Factory & Facilities Guide
Factory & Facilities Guide
The Aston Martin Company has had quite a few homes over the years. There are also a small number of other facilities that have been associated with certain aspects of the company other than direct production. Below are a list of factories and their role in the history of the marque. I must emphasise, that the current facilities are not generally open to the public, although on rare occasions, there can be open days for members of the Aston Martin Owners Club. The photographs on these pages have been taken with permission during open days and official visits.
Factories and Facilities
- Aston Martin Engine Plant (AMEP)From the start of October 2004, production of engines for Aston Martin was brought back in house following the opening of AM’s first dedicated engine plant.
- Aston Martin Gaydon – (2003 – date)In September 2003, AML moved into it’s first ever purpose built factory in it’s 90 year history.
- Hanworth Park – (1947 – 1964)Immediate post-war home for Aston martin and Lagonda, merged under the ownership of David Brown.
- Henniker Mews – (1913 – 1920)The first workshop where Coal Scuttle was built by Bamford and Martin Ltd.
- St Athen (2017 - date)
- Tickford Works – (1955 – 2007)Part of the David Brown Corporation since 1954 and home of AML from the early 1960′s through to 2003. Currently the site for the manufacturing of the V12 Vanquish.
- Victoria Road – (1926 – 1947)Pre-War home for Aston Martin during the Bertelli Era. Damaged during WW2 by enemy bombing.
- Works (Service), Newport Pagnell
- Wykham Mill – (1993 – 2003)Home of the DB7. Prior to Aston Martin ownership, the Bloxham factory was the home of JaguarSport, and built the Jaguar XJ220.