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The DEFINITIVE GUIDE to Gaydon era ASTON MARTIN is a BUYER'S and CAR ENTHUSIAST'S GUIDE which tells you everything you need to know about Gaydon era -
VANTAGE V8 and V12 - DB9 - DBS - Coupe - Roadster -Volante.
Printed in a convenient and practical A5 format with 244 full colour pages, the book is packed full with images covering all aspects of the cars inside and out.
The guide provides all the information required to find or learn about your ideal Gaydon era Aston Martin, presented in a friendly, readable and easily digestible way.
With in-depth analysis of each model's design and engineering - driving impressions - details of annual changes and improvements - an analysis of all the main options - colour choices (inside and out) - what goes wrong and what to look for - running and owning the cars, plus much more . You will also find details on the very latest models including the Vantage V8S, the four door Rapide and the new Virage.
VANTAGE V8 and V12 - DB9 - DBS - Coupe - Roadster -Volante.
Printed in a convenient and practical A5 format with 244 full colour pages, the book is packed full with images covering all aspects of the cars inside and out.
The guide provides all the information required to find or learn about your ideal Gaydon era Aston Martin, presented in a friendly, readable and easily digestible way.
With in-depth analysis of each model's design and engineering - driving impressions - details of annual changes and improvements - an analysis of all the main options - colour choices (inside and out) - what goes wrong and what to look for - running and owning the cars, plus much more . You will also find details on the very latest models including the Vantage V8S, the four door Rapide and the new Virage.
About the Author
Grant Neal is the author of a number of popular and successful specialist titles for car enthusiast's - including - The Ultimate Buyer's Guide to Porsche 911 997 series and the third edition comprehensive Ultimate Guide to Porsche 911 996 series.
This latest tile, published by Sceptre Publishers, is the largest and most comprehensive book yet and a "must buy" for any Aston Martin enthusiast.
This latest tile, published by Sceptre Publishers, is the largest and most comprehensive book yet and a "must buy" for any Aston Martin enthusiast.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I was lucky enough to receive the second edition, which seems to go right up to a couple of months ago, and includes the Virage. The content is unbelievably complete, almost down to details on how the wheel nuts altered between model years. If you are looking to buy a Vantage or a DB9 as I am, then this is a great buy. It has already put me off the idea of buying one of the earlier models, such are the changes after a couple of years. Invaluable!
The only criticism I would have (I almost gave a 4-star rating, but felt this would be unfair given the amount of research and compiling that has clearly gone into the book) is that the layout is a bit of a shambles. Maybe it's just me, but there seems to be little structure to the book, as if the publisher didn't offer the author any help with the finished product and was just happy to do the print run. The chapters are all over the place and I actually found it quite difficult to find some of the information I was looking for quickly. A bit like with a novel, I had to read the entire book from cover to cover. A Dorling-Kindersley, this is not.
Don't let this put you off, however: it's a superb bit of research and you won't find a better book on modern Astons if you're thinking of buying a used model. Expensive for a paperback, but you'll understand why when you see how many facts are crammed in there (the photos are superb and there are loads of them, too), and when you consider a used V8 Vantage or DB9 is at least £40,000, it's an invaluable investment.
The only criticism I would have (I almost gave a 4-star rating, but felt this would be unfair given the amount of research and compiling that has clearly gone into the book) is that the layout is a bit of a shambles. Maybe it's just me, but there seems to be little structure to the book, as if the publisher didn't offer the author any help with the finished product and was just happy to do the print run. The chapters are all over the place and I actually found it quite difficult to find some of the information I was looking for quickly. A bit like with a novel, I had to read the entire book from cover to cover. A Dorling-Kindersley, this is not.
Don't let this put you off, however: it's a superb bit of research and you won't find a better book on modern Astons if you're thinking of buying a used model. Expensive for a paperback, but you'll understand why when you see how many facts are crammed in there (the photos are superb and there are loads of them, too), and when you consider a used V8 Vantage or DB9 is at least £40,000, it's an invaluable investment.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
If you are looking to buy a used new era Aston Martin, or are just interested in all the features, options and technical info on the Gaydon Aston Martin, then this book is most definitely for you.
As someone who is in the process of buying a V8 Vantage, this book proved to be an incredible time saver, ensuring that I didn't spend hours trawling through various web sites looking for answers to the various questions I had.
It gives a comprehensive list of standard features and options for each model, from V8 and V12 Vantage and special editions, through DB9 to DBS and Virage. There's an area detailing the things to look out for when buying a used Aston and an owner's section at the back where current owners give their feedback on what it's like to live with the car on a daily basis.
This is a brilliant book and I can't recommend it highly enough. If you are interested in this marque, you will not be disappointed with this book!
As someone who is in the process of buying a V8 Vantage, this book proved to be an incredible time saver, ensuring that I didn't spend hours trawling through various web sites looking for answers to the various questions I had.
It gives a comprehensive list of standard features and options for each model, from V8 and V12 Vantage and special editions, through DB9 to DBS and Virage. There's an area detailing the things to look out for when buying a used Aston and an owner's section at the back where current owners give their feedback on what it's like to live with the car on a daily basis.
This is a brilliant book and I can't recommend it highly enough. If you are interested in this marque, you will not be disappointed with this book!
A well-written little book, full of all the useful data for a prospective buyer of one of these fabulous cars.
Beautifully illustrated throughout with AML promotional material in the main, it is by far the best book to address the Gaydon Era Aston Martins & far more informative than a number of "coffee table" tomes.
The lack of an index is ameliorated by the organisation of the contents pages. Although the system is a little unconventional, I have found it easy to use but fully understand the comments of other reviewers regarding this aspect.
The price seems high for such a small book but it is packed with accurate up-to-date detail & is delightfully written.
Open the front cover & you will realise that although anorak-sized it is not aimed at the "Aston bore" but true petrol-heads!
I would love a full sized hardback copy of this book to be made available
Beautifully illustrated throughout with AML promotional material in the main, it is by far the best book to address the Gaydon Era Aston Martins & far more informative than a number of "coffee table" tomes.
The lack of an index is ameliorated by the organisation of the contents pages. Although the system is a little unconventional, I have found it easy to use but fully understand the comments of other reviewers regarding this aspect.
The price seems high for such a small book but it is packed with accurate up-to-date detail & is delightfully written.
Open the front cover & you will realise that although anorak-sized it is not aimed at the "Aston bore" but true petrol-heads!
I would love a full sized hardback copy of this book to be made available
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