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Thanks S That was the Grand Prix circuit at Hawtjorn Hill before Hawthorn bend! AJ

I know that one! :-) 4 children later and my racing boots are truly hung up! AJ

He certainly is and I trust all my work to him! AJ

Thanks my friend The carb trumpets have a gauze lower between the manifild and trumpet to colect any debris. Also the bonnet scoop is closed so air is directed via the front nostrils. Everyone should have a go, not neccersarily in one of these (be great though) but on a circuit to see what a real driving machine and driver can do. So far as the engine goes, yes, the internals are forged and very special including titanium parts, think £50k for a rebuild and you get the idea and depending on how you treat her, a rebuild every other year! AJ

The worlds fastest 4 seater in the late 70's early 80's. AJ

And my goodness, what great investments they make, if anyone wants to know anything about Astons I am your man!!! AJ

In answer to that not at all. It had to be an original Chassis, body, axle, engine and gearbox. The modifications were carried out during the late 70's and early 80's and it is now recognised as a very special Historic AM racecar. Below is a 1980 Standard V8 Vantage which is how this one originally left Newport Pagnell in the 70's. One can clearly see the similarities. AJ

Ask SSteel (member here) to service it for you, it is money well spent and often the route a lot of us go when we buy a new watch/rep to make sure we start with a good movement. AJ

A rather strange maketing excercise after a day of joining? AJ

Crazy for sure! AJ

Well I too google'd Laura Panerai and couldn't find any watches I liked at all, she should loose her dealership! :-) AJ

This is another Aston that I raced a couple of times in the Brittish GT Championship a DBRS9 as raced at all International Endurance Events. Similar power, lighter, much better brakes and moddern technology/gearboxes :-) AJ

Thanks again guys. The Radioactive patch was derived from the Original Aston Martin Robin Hamilton car that was raced at Le Mans in 1977 & 79. This car is actually the sister car to that one having been originally built by the same team for racing. I best show you an engine shot then! This is an AM V8 engine bored to just under 7 litres. She is lowered by 100mm plus and set back in the engine compartment by some 300mm for perfect weight balance across the axles. She runs on 4 twin choke webbers and as mentioned puts out 650bhp. AJ

Thanks Guys Yes it is fast but not top speed as the straight on the circuit runs out before the power and gearing did :-) I had never seen this photo before yesterday so was really pleased to be sent it. This is a still shot of her. AJ

For those who don't know me I used to race Astons and yesterday was sent this great photo of me racing at Brands Hatch a few years ago. The actual shot is approaching Druids. I managed to win this race (the field are somewhere behind) and topped 175mph on the straight. Thsi car is a very special car with 650bhp and weighing 1150Kgs and was very quick! Regards AJ

Wishing each and every one of you guys the very best for 2015, may all your desires come true:-) Best regards AJ & Co

Did not know Cats well however huge condolences to his family and friends. Best regards AJ

This with my new 74 strap AJ

Im with you on that Alvin, lets hope and pray for all those families. AJ

Wishing all my friends and fellow Horology lovers a really Fantastic and Happy Festive Season Warmest regards Andy

Patience is required, it might take another week or two especially given the time of year :-) AJ

Superb work and watch, enjoy in great health AJ

Matej is your man for the relume, I will pm you his details, he does all mine, he also works with Micky on projects (SSTeel) AJ

Looking great! My new Superep PAM 372 PR for most of the week wearing a new Gunny '74' strap. AJ

My pleasure I have put my quarter repeater on the sales page for those interested. Regards AJ