Content Summary:
The issue begins with an introduction to the Aston Martin Driver magazine, highlighting its 11th anniversary and the success of the Heart of Racing team in America. The magazine then delves into a range of topics, including:
Vantage Prodrive
In 2006, Prodrive developed a range of parts for the V8 Vantage, resulting in a harder and more driver-focused car.
Vantage X-Pack
The article discusses the history and development of the AMV8 Vantage, culminating in the final and ultimate version, the X-Pack, which arrived in 1986. A recently restored example is driven.
Buying Guide: DB2, DB4, DB5
The Buying Guide provides information on the classic Aston Martin DB2, DB4, and DB5 models, including their unique history and characteristics.
Motorsport:
The article discusses Aston Martin F1’s recent poor form and how the team is working to bounce back.
Meet the Expert:
Meet McGurk Performance Cars, an Aston Martin specialist based in Warwickshire.
First Test: DB12:
The DB12, Aston Martin’s new sports car, is put to the test along the historic Route Napoleon in France.
DBZ Zagato:
The article profiles St John ‘Jock’ Horsfall, a renowned Aston Martin driver, and highlights the unique coupe and roadster designed by Zagato for Aston Martin in the late 1950s. A rare example of both is tracked down.
Vanquish Zagato Speedster:
Zagato rebodied a handful of the 2010s’ current Vanquish models with a handsome Speedster-style body in the late 2010s.
Manual:
Download: Aston Martin Driver Issue nine
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