This is my favorite of all cars currently at the Aston Martin stand in Geneva. It’s another example of “what Q can do”: a Vanquish in Morning Frost White, with a complete Spectral Blue interior and several interesting blue highlights on the exterior. Strange, but somehow it works. Or, let me be more specific: it works for me 🙂
At the Geneva Motorshow today, Bertone revealed their one-off shooting brake based on the Aston Martin Rapide: the Bertone Jet 2+2. Based on the Rapide? Yes indeed, this roomy 4-seater is based on the “old” Rapide, not the Rapide S. But it does have a big mouth similar to Aston Martin’s new S model of the Rapide. If you look closely, you can spot styling elements based on other Astons, like the “gills” at the front and rear lights, both reminding of the One-77.
We’ve already the preview, but here it finally is: the full Aston Martin ON ICE 2013 video: ASTON MARTIN ON ICE 2013 – St.Moritz/Switzerland from Petra Fiermann on Vimeo.
ON ICE is Aston Martin’s yearly ice driving event in St. Moritz. During the one-day event, customers can drive the available Aston Martin models, learning how to control the cars in snowy conditions and of course having fun going side-ways. This year for the first time, an advanced edition of ON ICE was organized, called ON ICE FROST, especially for drivers who had previously participated in the regular ON ICE event. Having done ON ICE last year, I was invited to join the FROST day this year. Last Saturday was the big day. Just like last year, I absolutely loved drifting the different Aston models (including the new Vanquish!), especially in this beautiful environment. However, I must say I was a bit disappointed in the “advanced” FROST program.
Aston Martin ON ICE 2013 has started! Between February 4 and February 15, Aston Martin owners get the chance to take several factory cars out on the snow for a fun day of driving tests and of course lots of drifting. I will be leaving for St. Moritz tomorrow, to participate in the special FROST edition on Saturday. A friend of mine is doing ON ICE today and he just send me these pics. Ooooh, can’t wait to go sideways in that golden Vanquish!
The Kroymans Aston Martin dealer was the gathering place for yesterday’s meeting of the dutch Power Beauty Soulmates club. Twelve Aston Martin’s arrived around noon for coffee, then left for a nice tour through the center of the Netherlands.
It’s almost time for the 5th edition of Aston Martin ON ICE! This yearly event takes place in St. Moritz Switzerland and let’s Aston Martin owners enjoy a day of ice driving and drifting with the full range of Aston models. The driving takes place on a large open area that is prepared like a ski-piste. No trees, no walls, just lots of snow (and in some places: ice). The cars are equipped with winter tires (no spikes), to provide some grip but certainly not too much 🙂
Last weekend the Interclassics-Topmobiel fair was held in Maastricht, the Netherlands and one of its’ two themes was “100 years of Aston Martin”. Sadly I couldn’t attend the fair because I was in London for … Aston Martin’s 100 year anniversary. Oh well… However, two photographer friends of mine (Jim Appelmelk and Willem Verstraten) did go and allowed me to use their photos here.
Last Tuesday, on the exact day of Aston Martin’s 100-year anniversary, a Centenary Dinner was organized at the Hilton Park Lanel hotel in London. 800 guests were invited for champagne, food and alas, the obligatory speeches. Having been a good boy during Aston’s first 100 years, I was invited to join the party. Here’s some pictures of the event and, of course, of the Astons that were present.
Happy anniversary to Aston Martin and all Aston fans all over the world! Exactly 100 years ago today, the company was founded by Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin. During the year, there will be many anniversary events, starting today with: Centenary diner at the Hilton Park Lane in London Today, 800 Aston Martin drivers will gather in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton hotel on Park Lane in London. This black-tie event will start with a champagne reception, following by a diner and speeches. Actor Sir John Standing will perform as Lionel Martin telling the story of his early days and his experiences of making the first Aston Martins in Lionel Martin’s own words. On display at the event will be the classic A3, the new Vanquish and an Edwardian tricycle of the type raced by Lionel Martin. Of course, I will be present at the event. Yes, in full black-tie outfit!