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Showing posts with label Aston Martin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aston Martin. Show all posts
Friday, May 6, 2011
Freak of the Week: Truck Fitter, Aston Martin. Aston Martin, Truck Fitter.
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Meet FotW #19, Guy Martin, 28 year old truck mechanic. This is the cold "office" from which he travels to and from in a Ford Transit van, ideal in handling the decrepit roads of the truck yard six days a week. Those are his goggles propped on his mucky hair, that's his name on the breast pocket of his overalls, and these are his tools held between his greasy hands. Martin does not have a pension plan, has nothing in savings, and doesn't have a mortgage either because he never bothered to own a home. He lives in the home of his girlfriend's parents.
But what Martin DOES own... is this--
The question is why on earth would a 28 year old truck fitter who doesn't even have a proper garage, let alone a house, decide to own a brand new $180,000 Aston Martin V12 Vantage?
And here lies the bombshell. No, Guy Martin doesn't have terminal cancer or only a few months to live but when Martin isn't working on trucks, he is a British motorcycle racer who excels in trial races, the most famous being the Isle of Man TT. Since 2004, he has earned eight podiums and is also sponsored by Italian leathers Dainese.
Guy Martin defends his choice with an explanation,
"There are times when I’m racing that I’ve thought, 'This is it', but when you survive you’re left with a feeling like nothing else. It’s a buzz you can’t describe. And I’m chasing that buzz all the time. I love risking my life, but to get the buzz on a bike on public roads [when they’re not closed for racing] I’d need to be doing 180mph. You can’t, and I wouldn’t want to. The Aston isn’t everyday transport. It’s for a mad half-hour every now and then. And it’s also forever. I don’t think I’ll ever sell it..."
Before you decide whether or not you could agree with that comment, remember the old saying, "Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes." However, if you do choose to walk that mile, and walk right up to the moment of the grand Aston purchase, you'll likely face the sad realization that all examples of the limited run V12 Vantages have already been accounted for. C'est la vie!
Happy weekend, everybody!!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S wallpapers and specification with previews
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Friday, April 15, 2011
2011 1996 aston martin v8 coupe photos and wallpapers with reviews
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
2012 aston martin vantage price car prices and previews with specification
0 comments Posted by blogg at 10:26 AM2012 aston martin vantage price car prices and previews with specification
the specific release date of 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has not been announced. It is expected that this vehicle will be introduced to in January, 2012. Go through the brief 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage review to know more about the vehicle.
Review of 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Minor re-designs and tweaks are typical in the new 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage roadsters and coupes. However, no authorized details about this vehicle have been announced. This new generation vehicle will get the proud standards of its previous models in plenty of ways. Most of the drivers refer this vehicle as the best Aston Martin in terms of handling and driving.
the specific release date of 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has not been announced. It is expected that this vehicle will be introduced to in January, 2012. Go through the brief 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage review to know more about the vehicle.
Review of 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Minor re-designs and tweaks are typical in the new 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage roadsters and coupes. However, no authorized details about this vehicle have been announced. This new generation vehicle will get the proud standards of its previous models in plenty of ways. Most of the drivers refer this vehicle as the best Aston Martin in terms of handling and driving.
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The Aston Martin V12 engine sits not just at the heart of the One-77, DBS, DB9, Rapide and V12 Vantage but also the 2010 DBR1-2 Le Mans race car.
Price Range
$179,995.00
Fuel Economy
11 city / 17 highway
Base Engine
510-horsepower V12
The British luxury sports car manufacturer said that the new car, which combines performance with luxury, comfort and refinement, sits between the more basic DB9 and the sporty DBS in the line-up.
The model, powered by a 6.0 litre V12 engine in 490bhp trim, features rear-wheel drive through a carbon fibre prop shaft and a six-speed Touchtronic II automatic gearbox.
The Aston Martin V12 engine sits not just at the heart of the One-77, DBS, DB9, Rapide and V12 Vantage but also the 2010 DBR1-2 Le Mans race car.
Price Range
$179,995.00
Fuel Economy
11 city / 17 highway
Base Engine
510-horsepower V12
The British luxury sports car manufacturer said that the new car, which combines performance with luxury, comfort and refinement, sits between the more basic DB9 and the sporty DBS in the line-up.
The model, powered by a 6.0 litre V12 engine in 490bhp trim, features rear-wheel drive through a carbon fibre prop shaft and a six-speed Touchtronic II automatic gearbox.
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As the couple started their car in 1915, which adopted the name of Aston Martin to its creation. After a break of World War I, began to build two cars, especially for the competition and broke 10 world speed records at Brooklands in 1922. Thanks to wealthy patrons such as
Count Zborowski, Aston Martin built a few cars on the French Grand Prix in 1922. But the emphasis on racing cars of the financial implications and the companies went bankrupt in 1925.
As the couple started their car in 1915, which adopted the name of Aston Martin to its creation. After a break of World War I, began to build two cars, especially for the competition and broke 10 world speed records at Brooklands in 1922. Thanks to wealthy patrons such as
Count Zborowski, Aston Martin built a few cars on the French Grand Prix in 1922. But the emphasis on racing cars of the financial implications and the companies went bankrupt in 1925.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
We don't see many vehicles on the road this color, but when we do, oh man! Luke, we're sorry, but FPH is turning to the Dark Side!
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