ZF are a German company famous for both manual and automatic gearboxes. ZF is an abbreviation of Zahnradfabrik, the German work for Gear Factory.

Mohair hooding material is an acrylic based material offering full 100% waterproofing thanks to advanced modern weaving technology.

A British made fabric used to make convertible tops for many cars such as the DB4 convertible through to the V8 Volante between the 1960’s and 1980’s. It is similar to vinyl but is more durable and expensive.

SU carburettors were a British brand of carburettor of the sidedraught constant depression type. SU was an abbreviation of Skinners Union since the company was founded by two brothers in London in 1905.

Enrico (Harry) Bertelli was the brother of Bert Bertelli,  who set up his coach building business next door to the Aston Martin factory in Feltham during the 1930’s. Most Aston Martins of this period received coachwork by Bertelli.

MIRA was founded in 1946, previously known fully as the Motor Industry Research Association. MIRA has a Technology Park which includes the famous proving ground and test tracks at Nuneaton in Warwickshire.

Legendary high performance low profile tyre introduced in 1978 as first used on the Lamborghini Countach LP400S. Fitted to the V8 Vantage from late 1978 to 1985. Also used on the Tickford Lagonda and Bulldog.

A traditional wilton weave carpet is one in which the pile threads run continuously into the carpet and are raised above the surface of the integral backing by means of wires or hooks. Traditionally, Aston Martins use this type of carpet

The media have dubbed the DB9 repalcment (VX500), due for unveilling in the spring of 2016 as the ‘DB11’. As yet it is unknown if Aston Martin will use this name for the upcomming car

Aston Martin chose not to use the name DB8 and the repalcement for the DB7 was called the DB9