sale: Early entry ‘barnfind’ 

DB2/4 DHC 

It might not have quite made the letters page of The Times, but the 

news of a ‘barn-find’ Aston entry to the May, Newport Pagnell auction is 

as sure a sign of spring as anything Mother Nature can offer. 

This year’s example, that will be auctioned on 19 May, is a 1955 Aston Martin 

DB2/4 Drophead Coupé which has been in storage (‘barn’ or otherwise) since 

1976. 

The original, brown card (‘buff’ to aficionados in the UK) registration document 

shows a Mr Ronald Grant as the last registered keeper. Mr Grant had bought the 

car in 1970 and used it until around 1976, when it was put away for cosmetic 

work to the bumpers. The company entrusted with re-chroming them went out 

of business, the Aston stayed in its garage… and the result is the car you see 

here. 

The sky blue paintwork, by the way, is a repaint in period (1958) from another 

shade of blue. Estimate: £70,000 - 90,000. 

The sale will take place at the newly refurbished and rebuilt ‘Aston Martin Works’ 

facilities at Newport Pagnell, one of the first events following an extensive winter 

building programme. 

As always, the Works Service 'Premier Package' proves a popular way of 

enjoying the day. Places are always limited, so do contact Aston Martin Events 

either by phone, on +44(0)845 241 7606, or email bonhams@astonmartin-events.com 

to reserve yours. 

For further information on the Bonhams 19 May, Aston Martin and Lagonda 

Motor Cars and Related Automobilia sale, visit www.bonhams.com/eur/carsaston. 


The Yea Races 

Words by Sally Boothroyd 

25/02/2012 

38C, 10.00am, Lilydale. Five Couples 

The Shenfields, Morrisons, Boothroyds, Bron and Rich and The “Sags” gathered in the 

heat for a big weekend and two very special events. One, The Yea Races, but more 

importantly, a “Big Birthday” celebration for Yolane. 

People and Cars assembled before setting off from Lilydale. 

We headed off in convoy through Warburton. The weather was more than extremely 

hot!! Most of our group had air conditioning – we don’t (it’s not authentic!!) and neither 

do Pete and Anne – no “air-con” in a DB6, very warm travelling. The road was very 

pretty and winding, but we were a little concerned when we were stopped and then 

escorted through a “fire back burning”( in 38C) as we headed over the mountains to 

Marysville. 

Lunch was enjoyed at the Marysville bakery. Great air conditioning inside the bakery but 

too hot after lunch to even shop!! We met up with Mike and Marie and made our way to 

Eildon, with amazing views of the lake from the road, to Alexandra and then on to 

Acheron and Stonlea. 

I think we all had the same idea – check into our rooms and then serious recovery time 

with numerous cold beers enjoyed around the pool. Anne, Mike and Marie were the only 

sensible ones with bathers. 


Drinks at 6.30 in the bar followed by dinner in the Stonelea restaurant. Lovely room, nice 

wines, but still wondering (especially big Wens) as to why there were so many frayed 

table clothes!! The menu looked great but the food was not that fantastic. Yolane’s 

birthday cake and celebrations were enjoyed by all. Breakfast was great but still concern 

with the table cloths. 

Stonlea is a lovely venue but I think that we all felt that it was a little tired – rooms 

particularly, and Frank and Yolane’s picnic lunch was certainly not up to expectations. 

The weather was still hot but this did not deter our group of enthusiastic race going 

punters, and we headed off to Yea. Ian and Kaye left us in Yea and the rest of us hit the 

track, set up our spot (thankfully Pete and Anne have purchased another shelter like Bron 

and Rich’s as a rain storm hit) and started the betting. Anne seemed to have success on 

almost every race - $90+ in the first race, she also won the stakes on constantly producing 

an amazing array of beautiful food. 

A great weekend was had by all – would definitely make it a weekend trip again, but 

maybe rethink the overnight venue. 

Driven: Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II 

With the possibility of this genuine Aston Martin Zagato being in new 

ownership after the annual Bonhams all-Aston sale this Saturday, it was 

too good an opportunity to miss a short, sharp ‘round the block in a Zag’ 

just 48 hours before the big day. 

So, given the short time frame, let’s get straight on with the driving impressions 

– aided by the short video above. The car is the headlining lot in this year’s 

auction at Aston Martin Works, one of only four Sanction II DB4GT Zagatos ever 

made, and an honourable addition to the original 19. 

You can read the full description of this car elsewhere on Classic Driver, as well as an 

overview of the entire sale, but this feature is all about what it’s like to swing a leg 

under the wide-diameter, studded wood wheel and turn that key. 


I’m sure I’ve read somewhere that the lightweight, cutaway and quaintly 

buttoned Zagato seats are uncomfortable. Not these, they are perfect for me, 

and the driving position is in the traditional David Brown Aston mould: the best 

of the period, no question. 

The big wheel is there for a reason. I didn’t count how many turns from lock to 

lock, but there must be quite a few. No wonder even Jim Clark tied himself in 

knots grappling with the Essex Racing Team car at the Goodwood TT. But the 

upside is that the turning circle is good, and that you can ‘think’ the car through 

bends via your fingertips. 

Clever being able to do that, I know, but true. 


As a ‘Sanction II’ car it’s benefited from all the experience of the master of DB4 

improvement, Richard Williams, a Zagato-owner himself, and one tasked with 

managing the entire project in the late-80s. 

The engineering improvements are apparent. This is one beautifully sorted car, 

so easy to drive with no vices apparent to me in albeit a short stint at the wheel. 

It rides bumps well, steers, stops and accelerates with precision. 

Part of that is due to its inherently superior set-up (wider, lower-profile tyres, 

revised suspension geometry, very careful chassis alignment) and the rest is on 

account of its superb preparation. 

With around 4,800 miles on the clock since 1991, it’s probably ‘nicely run in’, 

and Aston Martin Works has just carried out extensive service work on it prior to 

the sale. So, while the cabin has a nicely lived-in, comfy jacket feeling, the 

mechanicals are in top-notch condition. 

Performance-wise, it feels quite a light car, so the addition of a wonderfully 

smooth and punchy 4.2-litre (my preferred capacity; I think going up to 4.7 

litres spoils the character of these cars) makes it really fly at the slightest prod 

of the nicely weighted accelerator. And I love David Brown gearboxes when they 

are in fine fettle. This one is. 


With coldish oil, a £1.2m - 1.5m estimate and the sale only hours away, I didn’t 

really want to stretch the engine much over 4,500rpm. With a nice bit of 

woofling from the big Webers and a crackly exhaust, it did sound magnificent. 

Luggage space is only really the back shelf, as the boot is filled with both the big 

racing tank and spare wheel. Do we care? No, not really, as this is the perfect 

machine either for an early Sunday cobweb-clearer or an event such as the 

Ecosse Tour, where a couple of soft leather overnight bags will suffice. 

You can debate the merits of the additional four DB4GTZs all day long, but 

there’s no denying - £4.5m savings aside – that the Sanction II cars are not only 

true Aston Zagatos, they are superbly engineered, very much in the spirit of the 

original cars Aston Martin built itself – and they are extremely good to drive. 

You can view all the cars in the Bonhams, 19 May Aston Martin Works sale in the 

Classic Driver Markeplace. 

For further information, visit www.bonhams.com 


Photos: Classic Driver 


Bonhams Aston Martin Sale at Newport Pagnell, 

19 May 2012: Review 

£1.2 million, 1991 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II with £338,750, 1971 Aston 

Martin DBS Estate by FLM Panelcraft 

The annual all-Aston sale at Newport Pagnell generally throws up a 

surprise or two; we’ve had sensational ‘barn-finds’ and even a £41k 

gearknob. In 2012, after a lengthy bidding battle, auctioneer James 

Knight sold the 1971 DBS Estate for a hammer price of £300,000 – 

against an estimate of £50,000 – 70,000. 

That equates to nigh-on £340k with buyer’s premium, a sizeable sum for a 

highly fancied, rare Aston. On display next to the sale-topping (£1.2m) 1991 

DB4GT Zagato Sanction II, it impressed the saleroom, and is probably the 

best-looking estate conversion on a DB-era Aston… and a one-off. Hence the 

price. 

The frenzied bidding on the special DBS set the tone for the majority of the 

sale, with things slightly easing off towards the finish. 

From the ‘restoration project’ angle, while the first example, a 1952 DB2 

Sports Saloon Project with non-original engine, sold for a realistic £36,800 

some worried that the days of ‘barn-finds’ achieving prices way in excess of 

fully functioning motor cars was over. That might be the case with cars 

having no special rarity, but as £611,900 for the 1962 DB4 Vantage 

Convertible requiring some re-commissioning proves, show collectors a 

buying opportunity for a genuinely rare car and they’ll jump at it. 


The all-new Aston Martin Works provided a stunning location for the sale 

Other entries needing substantial work included the 1955 DB2/4 Drophead 

Coupé (£113,500), the 1963 Lagonda Rapide (£57,500), the 1962 Aston DB4 

Series IV (£191,900) and the 1964 Aston Martin DB5, a red with tan car 

achieving £191,900. 

As a guide, a ‘James Bond spec’, silver-with-black-hide 1964 Aston Martin DB5 

in good condition sold for £270,300. 

1985 'Living Daylights 007 Replica' V8 Vantage and 1994 Aston Martin Vantage 


1964 Aston Martin DB5: Sold for £270,300 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante: Sold for 

£59,740 

Of the V8s, there were some good buying opportunities to be had with any of 

the four V8 Volantes, only the 1979 7.0-Litre going above £60k. It sold for 

£91,100. 

Your author has missed his vocation as a tipster, as the 1994 Virage Volante 

6.3-Litre, formerly the property of HRH The Prince of Wales, sold well at 

£119,100, just £900 shy of the figure I confidently predicted, having driven it only a 

few days before. 

As always, the Heritage Centre was popular with visitors 

The 1991 DB4GT Zagato Sanction II went to a telephone bidder, bang-on estimate: a 

very nice car for the right price. 

The big, four-door 1970s Series 1 Lagondas have their followers. As one of just 

seven cars constructed, and in the finest of fettle, it was inevitable that the 1975 

7.0-Litre Saloon would sell well. It did, for £337,500. 

And any other surprises? Eyebrows were raised when a perfectly nice, but not 

extraordinary 1970 DB6 Mk2 Vantage went for £250,140 (an only slightly less 

desirable, non-Vantage 1968 DB6 later sold for £152,700). The DB2s in general 

did not fair so well, although the Graber-bodied 1952 DB2 Vantage Drophead 

Coupé realized £270,300. 


The auction apart, it was the first time many had visited the all-new Aston Martin 

Works premises 

. As always, Kingsley Riding-Felce’s team rose to the occasion, presenting 

spotless workshops and the ever-fascinating Heritage area which served as an 

inspiration for would-be owners: “Now, that could be MY Aston in there for 

restoration…” A happy day out among friends. 

For further information, visit www.bonhams.com. 

Text - Steve Wakefield 

Photos - Classic Driver 

Bonhams Aston Martin Sale at Newport Pagnell, 19 

May 2012: Results 

Please note: 

– The vehicle names/details below are as given by the auction house. 

- All prices are in £Stg and include buyer's premium. 

Lot No. Motor Car Price £Stg 

Lot 201 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Sports Saloon Project 36,800 

Lot 202 1953 Lagonda 3-Litre Drophead 77,660 

Lot 203 1990 Aston Martin Virage Coupé 15,525 

Lot 204 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda 25,300 

Lot 205 1971 Aston Martin DBS Estate 337,500 

Lot 206 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé 113,500 

Lot 207 1997 Aston Martin DB7 Coupé 18,400 

Lot 208 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante 34,500 

Lot 209 1963 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible 488,700 

Lot 210 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Sports Saloon 191,900 

Lot 211 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante 7.0-Litre 91,100 

Lot 212 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon 152,700 



Lot 215A 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S 74,300 

Lot 216 1971 Aston Martin DBS Vantage 83,260 

Lot 217 1987 Aston Martin V8 7.0-Litre Sports Saloon 96,700 

Lot 218 1961 Aston Martin DB4 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon 135,900 

Lot 219 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead Coupé 270,300 

Lot 220 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Vantage Sports Saloon 250,140 

Lot 221 1994 Aston Martin Vantage Coupé 74,300 

Lot 222 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage Convertible 611,900 

Lot 223 

Formerly the property of HRH The Prince of Wales, 

1994 Aston Martin Virage Volante 6.3-Litre 


119,100 

Lot 224 1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Withdrawn 

Lot 225 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante 93,340 

Lot 226 1963 Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide 57,500

Lot 227 1994 Aston Martin Virage Limited Edition Coupe 17,825 

Lot 228 1959 Aston Martin DB MkIII Drophead Coupé 231,100 


Lot 230 

Works Service converted to 'Living Daylights' 007 

Replica', 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Saloon 


Not Sold 

Lot 231 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato Volante Not Sold 

Lot 232 1972 Aston Martin V8 Series 2 Sports Saloon 41,400 



Lot 235 1997 Aston Martin V8 Coupé 44,850 

Lot 236 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 Saloon 85,500 

Lot 237 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Saloon Not Sold 

Lot 238 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Withdrawn 

Lot 239 1991 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II 1,230,000 

Lot 240 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Volante Not Sold 

Lot 241 1996 Aston Martin Virage Volante 'Wide Body' Withdrawn 

Lot 242 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Sports Saloon Not Sold 

Lot 244 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon Not Sold 

Lot 245 1956 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkII Drophead Coupé Not Sold 

Lot 246 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda Series 1 7.0-Litre Saloon 337,500 

Lot 247 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 Saloon 32,200 

Lot 248 1972 Aston Martin Vantage Saloon 29,900 

Lot 249 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Sports Saloon 111,260 

Lot 250 2002 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Volante 29,900 

Lot 251 1999 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Coupé 22,425 

New Aston Martin Team by Eggleston Motorsport. 

Following Round 2 of the Australian GT Championship at the wintery Phillip Island GP 

Circuit, Eggleston Motorsport would like to share some of the stunning imagery and the 

exciting details of a record breaking weekend for our new Aston Martin Team proudly 

supported by Ala Moana, Hamilton Island (www.alamoana.com.au) 

Round 2 saw the debut of our expanded team featuring the second and identical Aston 

Martin DBRS9 driven by Former Porsche Cup Champion Martin Wagg (car #7) 

Martin had taken a lengthy sabbatical from racing (9 years!) but couldn’t resist the 

temptation to jump back behind the wheel of an incredible Aston! 

The start of the weekend saw mixed results due to torrential weather conditions but it was 

the final race that will go down as one of the most memorable days for our new team. 

Ben (car #38) moved into the lead of the race following his brave decision to stay out on 

slicks when it rained and maintained this position until the dying minutes when former 

champion Greg Crick in a Dodge Viper made a brave move for the lead (which you will 

see in one of the photos!!!). Ben finished on the podium in an outstanding 2 nd place, the 

first podium for our team! Martin climbed well up the field and finished in 11 th place 

which is an outstanding result on debut and in such trying conditions. 

A sign of very exciting things to come!!!

Please follow the links below to some news stories from the event; 

http://www.australiangt.com.au/news/series-news-what-difference-day-makes-0 

http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/05/27/greg-crick-wins-chaotic-race-2-at-phillip-island/ 

http://www.gteins.at/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=22&Itemid=88 

We got the headline photo in Germany!!! 

We look forward to our next event at Winton Motor Raceway on June 22-24! 

Rachael Wagg | Eggleston Motorsport 

LAUGHS PER MINUTE 

EUROPE IN A FEW WORDS 

Pythagoras' theorem - 24 words. Lord's Prayer - 66 words. 

Archimedes' Principle - 67 words. 10 Commandments - 179 words. 

Gettysburg address - 286 words. US Declaration of Independence - 1,300 words. 

US Constitution with all 27 Amendments - 7,818 words. 

EU regulations on the sale of cabbages - 26,911 words…Thanks to Glenn Bold…Ed. 


Racing with David Brown Aston Martins by Chris Nixon. Volumes One & Two 

(Vol 1 with John Wyer) The definitive history of the 13 years of the Aston Martin 

factory racing programme Throughout the 50's. Published by Transport Bookman Ltd 

1980. 1st Edition. Both books are in excellent, if not mint condition. Tight spines and 

bindings, no foxing, no clipped or marked pages and no bumped corners. Both books 

have matching excellent condition dust jackets. Dust jackets are wrapped in library 

quality clear pvc wrappers with paper backing. $800.00 for the set. Books are in Kew, 

Victoria and pick up is most welcome. Contact: Nigel Watson ph; 0425 850 909. 

Aston Martin number plates for the discerning owner or dealer, these plates have never 

been displayed and are registered in Victoria. They are exactly the same as those owned 

by Aston Martin in the UK and always featured in their press shots for the Vantage, 

Volante, Vanquish, One77 and many many more.... 

1 AML $5000 1 AMV $5000 

Price negotiable. 

Contact: Lee.Wilson@monash.edu or phone: Lee Wilson :0429 860 942 

Collectible Sought After Aston Martin Number Plates 

ASTON 5 

VicRoads issued Slimline 

Contact Philip at 0408815591 or email: philipgslattery@hotmail.com 

JMSBND 

Personalised Victorian number plates for sale JMSBND, tuxedo black with white letters. 

One slimline one standard good condition. Gets a great reaction when people read it 

always gets a smile. Perfect finishing touch for your Aston Martin. $1900.00 or offers. 

Contact James on 0408 500 253 or email: james.goodchap@cmv.com.au 

AMDBS8 

FOR SALE 

Personalised Victorian number plates for sale 

Contact Celia Gregory on 0428322271 or email: celia7188@yahoo.com.au 


AMV8 Series 3 

PARTING SHOT 

Similar to the Series 2 V8 (also known as DBSV8 Series2). Differences are deeper bonnet 

scoop to clear the Weber Carburettors, in place of fuel injection & subtle trim changes 


ASTON MARTIN TEAM SUCCESS AT PHILLIP ISLAND!!!

Running AMOC June 2012 - Aston Martin Owners Club Victoria

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