Both work until the day is done, typically at 8pm, and will work through weekends when the schedule demands. We had a suspension failure on one car during qualifying which was cured by a small modification, but there was a different failure on Brians car on Sunday morning which involved more development work. Members are the backbone of any club, and I will listen with an open mind and do my utmost to ensure they get both value and pleasure from their membership. Which was 1926. Furthermore, '0198/R' will be offered fresh from extensive re-commissioning at Aston Martin Works to include changing the cylinder head gasket, carburettor strip and clean, engine tune, fitting the latest RSW suspension uprights, and a full service at a cost in excess of 12,000, thereby ensuring that the fortunate new owner can drive it from the sale with confidence.With only four Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction IIs made, '0198/R' represents a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire on of these fabulous cars, which will become increasingly collectible. Every aspect of the car was removed and has been re finished to the highest A matching numbers RHD car, with full history from new, a brand-new interior by SM trimming and a full mechanical overhaul, comprising of brakes, engine bay restored and detailed, plus 4 new tyres. Clearly designed to accommodate a tall driver, the build sheet notes that the driver was lowered by 1 inch. Aston Martin was then bought by none other than David Brown (for 20,500) who added Lagonda a few months later for 52,500, and it would stay in his ownership until 1972. 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. Despite the "game-changing" environmental issues, Peter G. Livanos still believes that natural gas has a "very important" role to play as the world becomes more environmentally aware, including serving as a transportation fuel. Again, there are some brilliant quotes. Peter Snowdon Encouraging and supporting racing was a founding objective of the Club in 1935. . Development of the chassis has been far more intensive than that of the 6-litre, four-cam Virage engine which has been the responsibility of Reeves Callaway in Connecticut. 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. The most remarkable progression was seen on the AMR-1 between the Brands Hatch test days on July 5/6 and the race on July 23. - TOTALLY RESTORED VEHICLE. This 1959 Aston Martin DB MK III is a stunning matching numbers car and a very strong driver just out of 25 year ownership. As Competition Director my aim is to revitalise the competition element with little or no financial support and exposure to the Club. David Leslie, Michael Roe and Brian Redman have already signed contracts for 1990, Redman though for a limited programme which will include Le Mans, and Williams is most anxious to get Stanley Dickens signature after his drive at Spa. Livanos family members in legal battle over historic FFA deals. It's the personal 'test route' of the car's current owner, one Peter Livanos, former owner of Aston Martin Lagonda. He owns the Greek shipping company Ceres Hellenic, and was involved in the restructuring of the shipping company into the group Ceres Hellenic. Member of the AMOC since 1982. Our greatest racing triumph was becoming the first British car home at Le Mans in 1982 when we finished 7th overall (the drivers being Michael Salmon, Ray Mallock and Simon Phillips). Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. 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. Aston Martin Lagonda Limited - brytyjski producent luksusowo-sportowych samochodw z siedzib w Gaydon, Warwickshire, Wielka Brytania. Chassis Number: LML/733
Og Peter Livanos var den frste ejer af denne srlige Aston Martin V8 Vantage X Pack fra 1988. General Information:
Many needed the tender hand of restoration, which is my weekend therapy. 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. not registered with DVLA Chassis no. It took a while to my first full-sized car: a DB6 in 1985 subsequently sold in the 90s. Ray Mallock, who competed at Le Mans but claims not to miss being a racing driver, assumed overall responsibility for the AMR-1s development in May, but the search is being stepped up for a leading designer for the 3-litre AMR-2 which must be ready by the end of next year, and the appointment has now become a pressing problem. He is the son of the shipping magnate George P. Livanos, who built up Greeces largest merchant fleet in the 1980s and 1990s. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. This stunning left hand drive DB2/4 was subject to a meticulous complete restoration in 2009. I initiated our Lime Rock Silent Auction; 15 events to date have put dollars into our treasury. Peter G. Livanos (born 1958), is a Greek shipping tycoon. Come with me." 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. Ive written a few score Aston articles over the years, and
Today we are sat in the dining room at PLU about to embark on an epic 14 course tasting menu. We are committed to supporting all your Aston Martin needs and pride ourselves on providing an outstanding and personalised service whether you have a sales, aftersales or . Originally trained as an Engineer I have been a successful business owner for 40 years, including turning around distressed companies. But it still went under in 1925 and the year after that Lionel Martin departed the scene. That pedigree embedded the marque Aston Martin on my teenage brain. Peter instead used the money to buy luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin, of . It is certainly the best meal I have had in a long time and well worth booking in advance for any planned trips to London or the UK. Resigned 2. cars with a celebrity ownership history such as the 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage X formerly owned by none other than Peter Livanos, Aston Martin Ltd. owner at that time. 1953 Formerly owned by the Peter Livanos and the Moss family For Sale This fabulous Aston is one of only 5 X"- (for Experimental) designated cars made in developing the DB2/ 4 model. "Angus Phillips - "A Yacht Race With Everything but Smooth Sailing" Washington Post, Sep 28, 2008, "Columbia Engineering Magazine | Spring 2011", "These are all the people who have owned Aston Martin", "The men that Forbes forgot? After joining the Club my enthusiasm developed into a passion for all things related to the marque. UK . In 2018's list he ranked 729th in the world with a wealth listed at $3.2 billion (2.76 billion). They stripped the car back to component form, going so far as to remove the Superleggera body from the frame. X4 was completed on the 22nd November 1952 and on the 2nd January 1953 it was delivered to the Aston agent Tice & Son Ltd. Boxstrom made some mild modifications so as to partake in Aston club racing. In 1980, Victor Gauntlett, the founder of Pace Petroleum, took a 10% stake in Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. and became its chairman. Active 0. Guerbestrasse 1, CH-3125 Toffen, This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise. [3] He was also a majority shareholder of the car manufacturer Aston Martin. . 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. Indeed at auction in 1990, one changed hands for a staggering 1.7 million before the market for such cars collapsed. OVERVIEW COMPANIES TIMELINE. I first heard about Aston Martins when I was taken out by my then boyfriend John Dawnay in his DB2. Soon, Automotive Investments also bought out CH Industrials but in 1984 shipping magnate Peter Livanos took a 75% stake and Gauntlett bought up the remaining 25%. They felt it would only be good business to get a piece of the action. [7] His maternal grandfather is the Greek businessman Yiannis Carras, and he is a distant relative of Stavros G. Livanos by his father's side. Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. - SPANISH REGISTRATION PLATES. Philip Niarchos, on the left. Passionate advocate for Club friendship, respect and progress. Victor Gauntlett and Peter LIvanos, at the time joint chairmen at Aston . Then on June 2, Prince Michael opened the spacious new premises in Milton Keynes (unusually there were no journalists present, so it was a family affair which raised the morale a bit) and then the team went to Le Mans and got one car home in 11th place. He owns the Greek shipping company Ceres Hellenic, and was involved in the restructuring of the shipping company into the group Ceres Hellenic. There was the incident with the Ferrari Oh God, so he was testing a Ferrari in the late 80s, he brought it around and he came in to ask me if I wanted to go for a quick drive in it. The latest news, updates and more straight to your inbox. This was followed by a DB7 Volante in 2019. Aston Martin continued to produce exciting cars and by 1984 the helm was in the hands of Victor Gauntlet and Peter Livanos. Elliot recalls how nervous he was watching the first few lots sell; My friend said, "You're a mess. Like the vast majority of auctioneers Bonhams charge a Buyer's Premium on the Hammer Price of each Lot purchased and this is subject to VAT. Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. We have incorporated literally hundreds of modifications into the original design, some quite major.. .such as fabricating new front uprights, because we suspected that the magnesium castings werent stiff enough. The car would spend most of its time on display in a museum and remarkably, Elliot never actually drove it, although he did get to experience a few laps as a passenger at the hands of his father. recall seeing DB4s being built in 1963 and I have met most of the owners of AML including Bertelli. 553452, Thank Frankel it's Friday: A brief history of Aston Martin's owners, Thank Frankel It's Friday Remembering Mike Salmon. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS. We use cookies to enhance your experience. 'I remember contemporary photographs of the original cars at the circuit and everything seemed in place, even in 1991. The Champagne corks popped at a dinner hosted by Mercedes-Benz North America, on the eve of Laguna Seca race day, before the Concours. Their interest is all the more surprising, perhaps, since they are minority shareholders in AML, with 12 % per cent apiece. Elliot, like his father, is full of personality and will happily talk for hours. Peter instead used the money to buy luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin, of James Bond fame. The car in question was a beautiful 1952 Aston Martin DB2. By 2009, DBR1/1 had passed to former Aston Martin Lagonda owner. Pace owner Victor Gauntlett then sold his share to Greek shipping magnate Peter Livanos in 1983 who owned it with Nicholas Papanicolaou. In 2020 the cylinder head and the water pump have been overhauled and the engine was completely new resealed. Appointments. Keith Piper. A stunning car seen racing Around the Houses in 1963 happened to be the ex-Stirling Moss1956 Le Mans DB3S-9. Our Collector Cars specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale. Gauntlett sold his share of the business in 1983 to the US Aston Martin agents Automotive Investments, but remained Chairman. As Aston Martin required greater investment, he also agreed to sell his share holding to American importer and Greek shipping tycoon Peter Livanos, who invested via his joint venture company with Nick and John Papanicalou, ALL Inc. Gauntlett remained chairman of the AML company 55% owned by ALL, with Tickford a 50/50 venture between ALL and CHI. Early in Aston ownership I met the great Rex. The 16-valve engine had developed a claimed 580 bhp when prepared by Tickford (though Chuck Graemiger doubted that figure, when he started his own preparation) but the 32-valve produces over 650 bhp with credibility, and rivals on the track now find the AMR-1 fully competitive in all departments. He has served as our chairman since the Company was incorporated in July 2003 and held the role of Chief . The Aston Martin DB2 Sports Car debuted at the April 1950 New York motor show and remained in production until 1953 with 411 cars being produced. 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.. The track was wet but the car was very controllable. [1], Livanos is a graduate of The Buckley School in New York, Le Rosey in Switzerland and Columbia University in New York, from which he graduated with a B.S. From 1994 until 2007 I was the Area 10 Representative, and Publications Chairman from 2002 until 2021, two activities that significantly extended my network of friends within the Club. The two had joined forces as Bamford & Martin the previous year to sell cars made by Singer from premises in Callow Street, London where they also serviced GWK and Calthorpe vehicles. History
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage X. Mr Peter George Livanos is no longer active in 3 of these appointments. 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. This Aston Martin is in good to very good condition with age appropriate patina. Aston Martin Manchester. The Aston passed to the current owner in Germany via Michael Brinkert and David Clark of Taylor & Crawley some 17 years ago. Victor Gauntlett, on seeing the receipt that Peter Livanos had just been given for a 288 GTO deposit on the Ferrari stand at Geneva: 'Bloody hell! Many consider the resulting DB4 GT Zagato to be the most attractive Zagato body ever. That one.". It has been extensively 1953 ASTON MARTIN DB2 SALOON
He owns the Greek shipping company Ceres Hellenic, and was involved in the restructuring of the shipping company into the group Ceres Hellenic. This Aston Martin DB2/4 participated in the 1954 Mille Miglia 1954 ASTON MARTIN DB2/4 - Fully restored and finished in Blue Haze
He is a member of the Council of the American Bureau of Shipping and Chair of the Greek National Committee.
VAT at the standard rate is payable on the Buyers Premium by all Buyers, unless otherwise stated. This was Mr. Livanos's first Aston Martin, introducing the 22-year-old, already a keen automobile enthusiast, to a brand with which he would become intimately involved. Thank Frankel it's Friday: Hello 700bhp Supersports, farewell Continental GT, Thank Frankel it's Friday: Dangerous urges for bad cars, Message from The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, To add more children to this reserveration please contact. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Tucked away on a leafy street in London is PLU, the vision of Elliot Moss. I was involved in organising three Australian National Meetings. I am very willing and able to promote and support the objectives of the AMOC and work for the interests of Members in the Rest of the World region. Callaway Engineering was commissioned to produce the Virage engine for the latest road model, just into production, but Livanos and Gauntlett were not slow to realise its potential in racing. In the 859th position we find Philip Niarchos, a Greek . ", Livanos replied, "I'd be thrilled to help you like that. Elliot's old Aston Martin DB2 for sale in the Classic Driver Market, The Engine Rooms is an unparalleled haven for petrol heads and foodies alike, Driving to Goodwood off-season for a nose-to-tail experience, Sydney bikers refuel themselves at the Deus Bar & Kitchen, Follow in Sir Stirling Moss' tyre trackswith his Tojeiro MG, Snapshot, 1954: Moss with Maserati at Monza, Ex-Moss DB3S to star at Bonhams Aston Martin Works Sale 2016, Ex-Moss Jaguar C-type to headline Bonhams Monaco Sale 2016, Here are the finest cars from Aston Martins past, present, and future, You must be joking its Sean Connerys actual Aston Martin DB5, This Lagonda Series 1 is the four door Aston Martin you didnt know about, This Aston Martin DB2/4 Monte Carlo Rally film is the perfect Christmas carol. 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. It was delivered to its first owner in March 1953, finished in elegant Moonbeam 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Left Hand Drive Manual Coupe
UK. Originally commissioned by King Baudouin of Belgium and crafted by Italian coachbuilder Vignale, this one-off . 300 then. - METALLIC GREY. Would you like me to put you in touch with someone at Bonhams?, So, the car was placed into the 2018 Bonhams December sale, but prices had dropped below the 200k he needed, and the estimate had been placed at 120k. History: The Greek business man, Peter Livanos, came in to save Aston Martin in the mid eighties when he bought the company. Popularly known as the Businessperson of Greece. Just 52 Coups and 37 Volantes . Gauntleft and Livanos were side-by-side for an hour as they leaned over the pit rails at Donington in September, putting up with the thunderous noise in a way that some other motor magnates might avoid. I stayed for the people.. After spells with Citigroup Asset Management, Cambridge Place Group a credit-specialist hedge fund and First Avenue Partners Group, a global institutional capital placement business, I founded Global Investment Management Services to recycle my experience by offering consultancy services to small and medium sized financial services business. My (Austrian) wife and I have lived and worked in 7 countries, but we settled down in The Netherlands in 2006 to allow for a stable school and university environment for our three kids. Nazwa firmy pochodzi od wycigu Aston Clinton Hill Climb i nazwiska jednego z zaoycieli, Lionel Martin. 1994-1999 DB7 Quantity built: 2,461 2000-2013 'It drove beautifully,' he said. . Details. 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. The Committee of Management are supportive of this strategic plan. 1954 Aston Martin DB 2/4 original works Mille Miglia - For Sale, 1957 Aston Martin DB2/4 LHD #20198 - For Sale, #23533 1959 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III - For Sale, 1956 Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII Saloon - For Sale, #23663 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MKIII - For Sale, 1954 Aston Martin DB 2/4 M1 Restoration - For Sale, #23787 1953 ASTON MARTIN DB2 SALOON - For Sale, 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Left Hand Drive Manual Coupe - For Sale, 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Vignale Chassis no. - "SMITHS" WATCHES. "The Livanos family connection has been absolutely brilliant; I couldn't have wished for greater support in every sense. Race weekend, however, opened another chapter for the hard-pressed Protech team as David Leslie qualified in 14th place at 1:17.961, and both he and Brian Redman were able to race consistently at below 1:20 to a very worthy fourth place. The warranty card for Mr Livanos is dated 19 th of October 1987 and the car is a year model 1988. My first race, Road America, was with my DB5, followed by 80+ events. I thought he was talking about the remote control. When Im afraid things start to get murky all over again. He said, "Oh, no, not that one. It was purchased by an organisation with the worlds least interesting name Company Developments as youre asking headed by one William Willson who hung about long enough to call in the receivers at the end of 1974. Livanos was, at the time, the owner of Aston Martin and it was the factory that restored the car for him. Read our. Total 3. In the S2 version the four camshafts will each be 8 ounces (226 grammes) lighter, representing a total saving of 2 pounds (0.9kg) at the top end of the V8, where any saving is most beneficial. I quit executive work in 2013 and since then I have moved over to the non-executive side of the business. As Aston Martin required greater investment, he also agreed to sell his share holding to American importer and Greek shipping tycoon Peter Livanos, who invested via his joint venture with Nick and John Papanicolaou, ALL Inc. Gauntlett remained chairman of AML, 55% of the stake was owned by ALL, with Tickford a 50/50 venture between ALL and CHI. Morale got very low, Williams admits. 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. The last was a GT4 that I raced at Le Mans, the current car is a 1932 International which I am rebuilding myself. Other 1. The area lies between affluent Alderley Edge and Handforth. Given how the company has fared of late and that theres no suggestion any of the key players responsible for its revival are going anywhere, wed understand if you were more than a little tempted.
We realised we had ample downforce but too much drag, which meant that we ran to a maximum of 212 mph (341 km/h) at Le Mans instead of the 230 mph (370 km/h) that wed expected. Peter G. Livanos Net Worth & Basic source of earning is being a successful Greek Businessperson. As Aston Martin required greater investment, he also agreed to sell his share holding to American importer and Greek shipping tycoon Peter Livanos, who invested via his joint venture company with Nick and John Papanicalou, ALL Inc. Gauntlett remained chairman of the AML company 55% owned by ALL, with Tickford a 50/50 venture between ALL and CHI. The world's foremost Aston Martin specialist, authority and Group C team manager, and long-time doyen of Aston historic racing, renowned for his scrupulous attention to detail, Richard Stewart Williams has died aged 76 following a short illness. The wealthiest Greek citizen according to Forbes is Spiros Latsis, a business magnate. I've got a present for you, the car." Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. Knowing full well that his father would not accept the extravagant gift, Livanos cleverly decided to gift Elliot the car instead.