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Title: I own an Aston Martin
Post by: Freuds_Cat on May 17, 2010, 06:51:12 PM
No, actually I dont but the words "I own an Aston Martin" will no longer ever have the same meaning.

(http://www.astonmartin.com/content/allsites/images/cygnet3_800_f957876b-340f-4e24-bca4-2f8f4ade5fd5.jpg)

(http://www.astonmartin.com/content/allsites/images/cygnet1_800_254513ac-6782-4e37-8db2-bb409d4bddb6.jpg)
Title: Re: I own an Aston Martin
Post by: Dave W on May 17, 2010, 09:13:18 PM
Even James Bond needs a mini-car to get around town. Suitably appointed, of course.

I read this is Toyota based. I wonder if it's actually UK-made/assembled. Imagine that, a British car that could make it across a parking lot without needing an overhaul.

Title: Re: I own an Aston Martin
Post by: Highlander on May 18, 2010, 09:19:19 AM
Such wags, you Colonial cousins... so behind the times... do take a seat before reading, though...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8685486.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8685486.stm)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wjbQFl8Z1Y

James...? (Yes, M'lud...?) Just where did you put my copy of the Times, and there is no ice in my Malt; this just will not do...

There used to be three quintessentially British things that could be said on the BBC at any time throughout their history - The Times, Rolls Royce and Harrods... none of them are now British, excluding location...  :P
Title: Re: I own an Aston Martin
Post by: rahock on May 18, 2010, 09:26:27 AM
Just one more reason to say "things ain't the same" :sad:
Rick
Title: Re: I own an Aston Martin
Post by: Chris P. on May 18, 2010, 10:12:54 AM
I like it! Park your real Aston outside town and use this to get into London/Monte Carlo/Amsterdam/...
Title: Re: I own an Aston Martin
Post by: Highlander on May 18, 2010, 12:45:14 PM
Do you mean the Cygnet or the Routemaster...?  ;D

(ding-ding... Next stop - Trafalgar Square...)
Title: Re: I own an Aston Martin
Post by: Chris P. on May 18, 2010, 01:09:53 PM
I know some guys who bought an Opel, but replaced the front by a Vauxhall one. That's the British version of Opel. Maybe you can buy a Toyota and only some AM parts? Could be nice:)

In the mean time I'm happy with my car/gay icon the Twingo:D
Title: Re: I own an Aston Martin
Post by: uwe on May 19, 2010, 06:45:51 AM
Cute car, even cites Aston Martin in places.
Title: Re: I own an Aston Martin
Post by: jumbodbassman on May 19, 2010, 11:43:00 AM
that's wrong....


buy a fiat ,  i mean chrysler  or Obama - whoever owns them now.....
Title: Re: I own an Aston Martin
Post by: kungfusheriff on May 19, 2010, 07:32:55 PM
Is that a shoe of some kind? Possibly a rollerskate?  :-\