Many consider the resulting DB4 GT Zagato to be the most attractive Zagato body ever. Bertelli left the company in 1937 but the Sutherland family held onto it through the Second World War until finally putting it up for sale in 1947. We are committed to supporting all your Aston Martin needs and pride ourselves on providing an outstanding and personalised service whether you have a sales, aftersales or . We have incorporated literally hundreds of modifications into the original design, some quite major.. .such as fabricating new front uprights, because we suspected that the magnesium castings werent stiff enough. Shit, this is not good at all. 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 . 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. What are we doing messing about actually building cars when you can sell people bits of paper promising to build them!' 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 If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team. I have been a car enthusiast for as long as I can remember, and an Aston Martin enthusiast since watching the Persuaders on TV in the 1970s and seeing a similar V8 in Windsor Great Park in the same period. Early in Aston ownership I met the great Rex. 'Finally, it was a question in our minds both of the unqualified support of our friends at Zagato and of the uncompromising level of quality that would go into the chassis and bodywork. He owns the Greek shipping company Ceres Hellenic, and was involved in the restructuring of the shipping company into the group Ceres Hellenic. This hasn't made me feel better at all, and my friend must be sat there thinking, "I shouldn't have even brought him here." . The last was a GT4 that I raced at Le Mans, the current car is a 1932 International which I am rebuilding myself. Canada. 1994-1999 DB7 Quantity built: 2,461 2000-2013 Mit der Nutzung unserer Dienste erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass wir Cookies verwenden. I stayed for the people.. Keith Piper. This 1959 Aston Martin DB MK III is a stunning matching numbers car and a very strong driver just out of 25 year ownership. Total 3. Soon, Automotive Investments also bought out CH Industrials but in 1984 shipping magnate Peter Livanos took a 75% stake and Gauntlett bought up the remaining 25%. "Sold, for 200 pounds." 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. ", Livanos replied, "I'd be thrilled to help you like that. . In the S2 version the four camshafts will each be 8 ounces (226 grammes) lighter, representing a total saving of 2 pounds (0.9kg) at the top end of the V8, where any saving is most beneficial. To do otherwise would be to pervert a glorious history," wrote the signatories, who included Ralph Lauren, Lord Bamford, Peter Livanos, Evert Louwman and William 'Chip' Connor. We worked ourselves into the ground, and I actually feel guilty for the employees because weve done a years development work in six months. Member of the AMOC since 1982. The Aston passed to the current owner in Germany via Michael Brinkert and David Clark of Taylor & Crawley some 17 years ago. Looking for Peter Livanos online? The original collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato of Milan resulted in a production run of only 19 constructed between 1961 and 1963, although the factory did in fact set aside 23 chassis numbers. 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. It has been extensively 1953 ASTON MARTIN DB2 SALOON Peter Livanos is the son of George P. Livanos, who built up Greece's largest merchant fleet in the 1980s and 1990s. This Aston Martin is in good to very good condition with age appropriate patina. 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 sit down and I think, "Okay, 5,000 to 6,000. On the test days, Michael Roe was unable to break 1:22 around the former Grand Prix circuit and was the unfortunate launch pad for the Toyota driven by Johnny Dumfries. Peter Snowdon Encouraging and supporting racing was a founding objective of the Club in 1935. . I have been racing Astons since 1978 and last year raced an Ulster in the Goodwood Revival. via AstonMartins When the 1984 Geneva Motor Show came, Aston Martin Chairman Victor Gauntlett along with majority shareholder, Peter Livanos, discussed the idea of a limited low volume run model with styling done by the Zagato family. The Aston Martin DB2 Sports Car debuted at the April 1950 New York motor show and remained in production until 1953 with 411 cars being produced. This new approach simultaneously provided us with previously unprecedented promotional and marketing opportunities whilst removing the heavy financial exposure of underwriting a racing programme. In 2019, I joined Section Holland's 25-year celebrations organising committee and was actively involved in organising the 5-day Going Dutch tour and the first Benelux AM Concours, where we were fortunate to welcome AMOC Members from many countries. The current color is classic British Racing Green with the lovely patinated brown leather, probably fitted in the early Eighties. 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. Aston Martin's caretakers Victor Gauntlett and Peter Livanos brought former owner, the vigorous octogenarian Sir David Brown, together with six drivers for a week-end reunion. This was followed by a DB7 Volante in 2019. As drives go, this one's off the scale. The Greek billionaire Peter Livanos owns Ceres Hellenic Enterprises an international shipping company based in London and he also owns a large amount of shares in Aston Martin. They are all at university now. - "ASTON MARTIN" ORIGINAL BOOKS. Factory records for the early years of chassis DB4/501/R read as almost every other DB Aston Martin of the period service work, tuning and parts replaced under guarantee. Resigned 2. And the year after that the company was bought by Sir Arthur Sutherland. The menu is designed to be fun, and each course delivers with stunning flavors and clever presentation. Switzerland. Gethin remarked that the Sanction II 'looked absolutely right' at Goodwood. Would you like me to put you in touch with someone at Bonhams?, So, the car was placed into the 2018 Bonhams December sale, but prices had dropped below the 200k he needed, and the estimate had been placed at 120k. Again, there are some brilliant quotes. The world's foremost Aston Martin specialist, authority and Group C team manager, and long-time doyen of Aston historic racing, renowned for his scrupulous attention to detail, Richard Stewart Williams has died aged 76 following a short illness. After spells with Citigroup Asset Management, Cambridge Place Group a credit-specialist hedge fund and First Avenue Partners Group, a global institutional capital placement business, I founded Global Investment Management Services to recycle my experience by offering consultancy services to small and medium sized financial services business. ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA GROUP LIMITED (01559668) Company status Active Correspondence address 22 Avenue Eglantine, Lausanne, Switzerland, FOREIGN . The need to widen the appeal of the already-successful DB2 resulted in the launch of the 2+2 DB2/4 in October 1953. It has an early type of spaceframe chassis, independent front suspension, an aerodynamic shape and four-speed Cotal electric gearbox No one else goes. Dissolved 0. "The Livanos family connection has been absolutely brilliant; I couldn't have wished for greater support in every sense. [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]. Morale got very low, Williams admits. Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. Ultimate Gentlemans Sports Car: 1959 Aston Martin DB Mk III Factory Left-Hand Drive with Matching Numbers: One of Only 551 Produced A frangipane base wrapped in delicate pastry with poached and roasted cherries and Madagascan vanilla, served with a twill. Managing a small yet international business with clients worldwide affords me opportunities to attend events and meet Members in the UK and worldwide. AII then bought out CHI and Papanicolaou. I thought he was talking about the remote control. Currently, I am a non-executive director in banks in Germany, Greece and The Netherlands. recall seeing DB4s being built in 1963 and I have met most of the owners of AML including Bertelli. The track was wet but the car was very controllable. . 553452, Thank Frankel it's Friday: A brief history of Aston Martin's owners, Thank Frankel It's Friday Remembering Mike Salmon. Aston Martin launches global celebrations marking a century of success . Just 52 Coups and 37 Volantes . Join the GRRC Fellowship to be first in the queue for event tickets, to attend the GRRC-only Members' Meeting and to enjoy year-round, exclusive benefits. X4 was completed on the 22nd November 1952 and on the 2nd January 1953 it was delivered to the Aston agent Tice & Son Ltd. Chassis Number: LML/733 Peter G. Livanos (born 1958), is a Greek shipping tycoon. For years I have written extensively on Astons in magazines as well as four books on the subject. Nazwa firmy pochodzi od wycigu Aston Clinton Hill Climb i nazwiska jednego z zaoycieli, Lionel Martin. 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. Peter G. Livanos (born 1958), is a Greek shipping tycoon. I have very much enjoyed the years I have spent with the club. Ford, the majority shareholder with 75%, has spent no money at all on the racing project although, clearly, the principals of the team hope to have real support in the form of a 3-litre engine in time for the 1991 season. Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. I was very fortunate to be able to buy my DBS in 1995 having seen it advertised in the Sunday Times newspaper of all places. It went as well as it looked - a pleasure to drive.' He controls 100% of Ceres Hellenic Shipping, the largest Greek fleet, in . We'd also like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use our services and to make improvements. A member since 1969 but steeped in the AMOC life and the marque from birth, both parents having served the club, my father as registrar then Chairman. Chairman has recently appeared to signal a less bullish chapter of fleet growth for GasLog than previously. A complete transformation was seen in the Aston Martin team, and performances at the Nurburgring, Donington and Spa have shown that this wasnt a one-off improvement. - 16" WHEELS. Price: On request 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. 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. Peter G. Livanos has a net worth of $5.00 million (Estimated) which he earned from his occupation as Businessperson. It won't be long until we find out All the new 2023 F1 helmet designs ahead of the season opener in Bahrain. - BROWN LEATHER INTERIOR. We havent looked back since, and we know that next year well be of age, we wont be the new boys anymore. Boxstrom was clearly under great pressure at Dijon, and a few days later it was announced that hed left the team to concentrate on his Dymag wheels business. The uneasy relationship was ended when ALL . Ive always wanted a job like this, and I sometimes cant believe it has happened.. Submit your item online for a free auction estimate. Mercedes Benz Amg GT (N53.2 million) Aston Martin Vantage (N50 million) 2015 Porsche Carrera (N33.2million) Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (N30 million to 52 million each) Range Rover SUV; . Certainly not Victor Gauntlett or Peter Livanos or Peter Sprague or George Minden or tractor magnate David Brown (though he went closest). 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. Mille Miglia Eligible: Yes Aston Martin has just got round to finishing off its 1963 build schedule, so add "Sanction 2 Production" to your jargon : Tony Dron tells the amazing story . Car description - 4 SPEEDS MANUAL GEARBOX. It was our fourth place at Brands Hatch which did the trick, says Williams. Like his father, Elliot is clearly in control and taking the lead with dishes that surprise and delight all the way through the set tasting menu. 1 / 3 2 / 3 3 / 3 The factory decreed that these works-approved replicas were to be known as the 'Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II'. 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 Papanicolaou, ALL Inc. Gauntlett remained chairman of the AML company 55% owned by ALL, with Tickford a 50/50 venture between ALL and CHI. Mr Peter George Livanos is no longer active in 3 of these appointments. 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. Victor Gauntlett and Peter LIvanos, at the time joint chairmen at Aston . If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services. Brand: Aston Martin - METALLIC GREY. It is also important that Zagato have wholeheartedly approved the project. 2023 - Pendine Historic Cars Limited. Livanos was, at the time, the owner of Aston Martin and it was the factory that restored the car for him. Ex-BRM and McLaren Formula 1 driver Peter Gethin took one of them around Goodwood, where his driving school was based. Competition and Social Committee are committed to jointly promoting racing and social events as a joint Member benefit. The location is no stranger to the most esteemed of vehicles, and Aston Martin Wilmslow is a proud addition to the community. He holds directorships and memberships of various international companies and committees. They stripped the car back to component form, going so far as to remove the Superleggera body from the frame. I am a Chartered Accountant, hold an MSc from the London Business School and am a member of the UK Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Victor Gauntlett, on seeing the receipt that Peter Livanos had just been given for a 288 GTO deposit on the Ferrari stand at Geneva: 'Bloody hell! Registered at Goodwood House, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX. 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. General Information: That changed everything overnight. The project was instigated in 1987 by the company's then joint chairmen, Victor Gauntlett and Peter Livanos, who commissioned the renowned Aston Martin specialist Richard Williams to up-rate four DB4 rolling chassis to DB4GT specification. not registered with DVLA Chassis no. Watch the entire weekend with just the glorious engine soundtrack, Just the noise from the final day at the 2022 Festival of Speed. 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 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. No previous Aston Martin owner has managed it. Taking over as chairman of the famous but troubled car company Aston Martin Lagonda in 1981, Victor Gauntlett oversaw a mini-renaissance in its . The total weight of the 4-cam V8 is 500 pounds (226 kg), about what one would expect when compared with the 240kg of Jaguars TWR-prepared racing V12. The wealthiest Greek citizen according to Forbes is Spiros Latsis, a business magnate. Originally trained as an Engineer I have been a successful business owner for 40 years, including turning around distressed companies. Peter G. Livanos (born 1958), is a Greek shipping tycoon. According to the build-sheet the Aston was originally painted in deep black with contrasting red leather interior. Aston Martin Manchester. Hoping his son would follow in his footsteps, George gave Peter the capital to buy his first ships. But fourth! Capacity has been increased to 6.3 litres from the original 6.0 and in tests at Donington, it proved to be 1.2 seconds a lap faster. Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. Launched at the 1958 London Motor Show, the DB4 offered outstanding performance against its peers, with a 140mph top speed and 0-60 in 9 seconds. This was Mr. Livanos's first Aston Martin, introducing the 22-year-old, already a keen automobile enthusiast, to a brand with which he would become intimately involved. Peter George LIVANOS. The last Swiss MOT including the important veteran status has been completed in August 2020. My marriage has survived three Aston engine rebuilds. Eventually the car sold for just over 200k with fees; enough for Elliot to pursue his dream. In 1987, Peter Livanos and Victor Gauntlett, the Joint Chairmen of Aston Martin Lagonda Limited, with the agreement of Zagato, sanctioned the build of four works approved DB4GT Zagato coupes using unused chassis from the earlier cars. I can (just!) 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! Livanos was, at the time, the owner of Aston Martin and it was the factory that restored the car for him. 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.
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