So these numbers just lingered in the record books until 1987 when Victor Gauntlett and Peter Livanos decided that the time had come to put things right: the cars would be built at last . UK . This auction is now finished. Mr Peter George Livanos is no longer active in 3 of these appointments. In the mid-Eighties the car was bought by non other than Peter Livanos, Aston Martin Ltd owner at the time and a dyed-in-the-wool Aston collector and aficionado. To accept or reject analytics cookies, turn on JavaScript in your browser settings and reload this page. 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. Peter Livanos is Chair of Gaslog Ltd, Ceres Shipping Ltd and DryLog Ltd. 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. Many consider the resulting DB4 GT Zagato to be the most attractive Zagato body ever. Elliot needed over 200k to fund the dream, and Stirling had pledged to support his son and initial plans had been to name is Stirlings, but sadly ill health took hold and new plans had to be made. Boxstrom made some mild modifications so as to partake in Aston club racing. 2021 saw an exciting and innovative new collaboration with AMOC Racing and BRSCC organising and promoting events. But it still went under in 1925 and the year after that Lionel Martin departed the scene. Read our. This rapid DB4 is a superb fast road Aston Martin. Someone puts his hand up. Peter G. Livanos (born 1958), is a Greek shipping tycoon. It was saved by a consortium headed by, among others American Peter Sprague, Canadian George Minden and Briton Alan Curtis who saw out the decade before it became clear more money was needed. That was one of the most important years in the history of the company because it was bought by Bill Renwick and Augustus Bert Bertelli who created the template for the most famous pre-war Astons. 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. Peter G. Livanos has a net worth of $5.00 million (Estimated) which he earned from his occupation as Businessperson. Robert Bamford left in 1920, but by then it was existing on funds provided by the likes of Count Louis Zborowski while the money of Dorothea, Lady Charnwood saved it from its first brush with death in 1924. Elliot and Helen have created a fantastic environment in which to enjoy some of the finest food you will ever eat. Active 0. Aston Martin Manchester is an authorised and official Aston Martin dealership dedicated to offering an unrivalled quality of service and expertise. It took a while to my first full-sized car: a DB6 in 1985 subsequently sold in the 90s. Although the car looks similar on the outside, a huge amount of work has been done over a period of six months and theres no one thing that accounts for the performance at Brands Hatch. barney.ruprecht@broadarrowgroup.com. The Committee of Management are supportive of this strategic plan. 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. Passionate advocate for Club friendship, respect and progress. Because of a wiring fire at the start of the race, David Leslies car ran without a rev-counter, and that eventually resulted in over-revving and a bearing failure between numbers 7 and 8 cylinders.. He controls 100% of Ceres Hellenic Shipping, the largest Greek fleet, in . Guerbestrasse 1, CH-3125 Toffen, This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise. - Produite pendant 9 ans, l'Aston Martin DB2 est la concrtisation de la passion de David Brown pour les voitures de sport de grande qualit. Mit der Nutzung unserer Dienste erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass wir Cookies verwenden. I have very much enjoyed the years I have spent with the club. John was subsequently invited to be President of the AMOC and after he died I was greatly honoured to be asked to follow in his footsteps. From 1985 - 1987 he remained in place, although the new owner was Peter Livanos, Aston Martin's importer in the United States. We have always believed in the integrity of the monocoque, in the whole car, but we started with safety-related problems, the crash while testing at Donington due to a wheel falling off, and then concentrated on aerodynamics and suspensions. I thought he was talking about the remote control. Speaking in this month's. Encouraging and supporting racing was a founding objective of the Club in 1935. Aston Martin Lagonda Group Limited is . The write-off at Donington in March set the team back further than it was prepared to admit. The location is no stranger to the most esteemed of vehicles, and Aston Martin Wilmslow is a proud addition to the community. No one else goes. 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. VICTOR Gauntlett looked the happiest man in the world at Brands Hatch on July 23, after seeing David Leslie and Brian Redman drive the Aston Martin AMR-1 to fourth place overall in only the cars third World Sports Prototype Championship race. Frequently attending AMOC International Dinners and Events I have twice received a Chairmans award and have won the Horace Wilmshurst award. this soon to be stunning example was one of the first 451 DB 2/4 Mark off the production line. - BROWN LEATHER INTERIOR. Whilst times have undoubtedly changed in the 85 years since, be it entry level track days, speed events or full circuit racing, competition remains a core Member benefit. We really were in the fourth division when we looked at first division teams like Mercedes.. The new management team was in installed in 2014 and for a few years while they turned the company around, all was quiet. I can (just!) Og Peter Livanos var den frste ejer af denne srlige Aston Martin V8 Vantage X Pack fra 1988. He holds directorships and memberships of various international companies and committees. - "SMITHS" WATCHES. Initially the Max Boxstrom-designed Group C car had not created a good impression on its first outing at Dijon in May, but the subsequent 11th place at Le Mans was better. X4 was completed on the 22nd November 1952 and on the 2nd January 1953 it was delivered to the Aston agent Tice & Son Ltd. For a better experience, keep your browser up to date. For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department. Elliots wife, Helen, runs the show from the front, helping to deliver a truly special dining experience. The Champagne corks popped at a dinner hosted by Mercedes-Benz North America, on the eve of Laguna Seca race day, before the Concours. J. Woodgate, president, AML, Inc. who kept Chevy engines from being stuffed into American Astons. Now offered from long-term ownership and with only 4,748 miles showing on the odometer at the time of cataloguing, it is described as in good overall condition. Let's see what this goes for." It has been extensively 1953 ASTON MARTIN DB2 SALOON 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 refurbish . Peter George LIVANOS. Everyones spirits picked up tremendously, and suddenly we felt as though wed shot up to the top of the second division. When Elliot was just six years old, Peter Livanos one of the majority shareholders of Aston Martin at the time gave him a gift that we can all only dream of: an Aston Martin. not registered with DVLA Chassis no. As well as general opening there is also the option for private dining events and Aubrey Peck have recently teamed up with PLU to arrange monthly automotive dinners with a special menu, providing a great opportunity to network within the classic car industry. - 16" WHEELS. Hoping his son would follow in his footsteps, George gave Peter the. Companies House does not verify the accuracy of the information filed, ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA GROUP LIMITED (01559668). 1986 The Vantage Zagato is launched and becomes one of the fastest supercars in the world with a top speed of 186mph. I sit down and I think, "Okay, 5,000 to 6,000. 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. The club and Astons have been a life long passions and the opportunity to help steer the club towards a growing, friendly and enjoyable future is a great honour. 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. This car is very well known in Aston circles as it is extremely close in specification to the Aston Martin Team cars that competed at Le Mans in the 1950s. Suspicions grew that the car wasnt any good and the Dijon performance didnt allay these fears. Power came from Aston Martin Lagondas twin overhead camshaft 2.6 litre six cylinder ASTON MARTIN DB2 COUPE LHD *1/411* - 1952 - 128 KMS - 404.900 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. Oldtimer Galerie International GmbH The company known today as Aston Martin started life as Bamford & Martin in 1913 and in the next six years produced a total of one car. Partly spurred by his experiences behind the wheel of this car, he became part owner of the Aston Martin company in 1983, and would retain his ownership for four years. The Club gave me the opportunity to attend race meetings and I quickly realised that the racing was more interesting and exciting when you know the competitors, and that the competitors welcomed spectators who showed an interest in their cars; many good and lasting friendships were formed in the paddock. Thinking back, Elliot recalls: He said, "I've got a present for you. Knowing full well that his father would not accept the extravagant gift, Livanos cleverly decided to gift Elliot the car instead. According to a copy of the original Aston Martin build record, this 1953 DB2 Saloon was ordered new via PX & International Motors by Captain Philip Hamilton of Middlesex, England, a serviceman in the US Air Force. The news on Wednesday that at least some of Aston Martin was to be floated on the London Stock Exchange is one of the more exciting chapters in the always engrossing story of how Aston Martin has survived from 1913 to the present day. 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. The last Swiss MOT including the important veteran status has been completed in August 2020. It was overweight and underpowered, although Richard Williams and Ray Mallock, who were deeply involved, will not have it that the Nimrod was a failure. . Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. Stunning 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MKIII with Matching Numbers: 1 of Just 83 DB2/4 MKIIIs Built in Left-Hand Drive The uneasy relationship was ended when ALL . 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. 1991 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II Coup, Registration no. "The Livanos family connection has been absolutely brilliant; I couldn't have wished for greater support in every sense. . Chairman has recently appeared to signal a less bullish chapter of fleet growth for GasLog than previously. It's for this reason. I wrote to Livanos and said, "I'm so sorry, but would you mind me selling the Aston? 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This Aston Martin DB2/4 participated in the 1954 Mille Miglia 1954 ASTON MARTIN DB2/4 - Fully restored and finished in Blue Haze The radiator was flushed and repainted at the same time. 20 July 2021 When Elliot was just six years old, Peter Livanos - one of the majority shareholders of Aston Martin at the time - gave him a gift that we can all only dream of: an Aston 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. 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. Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. After a chance meeting with a family friend on holiday, it had sparked a passion for food that Elliot wanted to explore and the opportunity arose for Elliot to train at Le Gavroche, opened by Michel and Albert Roux in 1967. Regrettably this attempt at a second Le Mans victory for Aston Martin ended in less than three hours, both cars retiring with gasket trouble. 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! 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.