A Very British Automotive Pilgrimage: FMSC Takes Over Aston Martin Works!
What a spectacular day out for the club! Thanks to our incredible headline partner, Howden Private Clients, a fantastic line up of Four Marks Supercar Club members recently enjoyed an exclusive, behind-the-scenes VIP trip to the legendary Aston Martin Works.
The now customary lunch before heading to the venue reinforces the strength of our social community spirit
We kicked things off in true FMSC style—meeting up for a superb pre-tour lunch where our members enjoyed exclusive reserved parking, lining up the supercars to create our own stunning display before the main event.
Some of the gang arriving at this historic site
The Spiritual Home of Aston Martin
Fully fueled, we headed over to the world-famous Aston Martin Works. For those who might not know, Aston Martin Works isn’t just a flagship dealership or a standard service centre; it is the absolute spiritual home of the brand.
Serving as the original, historic Aston Martin factory where legendary DB models were lovingly hand-built, it was the beating heart of production before the main manufacturing facility moved to Gaydon. Today, it remains a hallowed ground dedicated to world-class heritage restorations and preserving the rich legacy of this iconic British marque.
The big reveal of this stunning Aston Martin Valhalla
VIP Welcomes & Hypercar Reveals
Upon arrival, we were incredibly honored to be personally greeted by the team, including the President of Aston Martin Works himself, Paul Spires! They truly rolled out the red carpet for us, with freshly ground coffee, artisan pastries, and other refreshments waiting as we mingled in their stunning showroom.
After a quick walk around to admire the current lineup, the Works team gathered us together to introduce themselves and draw our attention to a very special silhouette shrouded tantalizingly under a cloth. With a dramatic whip of the cover, a breathtakingly specced Aston Martin Valhalla was revealed! The team then gave us an exclusive deep dive, walking us through the mind-bending technical details and clever hidden features that make this mid-engined hybrid hypercar such an absolute masterpiece.
Inside the heart of Aston Martin Works
Stepping Back in Time
To ensure everyone got the best experience, we then split into two smaller groups for a guided, access-all-areas tour of the historic facility.
The 007 Experience: To cap it all off in spectacular fashion, we were treated to a showcase of a James Bond replica DB5. Complete with working machine guns, bulletproof shields, an ejector seat, and those famous revolving number plates, standing next to it truly felt like stepping straight into a blockbuster movie!
The Restoration Hub: It was fascinating to witness the painstaking, world-class restoration work that takes place here. We were able to get up close to the original jigs and moulds that are incredibly still used to this day to produce factory-original panels for legacy cars.
The Heritage Room: This was perhaps the most beautiful and poignant part of the tour. We were surrounded by a breathtaking mix of Aston Martins from the past, each carrying its own unique, rich story.
Incredible machinery off-track as well as on!
Thanks to
A Massive Thank You
An exclusive day out like this doesn’t happen without a lot of hard work, generosity, and coordination.
A massive thank you to Paul Spires and the entire team at Aston Martin Works for their incredible hospitality and for sharing their profound knowledge with us. Huge thanks to Oliver from Howden Private Clients for organizing and making this unforgettable experience possible. And finally, a big shoutout to the FMSC admin team, our talented media team who captured the day, and to all the members who brought their cars, their enthusiasm, and their passion along for the ride.
Howden Private Client
Howden Private Clients is a specialist insurance broker dedicated to providing bespoke, high-end coverage tailored specifically for high-net-worth individuals and their unique lifestyles.
Understanding that standard insurance policies simply don’t cut it for complex or high-value assets, they offer expert, highly personalized protection for everything from multi-million-pound supercar collections and performance daily drivers to luxury homes, fine art, jewellery, and marine craft. By pairing a deeply personal, relationship-led approach with their extensive access to premium insurance markets,
Howden ensures that clients have complete peace of mind, knowing their most prized possessions are safeguarded by a dedicated team that truly understands the demands of the luxury and supercar landscape.
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