I wonder if there is anything going on this weekend in Monterey for AM

 

Cruise in and Car show being put on by Aston on Friday morning in Carmel by the Sea at the Sunset Center. I'll be rolling in for that one. I don't know of any other Aston sponsored events during the weekend.

 

Daily: Wednesday 16th–Saturday 19thAugust
-Aston Martin Club 1913: Sunset Center10am-5pm
–Pre-register via Microsite to expedite onsite check-in -www.astonmartinclub1913.com
–The Sunset Center, San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea
–All are welcome

-Art of Living Luncheon: 12pm-1pm (SOLD OUT)
Thursday 17thAugust:
-Aston Martin Presents Vance Joy, Live From Artists Den: 7pm-late @ Sunset Center
–For two tickets: http://artistsden.com/vancejoyAM/-Access Code: astonmartinlive
–Cocktail reception 7-8pm, Show 8-10pm
–All are welcome/tickets on first come, first served basis

Friday 18thAugust:
-Aston Martins Only: Cruise In & Car Show: 9am-Noon @ Sunset Center
–Entrant Registration: Daniel.Sherman@astonmartin.com
–All are welcome

-RM Sotheby’s Auction -Aston Martin DBR1 & six Competition Cars will cross the block! Portola Hotel & Spa, 6pm-10pm
Saturday 19thAugust:
-Barre, Brunch & Buck’s Fizzsponsored by NIKE: 8am-10am @ Sunset Center
–Register at Concierge@astonmartin.com
–All ladies welcome!

Tom Brady and CCO Marek Reichman Film Preview –‘The Soul of the Machine’:5pm-7pm @ Sunset Center
–Register at Concierge@astonmartin.com
–Cocktail reception, film screening and Q&A with Marek Reichman EVP & CCO
–All customers and dealers welcome –tickets available on first come, first served basis

Sunday 20thAugust:
-Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante on The Concept Lawn @ Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

 

I have to put Pebble Beach week on my bucket list...

 

Thanks! Guess no AM Estate this year again

 

No Estate. Aston decided they get more exposure for less money in the shopping center. I agree with them. We will be there Friday morning.
Almost forgot: There is an AMOC welcome party at the Casa Munras Hotel at 5:30 Thursday. Its by the pool. See you there.

 

Agree with that. We did it last year and had a great after hours moment at the Aston Martin display at a little shopping center in uphill Carmel on Saturday. We did the Porsche show on Friday, the Italiano Corsicana on Saturday, and the Concourse on Sunday. Truly a car lovers wet dream. Met Jay Leno on Sunday at the concours and had him explain to my son the reason why BMW brought what they did. It was a spirited debate between them as my son had worked for BMW in the Bay area that year as an intern and was blessed with some inside perspective. Great moment and so glad to have been able to do it.

Just do it.

 

Here's some photos that might be of interest:


Credentials

Vanquish Zagato Volante Front

Vanquish Zagato Volante Rear

AMR Rapide Front

AMR Rapide Side

Vulcan Side

Vulcan Engine Compartment with lots of carbon fiber

Vulcan - Driver Interior

 

There were 45 or so Aston Martins on display by their owners on Friday morning. Some very nice trophies were presented to the various class winners by Marek Reichman.


Instructions

Class Decal: Vantage V8 was the largest group.

Cruise In P1

Cruise In P2

Cruise In P3

Cruise In P4

Cruise In P5

Typical Class Award

Entrant SWAG - Hat and a Dash Plaque 1 of 50

Dash Plaque pamphlet - Front and back covers

Dash Plaque pamphlet - Inside (It's a pretty small piece of aluminum...)

 

Very cool guys thanks for posting, the one year I don't go! Did they still have there display on Ocean ave in the shopping center were tiffany's is earlier in the week?
Ron

 

Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely try to go in the future. Great pictures!

 

I drove down on the Saturday all the way from San Francisco. The scene was nice and mellow, and I had a few sandwiches with tea before snapping a few photos of the cars. To answer one of the questions posted earlier, yes, there were some Astons on display along San Carlos and Ocean Avenue. The environment was pure bliss for car fans... so many exotics, classics, antiques, and super cars were driving up and down the streets of Carmel, lining the roads and around the beach. On separate occasions I was being tailed by a McLaren, Ferrari, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini on the drive, and was able to create some distance in front of them despite their efforts to keep up!

It was so much fun taking the DB9 out on the 17 mile drive around Pebble Beach. I got to really test out the new custom fuel mapping that I received from VelocityAP, which I got with their ECU chip modification unit. The car definitely feels a lot better in sport mode and with traction control off. What a machine! I can hear the crackling and popping on the over-run, and the acceleration is very smooth and linear, with the tail kicking out easily and predictably. I'm very satisfied with the first mod I did to the car! I highly recommend working with Stuart from Velocity AP on getting your Aston's ECU tuned up if you're looking for a little extra torque throughout the power band and throttle response increase. It's a decision you won't regret.

I've also got a QuickSilver SuperSport exhaust and Fabspeed X-pipe ready to install, along with some VelocityAP high-flow intake filters that I can't wait to put on. I will be bringing my car into Los Gatos this Thursday and leave it over for a day or two to get all of the parts swapped. The anticipation is almost too much to bear. Anyway, here are some pictures from the 1913 club on Saturday. It's a great place to go if you've never been to one, like myself. If you can make it out to Monterey for next year's event, you should! My black DB9 is parked front and center in the last photo. Enjoy!

 

How about the DB1 that sold at auction there this week for $22,600,000. A record sale for an English car!

 

Thanks for sharing great cars!

 

Glad I could make it Friday morning after driving all night. Had a great time! Missed the Saturday movie, though

Check-in area at Sunset Center
Zagato
Appropriate parking signs
Not every day I get to park next to a Vulcan!
Highlight of the day - autograph from Marek Reichman