Aston Workshop

Aston Workshop The world's leading classic Aston Martin specialists. www.aston.co.uk Aston Workshop was established by Bob Fountain in 1988. its difficult to take it all in.

Four years in gestation, this specialist car sales and restoration company grew out of Bob's personal interest in restoring Aston Martin cars to the highest possible specifications. Looking at the global business that exists today, its hard to believe that the whole thing started in Bob's barn. To call the facilities at Aston Workshop "impressive" would be a great understatement. From the moment y

ou enter our large showroom (featuring an average of 35-40 classic Aston Martins at any given time), its obvious that we are no ordinary Aston Martin specialist. Moving through the premises we pass the Aston Martin approved service reception, a very modern reception area which along with the dedicated Aston service bays allows Aston Workshop to offer servicing and warranty work to any model of Aston Martin ever produced, from the very first pre-war cars to the latest supercars. Next we move on past the enormous parts store to the restoration workshop, this is the heart of the company where our world famous restorations are completed and it is a truly astonishing place to be for anyone interested in automotive history and engineering. With between 12-15 restorations taking place simultaneously including engine re-builds, trim, electrical re-wiring etc. Finally a state-of-the-art paint, bodywork and chassis facility is housed in a separate block to the rear of the workshop, this not only supplies the workshop but also deals with crash repairs and one-off paint repairs etc. All in all, an incredible place to visit and one which has to be seen to be believed, Aston Workshop is tucked away in the Durham countryside, almost hidden from view, yet providing one of the world's most comprehensive facilities for restoring some of David Brown's finest creations. A business whose reputation has grown by word of mouth, Aston Workshop has became synonymous with superb craftsmanship, together with the production of impeccably restored Aston Martin cars. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of any visit however, is getting to know the people who work here. A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are passionate about every aspect of what they are doing, its easy to see why the company has such an enviable reputation worldwide. This really is a one stop shop for all things Aston Martin, from a tax disc holder to a complete re-creation of a DB4 GT Zagato and all things in between, you'll find it here. We even have our own dedicated art website, specialising in Aston Martin prints and sculpture! We pride ourselves on being able to meet just about any request the client might have, and if the necessary parts or methods don't already exist, we will either re-fabricate obsolete parts or design and fabricate a solution in house, a genuine 'can do' approach which has led to the development of a range of enhancements and upgrades for the classic owner. These enhancements allow the client to fully enjoy classic ownership whilst discretely 'modernising' the car to give it better performance, reliability, comfort and safety. The team at Aston Workshop take great pride in keeping this iconic legend alive, and through a combination of ingenuity, expertise, dedication and downright dogged determination they succeed on every level. Whether you are buying, selling, upgrading or restoring your beloved Aston Martin, there can surely be no better team to assist you in your goal.

04/09/2026

Welcome back to AW Weekly!��

You may remember a video a few months ago regarding a DB4 that has made its way to Aston Workshop for a full engine rebuild. This is that engine, complete with a brand-new DB4 engine block that we produce in-house here at Aston Workshop. The assembly process of the engine is now complete, and the dynamometer testing regime has begun.

While we’ve had dynamometer testing capabilities here for a long time now, the upgrade to a cutting-edge Superflow dyno a few years ago allows us to test engines quicker, and to a more accurate and repeatable standard.��Tune in next week, our check out our website, to see some of our ongoing projects!��

Issue 7 of 'The Aston Workshop' is available now!Our annual newspaper is now in its seventh year, and is larger than eve...
01/09/2026

Issue 7 of 'The Aston Workshop' is available now!

Our annual newspaper is now in its seventh year, and is larger than ever before featuring all the latest news, car sales, restoration projects and much more at Aston Workshop. Read about our trips to Goodwood Members' Meeting, our Special Projects such as our V8 Evolution 6.0 and DB4 GT Zagato recreations, as well as our Workshop, Servicing, Engineering and Parts departments. This year we also have a DB4 buying guide and article on our V12 Vanquish manual conversions (as shown here) and loads of other information about the work we carry out.

Download your copy now using the link below, or visit the Aston Workshop showroom to pick up a paper copy!

https://aston.co.uk/downloads.html

28/08/2026

Welcome back to AW Weekly!

We’re back looking at this LWB Volante this week, which has undergone a full bare-metal respray in our paint shop. This week, we’re showing you the application of paint as well as the process of flatting and polishing to achieve the perfect final finish.

Tune in next week, our check out our website, to see some of our ongoing projects!

Couldn’t make it to The Hill this year? Head over to our YouTube channel to join Jack, our Head of Marketing, as he take...
23/08/2026

Couldn’t make it to The Hill this year? Head over to our YouTube channel to join Jack, our Head of Marketing, as he takes you around every part of our annual open day!

We organise The Hill every year, giving Aston owners and enthusiasts alike the chance to see behind the scenes at the leading independent Aston Martin specialist. The full video is on YouTube now, so click the link below to check it out!

https://youtu.be/j2a-DDaP4us

21/08/2026

Welcome back to AW Weekly!

We have the first of a two-parter for you this week. This rare V8 Volante LWB belongs to a local customer of ours, who bought it new back in 2000. It's since travelled to the US with him where it resided for a number of years, but with the owner now living back in the UK this Aston is back at Aston Workshop for ongoing care.

We've carried out some chassis repairs on this car, and during that process the owner decided to carry out a full bare-metal respray in the original colour of Avon Black. We're part-way through that now, and will be back with a second video to show you the rest of the paint process.

Tune in next week, our check out our website, to see some of our ongoing projects!

We're less than a month away from Goodwood Revival 2026!We've been attending the Revival meeting at Goodwood for over 15...
20/08/2026

We're less than a month away from Goodwood Revival 2026!

We've been attending the Revival meeting at Goodwood for over 15 years now, and are delighted to be returning once again. These photos are from our trip to the Goodwood Motor Circuit earlier on in the year, for the Members' Meeting, where we had a DB4 GT Zagato recreation and DB4 Series II on display.

Aston Workshop will once again occupy our Tipi opposite the Bonhams Auction this year at Revival. We'll also have a second display by the North Entrance to the Over the Road section, where three of our classic Astons will be for sale.

We look forward to seeing you in September at Goodwood Revival.

You may have seen that we recently sold an Aston Martin V8 Coupe… well we’ve just sold another one!Demand is high at the...
19/08/2026

You may have seen that we recently sold an Aston Martin V8 Coupe… well we’ve just sold another one!

Demand is high at the moment for these fantastic hand-built GTs, with buyers really chiming with the brute-in-a-suit styling and powerful V8 engine. Just over 100 were made, making them rare even in the world of Aston Martin.

If you have a V8 Coupe and are considering selling it, we’d love to hear from you!

Aston Martin V8 Vantage, priced at £45,950.Finished in Satin Tungsten Silver over Obsidian Black with Silver stitching, ...
17/08/2026

Aston Martin V8 Vantage, priced at £45,950.

Finished in Satin Tungsten Silver over Obsidian Black with Silver stitching, this 2012 V8 Vantage presents wonderfully in a timeless Aston specification. 19-inch V-spoke alloys and Grey brake calipers complete the exterior specification, while inside the cabin there's Bluetooth connectivity, Sat Nav, and front/rear parking sensors. This is a 4.7L car, with a Sportshift transmission.

This 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is available now at Aston Workshop. For more information, click the link below!

https://aston.co.uk/cars-for-sale/aston-martin/v8-vantage/car2959

14/08/2026

Welcome back to AW Weekly!
 
This week we come to you from The Hill, our annual open day here at Aston Workshop. We organise The Hill every summer for Aston Martin owners and enthusiasts to have a look around our facility here. This year we had over 150 Astons booked in to attend, which is the most we’ve ever had.

A longer video about The Hill 2026 will be available soon! Keep an eye out on our YouTube channel to see that.
 
Tune in next week, our check out our website, to see some of our ongoing projects!
 

07/08/2026

Welcome back to AW Weekly!
 
Neil’s in the machine shop this week, where we carry out the majority of our engineering work. We have some V12 engines undergoing rebuilds at the moment; one is from a Rapide, the other is from a Vanquish.
 
The engines were stripped and fully inspected, then the liners were machined out to inspect the bores of the blocks themselves. The engines were then heated to allow the fitment of new liners, with new ceramic sealants. We’ve developed and built a number of tools to allow for this work to be carried out accurately, with Kelvin calculating the exact torque we need to apply in order to seat the liners correctly. The final step is to hone the cylinder head facing ahead of assembly.
 
Tune in next week, our check out our website, to see some of our ongoing projects!
 

Address

Red Row
Stanley
DH90

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441207233525

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