About Aston Martin
Aston Martins are, of course, the car of choice for a certain Bond, James Bond. Sure, he may tootle around in a Ford Ka in latest cinematic offering Quantum of Solace, but Bond is a classic Aston Martin driver and we here at Buyagift will disagree with anyone who says otherwise! That coveted Double-0 prefix may endow Bond with a certain je ne sais quoi, but quite obviously it’s his wheels that make Bond the chap he is and with our Aston Martin driving experiences that debonair charm can be yours as well.
The Aston Martin has made no less than 10 film appearances since it first appeared on the supercar scene in 1913. An injection of funds from the gloriously-named Louis Zborowski in 1920 made it possible for Aston Martin to begin mass production of its cars. With early successes including world speed and endurance records set at the now disused Brooklands race circuit, Aston Martin quickly established a proud heritage of continued technological development and engineering ingenuity, faultless design and true British understatement.
Our stupendous Aston Martin driving experiences are offered at some of the UK’s most prestigious race tracks. Endowed with a top speed of 190mph and boasting acceleration of 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, the DB9 offers thrills worthy of M him/herself. Or tear about in a V8 Vantage, the leanest and most agile of the current Aston Martin range. All slick lines and 0-60 in 4.7 seconds, any Aston Martin driving experience in one of these iconic cars is sure to leave you stirred and definitely not shaken.
Aston Martin Facts
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The first appearance of an Aston Martin alongside Bond occurred in the 1964 film Goldfinger. Features not as standard included a passenger ejector seat, an oil slick in the back, and retractable tire-shredders built into the wheel hubs. But of course. The supercars you drive during Buyagift Aston Martin driving days don't have these embellishments. We think.
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Aston Martin derives its name from one of the company's founders, Lionel Martin, and from the Aston Hill speed hillclimb near Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire.
- Celebrating the victory of Aston Martin at the 2007 Le Mans 24hr race there was a limited run made of the Aston Martin DB9. Only 124 of these special edition Aston Martin DB9 LM were ever constructed.
Aston Martin Driving Experiences
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The old DB7, that was just...a Jag in Drag...it was an XJS in a party frock. This [the Aston-Martin DB9] is completely different...
Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear
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A veritable smorgasbord of incredible Aston Martin driving experiences, sup on the delights of no less than five tasty morsels of iconic British motoring. Placate even pernickety palates with a spin in a classic 1966 DB9, a 1981 V8 Vantage, a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and for a final succulent course, the Aston Martin DB9 convertible. Magnificent Hertfordshire provides the perfect setting for the accompanying treasure hunt.
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Football players, major players and city lads alike adore the exhilarating Audi R8 with its well deserved reputation for incredible handling, terrifying speeds and more charm than Honeychile Rider*. Then, capture the quintessence of Bond with a circuit or three in an Aston Martin DB9 with this amazing supercar driving day that simply beggars credulity.
* - the original Bond girl fact fans
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Us Brits are famed for stoicism and stiff upper lips. Aston Martins are of course no exception, eschewing the machismo and flashy glamour of their Italian counterparts for composed chic and debonair charm. Drive elegantly at incredible speeds in an Aston Martin Vantage, DB9 or AMV8, all amazing driving experiences worthy of James himself. Cravat and monocle not included.
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Customer Reviews of Aston Martin Driving Experiences
I couldn't have asked for a better birthday present than this Aston Martin Thrill driving day. I've actually been looking at the experience days on offer at buyagift for a while and thinking about booking one, so imagine how pleased I was that my wife picked up on the hint and sent me for the supercar drive of a lifetime. The Aston Martin is by far the coolest car ever made in Britain, handles like a dream around the race track. The best day out I've ever had.
Gareth Brown, Oxford
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I'm a girly girl but I had an absolutely brilliant time driving the Audi R8 AND the Aston Martin DB9, didn't want it to end! Never driven anything like these two beasts before, so powerful! Definitely try this if you can, you'll love it!
Gemma Lee, Market Harborough
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My kids booked me this Aston Martin driving experience for my 50th birthday. It was an absolutely fantastic day, one of the best of my life. I have always loved Aston Martin's, the most classic of cars, so the chance to drive all these models was fantastic.
Jake Little, Grimsby
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