Generally the development work has concentrated on increasing the suspension travel (Nissan has had to work on similar lines with the R89C), front and rear suspension geometries which have secured huge improvements, a rear anti-roll bar has been added, and the entire spring rate/roll stiffness ratio has been developed. 1987 Ford Motor Company takes a 75% shareholding. You can change your cookie settings at any time. [7] His maternal grandfather is the Greek businessman Yiannis Carras, and he is a distant relative of Stavros G. Livanos by his father's side. ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA GROUP LIMITED (01559668) Company status Active Correspondence address 22 Avenue Eglantine, Lausanne, Switzerland, FOREIGN . Come with me." ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Originally trained as an Engineer I have been a successful business owner for 40 years, including turning around distressed companies. Certainly not Victor Gauntlett or Peter Livanos or Peter Sprague or George Minden or tractor magnate David Brown (though he went closest). Mit der Nutzung unserer Dienste erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass wir Cookies verwenden. Boxstrom made some mild modifications so as to partake in Aston club racing. Member of the AMOC since 1982. A frangipane base wrapped in delicate pastry with poached and roasted cherries and Madagascan vanilla, served with a twill. It went as well as it looked - a pleasure to drive.' not registered with DVLA Chassis no. The Aston Martin was designed by Swedish-born Max Boxstrom, who helped with the development of the Ecosse C2 car in 1986 when it won the World Championship for C2 Teams powered by the Metro/Rover V6 engine. For a better experience, keep your browser up to date. He is a member of the Council of the American Bureau of Shipping and Chair of the Greek National Committee. Hoping his son would follow in his footsteps, George gave Peter the. Elliot recalls how nervous he was watching the first few lots sell; My friend said, "You're a mess. For Automobilia the Buyer's Premium is 27.5% on the first 20,000 of the hammer price; 26% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of 20,001 up to and including 700,000; 20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of 700,001 up to and including 4,000,000 and 13.9% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of 4,000,001. Aston Martin continued to produce exciting cars and by 1984 the helm was in the hands of Victor Gauntlet and Peter Livanos. The Latsis family live in Switzerland and are part owners of EFG International which is a private Swiss banking group. But why did Elliot not follow his fathers career path? John soon found that a better way to travel was by helicopter and having bought one we both got our licences on the same day and used it frequently. Im terribly pleased with what Callaway is doing, says Williams. [4], According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, his net worth is estimated at $1.7 billion in 2015 and he has been ranked among the wealthiest Greeks.[5][6]. You've rejected analytics cookies. The latest news, updates and more straight to your inbox. Mille Miglia Eligible: Yes I love being the first into work in the mornings says Williams, 43, who wound up his thriving Aston Martin restoration business to accept his new post at the beginning of 1989. We realised we had ample downforce but too much drag, which meant that we ran to a maximum of 212 mph (341 km/h) at Le Mans instead of the 230 mph (370 km/h) that wed expected. He thought that he could do both jobs on a part-time basis but it just wasnt possible. Professional Director and multiple Aston Owner, Racer and Petrol driven person. . For years I have written extensively on Astons in magazines as well as four books on the subject. He owns the Greek shipping company Ceres Hellenic, and was involved in the restructuring of the shipping company into the group Ceres Hellenic. My (Austrian) wife and I have lived and worked in 7 countries, but we settled down in The Netherlands in 2006 to allow for a stable school and university environment for our three kids. Originally commissioned by King Baudouin of Belgium and crafted by Italian coachbuilder Vignale, this one-off . Stunning 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MKIII with Matching Numbers: 1 of Just 83 DB2/4 MKIIIs Built in Left-Hand Drive Now and if all goes to plan, by the end of the year or shortly thereafter, you could add your own name to those listed above as people who have owned a share of Aston Martin. Delivered new to France in right-hand drive, the 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Le Mans Lightweight finished in Aston Racing green with beautiful original dark green leather and tartan bucket seats. I would ask that Members support the Competition and Social programme planned. Tucked away on a leafy street in London is PLU, the vision of Elliot Moss. I quit executive work in 2013 and since then I have moved over to the non-executive side of the business. Peter G. Livanos (born 1958), is a Greek shipping tycoon. As Competition Director my aim is to revitalise the competition element with little or no financial support and exposure to the Club. Aston Martin was then bought by none other than David Brown (for 20,500) who added Lagonda a few months later for 52,500, and it would stay in his ownership until 1972. The V8-engined car was ready to run at the beginning of December 1988 and was tested extensively at Silverstone and Donington, although generally four or five seconds off a decent pace. It's the personal 'test route' of the car's current owner, one Peter Livanos, former owner of Aston Martin Lagonda. All Rights Reserved. Keith Piper. When the Milton Keynes factory closed it was possible to devote the required attention to the four cars, which after completion were shipped to Italy to be fitted with Zagato's stunningly beautiful, hand crafted body. Aston Martin was then acquired by a Kuwaiti consortium including major investors Investment Dar and Adeem International, with additional holdings being sold to Italian private equity fund InvestIndustrial in 2012 and a five per cent stake being acquired by Daimler in 2013. Aston Martin: Power, Beauty and Soul, uncovers the stories behind some of the world's most desirable motor cars. To put it mildly. ANDSHIRE LIMITED (02180069) . We had a suspension failure on one car during qualifying which was cured by a small modification, but there was a different failure on Brians car on Sunday morning which involved more development work. Retaining its original color combination of Desert White A copy of the original build record for the car shows that Aston martin Agents, Tice & Sons Ltd, sold AM300/1109 to a Miss H Stokes of Severn Stoke near Worcester in June 1956. Maybe he is the second keenest supporter, because the title should go to Peter Livanos, a director of Aston Martin Lagonda Limited, who pledged 26 million to Astons World Championship programme over a period of five years longer in fact, than any other manufacturer has committed itself. The most remarkable progression was seen on the AMR-1 between the Brands Hatch test days on July 5/6 and the race on July 23. By 2009, DBR1/1 had passed to former Aston Martin Lagonda owner. Diese Webseite verwendet Cookies. He is seen as one of the most successful Businessperson of all times. He owns the Greek shipping company Ceres Hellenic, and was involved in the restructuring of the shipping company into the group Ceres Hellenic. Everyones spirits picked up tremendously, and suddenly we felt as though wed shot up to the top of the second division. They were then returned to Williams, at that time the owner of one of the original 19, who fitted the interiors and completed the cars at his new premises in Cobham, Surrey. Other 1. The DB4 was also the first production car capable of 0 to 100 to 0 mph in less than 30 seconds, a remarkable feat for a road car at the time. It is not until the mid 1980s, when it was acquired by Peter Livanos, that life became interesting! Gauntlett's Pace shares were then sold to Greek shipping tycoon Peter Livanos in 1983 who, with ship broker Nicholas Papanicolaou formed a company called Automotive Investments Incorporated (AII) but left Gauntlett running the show. As Aston Martin required greater investment, he also agreed to sell his share holding to American importer and Greek shipping tycoon Peter Livanos, who invested via his joint venture company with Nick and John Papanicalou, ALL Inc. Gauntlett remained chairman of the AML company 55% owned by ALL, with Tickford a 50/50 venture between ALL and CHI. He lent the car to Stirling and Susie Moss to be used by them in the 1987 running of the famous Mille Miglia historic rally. Peter Livanos goes into partnership with Victor Gauntlett. I purchased my first Aston at about age 8 when I bought a toy DB2 while on holiday in the Isle of Wight. Most of my career has been spent in the investment management sector with large and small businesses in Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer roles. As a respected restorer, he has maintained the car himself, including a full engine rebuild and repaint. To accept or reject analytics cookies, turn on JavaScript in your browser settings and reload this page. Active 0. He controls 100% of Ceres Hellenic Shipping, the largest Greek fleet, in . Chassis number '0198/R' was first owned by Tony Smith, manager of singer Phil Collins and an historic racer, who over the years has owned some of the world's greatest cars. My first Aston (DB2) was purchased in1979 with good fortune enabling a progressive collection of 10 Astons from a1930 International to 2005 Vanquish with models in between including a DB4, an AM V8 Vantage and a Towns Lagonda. I was elected to Area 14 Rep in 2020, which has led me to organising many events for our members and gaining an understanding of what they wanted from the club. As master of ceremonies, I conducted our awards dinners as quickly, painlessly as possible, and have spoken on Aston Martin history in Boston, Toronto, San Francisco, Elkhart Lake, and Sarasota. The write-off at Donington in March set the team back further than it was prepared to admit. We really were in the fourth division when we looked at first division teams like Mercedes.. From 1994 until 2007 I was the Area 10 Representative, and Publications Chairman from 2002 until 2021, two activities that significantly extended my network of friends within the Club. The location is no stranger to the most esteemed of vehicles, and Aston Martin Wilmslow is a proud addition to the community. Currently, I am a non-executive director in banks in Germany, Greece and The Netherlands. This 1957 Aston Martin DB2/4 LHD is a matching numbers example perfectly suitable for easy restoration. Ray Mallock, who competed at Le Mans but claims not to miss being a racing driver, assumed overall responsibility for the AMR-1s development in May, but the search is being stepped up for a leading designer for the 3-litre AMR-2 which must be ready by the end of next year, and the appointment has now become a pressing problem. Williams was involved with the running of Aston Martin's World Sportscar Team at the time and so the project was delayed for a year. Since 1992 the DB2 X4 has been registered in Elliots name, but in recent years was on static display at the British Motor Industry Heritage. And, Peter Livanos was the first owner of this particular Aston Martin V8 Vantage X Pack from 1988. I split my time between the UK and Czech Republic where business and family commitments keep me busy. Peter G. Livanos (born 1958), is a Greek shipping tycoon. It is also important that Zagato have wholeheartedly approved the project. Let's see what this goes for." Starting with Aston Martins 5.3-litre V8, Callaway increased the capacity and designed, developed and installed a chain-driven four-cam system to drive the 32 valves, releasing a lot more power. As drives go, this one's off the scale. So eventful indeed that as much for my own edification as yours, I thought I might try to trot through the major changes in ownership that brought Aston Martin to this place. It was purchased by an organisation with the worlds least interesting name Company Developments as youre asking headed by one William Willson who hung about long enough to call in the receivers at the end of 1974. These two rekindled the link with Zagato, who brought to life the V8 Zagato. This was followed by a DB7 Volante in 2019. George Minden. The uneasy relationship was ended when ALL . But by the early '80s, it was owned by Pace Petroleum and CH Industries. Quoting Dr Welch: I came for the cars. This auction is now finished. 2021 saw an exciting and innovative new collaboration with AMOC Racing and BRSCC organising and promoting events. Realistically, Richard Williams admits that the AMR-1 has not been a potential winner, but believes that the S2 engine will make the car much more competitive in 1990. "Aston Martin in America - Operating Adaptations for the Colonies", 180 pages of service tips, 99 articles of which I wrote 1/3, Vintage Motorpress, 1983 . From 1985 - 1987 he remained in place, although the new owner was Peter Livanos, Aston Martin's importer in the United States. In addition to the cars, I am a keen book collector and like many Aston Martin owners I am also a fan of James Bond. My marriage has survived three Aston engine rebuilds. I joined the Club in 1990 when I realised that I did not have to own an Aston Martin in order to be a Member. I joined AMOC Section Holland at the time I bought my first Aston Martin, a DB7 Vantage Manual, in early 2015. Ive written a few score Aston articles over the years, and Like the vast majority of auctioneers Bonhams charge a Buyer's Premium on the Hammer Price of each Lot purchased and this is subject to VAT. The DB4GT Zagato made its racing debut at the Goodwood Easter meeting in 1961 in the capable hands of Stirling Moss, who brought the car home in third place. Indeed at auction in 1990, one changed hands for a staggering 1.7 million before the market for such cars collapsed. Peter Livanos and Victor Gauntlett had come to realise that the next generation of Aston Martins required significant investment: competition was stronger than ever, the latest safety and emissions legislation required greater research and development teams and new technologies had to be adopted in order for Aston Martin to take its final step But Gauntlett could see that what Aston Martin needed most was not just money but the technology, facilities and buying power of a huge automotive parent and duly arranged the sale of the company to Ford in 1987. Currently the owner of a DB9. For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department. The AMR-1 was overweight, too, by 80kg when it first raced at Dijon-Prenois in May, and pressurisation of the oil tank gave the impression that it was a hazard on every lap. They stripped the car back to component form, going so far as to remove the Superleggera body from the frame. In 2018's list he ranked 729th in the world with a wealth listed at $3.2 billion (2.76 billion). As Aston Martin required greater investment, he also agreed to sell his share holding to American importer and Greek shipping tycoon Peter Livanos, who invested via his joint venture company with Nick and John Papanicalou, ALL Inc. Gauntlett remained chairman of the AML company 55% owned by ALL, with Tickford a 50/50 venture between ALL and CHI. New Aston Martin for sale in Manchester Although the placing of the water radiator across the tail, underneath the wing, is judged to be an interesting idea, its likely to be located at the front of the car in 1990, in the interests of better weight distribution. The radiator was flushed and repainted at the same time. And the year after that the company was bought by Sir Arthur Sutherland. They are all at university now. Elliot, like his father, is full of personality and will happily talk for hours. It was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. Nazwa firmy pochodzi od wycigu Aston Clinton Hill Climb i nazwiska jednego z zaoycieli, Lionel Martin. cars with a celebrity ownership history such as the 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage X formerly owned by none other than Peter Livanos, Aston Martin Ltd. owner at that time. Gauntletts Pace shares were then sold to Greek shipping tycoon Peter Livanos in 1983 who, with ship broker Nicholas Papanicolaou formed a company called Automotive Investments Incorporated (AII) but left Gauntlett running the show. Our greatest racing triumph was becoming the first British car home at Le Mans in 1982 when we finished 7th overall (the drivers being Michael Salmon, Ray Mallock and Simon Phillips). A few years later, during a chance meeting at the Monterey Historics, Livanos, in his typical generous fashion gifted the car to Stirlings son Elliot. DB4GT/0192, DB4GT/0196, DB4GT/0197 and DB4GT/0198 were subsequently produced. I had fun, and never crashed (though Bambi hit me in Turn 7 at Bridgehampton in 1993). Malcolm Victor Gauntlett, businessman: born 20 May 1942; chairman, Pace Petroleum 1972-83; chairman, Aston Martin Lagonda 1981-91; chairman, Proteus Petroleum 1988-98; married 1966 Jean . And if you feel the need to lie down after that, the good news is that, for at least a few decades, the clouds cleared and it became far easier to work out who owned the company. Early in Aston ownership I met the great Rex. Guerbestrasse 1, CH-3125 Toffen, This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise. Sounds great, so I come downstairs by the time we got outside the car was gone, it had been stolen, in less than two minutes!. Registered in England No. With 352bhp on tap (some 50 horsepower more than the 3.7-litre DB4GT) the Sanction II raced to 60mph in 5.5 seconds and reached the 'ton' in 12.2 on its way to a top speed of 153mph. Two months later two DB4GT Zagatos, registered '1 VEV' and '2 VEV' and destined to become the most famous of them all, were entered at Le Mans by John Ogier's Essex Racing Stable. He's soon a shareholder again when shipping magnate Peter Livanos takes a 75% share and Gauntlett the remaining 25% . 'I remember contemporary photographs of the original cars at the circuit and everything seemed in place, even in 1991. When asked by his father about following in his footsteps, he said that he liked the idea of the crumpet, world travel, and the money, but Elliot had missed one key point: the driving! DB4/501/R was repatriated to the UK in 2013. That changed everything overnight. This rapid DB4 is a superb fast road Aston Martin. Having trained at the legendary restaurant, Elliots passion for food had reached a point where he wanted to open a restaurant and serve his own expression of fine dining. You've accepted analytics cookies. Taking over as chairman of the famous but troubled car company Aston Martin Lagonda in 1981, Victor Gauntlett oversaw a mini-renaissance in its . [2] He is known for his yachting and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science by the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. In the 859th position we find Philip Niarchos, a Greek . Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. Early in 2022, I was chosen as Chair of Section Holland and currently I have two Astons in my garage: a 2006 Vanquish S and a 2011 V12 Vantage, which I enjoy driving every now and then, especially in good company at AMOC events of course.
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