He is the son of the shipping magnate George P. Livanos, who built up Greeces largest merchant fleet in the 1980s and 1990s. My stand-out dish from the night would have to be the PLU-Meria a great take on the classic Cherry Bakewell. It has an early type of spaceframe chassis, independent front suspension, an aerodynamic shape and four-speed Cotal electric gearbox It took a while to my first full-sized car: a DB6 in 1985 subsequently sold in the 90s. Once the restoration had been completed in the United Kingdom, the Aston was shipped to the USA where after some years, Livanos sold the DB4 to U.S. based Canadian Jack Boxstrom. I joined AMOC Section Holland at the time I bought my first Aston Martin, a DB7 Vantage Manual, in early 2015. Peter G. Livanos (born 1958), is a Greek shipping tycoon. Og Peter Livanos var den frste ejer af denne srlige Aston Martin V8 Vantage X Pack fra 1988. Again, there are some brilliant quotes. Just 52 Coups and 37 Volantes . 'Specification highlights of the Sanction II cars include an engine built to 4.2-litre specification (the originals used 3.7-litre units); four-speed David Brown gearbox; limited-slip differential with 3.07:1 final drive ratio; all-disc, dual circuit braking; wishbone independent front suspension with co-axial spring/damper units and anti-roll bar; live rear axle with coil springs and double-acting telescopic dampers, located by parallel trailing links and a Watts linkage; rack-and-pinion steering; and a 35-gallon (159-litre) fuel tank. Chassis Number: LML/733 He controls 100% of Ceres Hellenic Shipping, the largest Greek fleet, in terms of tonnage, and a smaller ferry line of Russian-made hydrofoils that serve the Greek Islands. The car will be on the button and ready for the road in the new year. Peter instead used the money to buy luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin, of James Bond fame. 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. Formerly owned by Peter Livanos; reportedly his inspiration to buy Aston Martin Matching numbers engine per its Aston Martin build sheet One of the most significant Astons of its era; Contact Barney Ruprecht Senior Car Specialist +1-201-582-3445. With 352bhp on tap (some 50 horsepower more than the 3.7-litre DB4GT) the Sanction II raced to 60mph in 5.5 seconds and reached the 'ton' in 12.2 on its way to a top speed of 153mph. Come with me." Aston Martin was then acquired by a Kuwaiti consortium including major investors Investment Dar and Adeem International, with additional holdings being sold to Italian private equity fund InvestIndustrial in 2012 and a five per cent stake being acquired by Daimler in 2013. Peter Livanos is the son of George P. Livanos, who built up Greece's largest merchant fleet in the 1980s and 1990s. The young Aston Martin team went for a finish with the car driven by Redman, Michael Roe and Costas Los, and was duly rewarded with 11th position in the classification. Since then the engine, thought to be bomb proof, has been looked at anew and modified with new oil ways, a different oil pump and an uprated scavenge system; even the direction of the water flow inside the engine has been changed. Thomas Dobbie Thomson Walkinshaw. Registration: VL86A (Austrian) 435UYL (UK) ANDSHIRE LIMITED (02180069) . Oldtimer Galerie International GmbH 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. Gethin remarked that the Sanction II 'looked absolutely right' at Goodwood. For years I have written extensively on Astons in magazines as well as four books on the subject. 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. All Rights Reserved. We use cookies to make our services work and collect analytics information. For a better experience, keep your browser up to date. The car in question was a beautiful 1952 Aston Martin DB2. I initiated our Lime Rock Silent Auction; 15 events to date have put dollars into our treasury. Aston Martin's then managers Peter Livanos and Victor Gauntlett just couldn't ignore the prices people were paying for some of Aston's greatest hitscars like the DB4 GT Zagato. Role: . 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. Peter G. Livanos has a net worth of $5.00 million (Estimated) which he earned from his occupation as Businessperson. From 1987 - 2007 Aston Martin Lagonda was incorporated into the Ford group. 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. Regrettably this attempt at a second Le Mans victory for Aston Martin ended in less than three hours, both cars retiring with gasket trouble. 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. We all knew it was going to be bloody hard, says Protechs managing director and team manager Richard Williams, but it was even worse than we expected. During the Covid epidemic, I decided to participate in the 2021 AMOC Virtual Concours and to my surprise, came out on top in the Bloxham class with a 2003 DB7 GTA. Although only a mildly modified road car, the current owner still completed a 59 second lap of the Brands Hatch Indy circuit, beating a race prepared DB4 GT. He owns the Greek shipping company Ceres Hellenic, and was involved in the restructuring of the shipping company into the group Ceres Hellenic. barney.ruprecht@broadarrowgroup.com. I can (just!) Suspicions grew that the car wasnt any good and the Dijon performance didnt allay these fears. The uneasy relationship was ended when ALL . 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. But it still went under in 1925 and the year after that Lionel Martin departed the scene. 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. For Automobilia the Buyer's Premium is 27.5% on the first 20,000 of the hammer price; 26% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of 20,001 up to and including 700,000; 20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of 700,001 up to and including 4,000,000 and 13.9% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of 4,000,001. Brand: Aston Martin This auction is now finished. The total weight of the 4-cam V8 is 500 pounds (226 kg), about what one would expect when compared with the 240kg of Jaguars TWR-prepared racing V12. LML/802 - For Sale, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 COUPE LHD *1/411* - 1952 - 128 KMS - For Sale, 1956 ASTON MARTIN DB 2/4 MK2 - FIXED HEAD COUPE - 1 OF 34 FHC LHD - For Sale. John was subsequently invited to be President of the AMOC and after he died I was greatly honoured to be asked to follow in his footsteps. . Total 3. I said, "Oh, thanks so much." I would ask that Members support the Competition and Social programme planned. The radiator was flushed and repainted at the same time. Pace owner Victor Gauntlett then sold his share to Greek shipping magnate Peter Livanos in 1983 who owned it with Nicholas Papanicolaou. I was six years old at the time, and he said, "There you go. By 2009, DBR1/1 had passed to former Aston Martin Lagonda owner. So these numbers just lingered in the record books until 1987 when Victor Gauntlett and Peter Livanos decided that the time had come to put things right: the cars would be built at last . There was too much kickback through the steering and the road holding was poor; we realised that the suspension travel was far too limited as the car had been designed for the perfect race circuit, which doesnt exist of course, which has no bumps! Ford placed Aston Martin in its Premier Automotive Group subsidiary in 1999 with Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo but, facing record losses, broke it up in 2006. 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. The uneasy relationship was ended when ALL . My career commenced with the J P Morgan Chase Capital Markets Group working in London and New York, before joining International Financial Markets Trading, one of Londons early hedge funds in London. The engine has been very reliable and gives plenty of power. not registered with DVLA Chassis no. I have very much enjoyed the years I have spent with the club. Meanwhile, he would still get to enjoy opportunities to drive some of Stirlings old race cars and and passenger is some road cars Stirling would occasionally be testing. Want drive in the same seat that Sir Stirling Moss sat in? Eventually the car sold for just over 200k with fees; enough for Elliot to pursue his dream. [2] He is known for his yachting and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science by the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. 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. I sit down and I think, "Okay, 5,000 to 6,000. That was one of the most important years in the history of the company because it was bought by Bill Renwick and Augustus Bert Bertelli who created the template for the most famous pre-war Astons. 20 July 2021 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. 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. For payment information please refer to the sale catalogue. He owns the Greek shipping company Ceres Hellenic, and was involved in the restructuring of the shipping company into the group Ceres Hellenic. In addition to the cars, I am a keen book collector and like many Aston Martin owners I am also a fan of James Bond. Appointments. 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. I wrote to Livanos and said, "I'm so sorry, but would you mind me selling the Aston? The omens were not, at that early point, very good at all, but its necessary to remember how the red, white and blue Mobil-sponsored car was in May, to understand how far it progressed over the next three months. 1935 The Aston Martin Owners' Club is founded at The Grafton Hotel on Tottenham Court Road, London 1939 The highly advanced Atom prototype takes shape. The auctioneer calls: "Do I hear 500? Switzerland. Aston Martin Manchester is set in the heart of Cheshire, in a picturesque location in Wilmslow. The company is presented with the Queen's Award for Export. 1994-1999 DB7 Quantity built: 2,461 2000-2013 Power came from Aston Martin Lagondas twin overhead camshaft 2.6 litre six cylinder ASTON MARTIN DB2 COUPE LHD *1/411* - 1952 - 128 KMS - 404.900 Aston Martin Lagonda Group Limited is . The V8-engined car was ready to run at the beginning of December 1988 and was tested extensively at Silverstone and Donington, although generally four or five seconds off a decent pace. According to the build-sheet the Aston was originally painted in deep black with contrasting red leather interior. I myself became a Magistrate and later High Sheriff of North Yorkshire as well as Mayor of the Staple of England. I quit executive work in 2013 and since then I have moved over to the non-executive side of the business. I think it would be a rather mean (not to mention singularly inaccurate) commentator who did not think Aston Martin was in better shape today than ever before, but it has been a somewhat eventful ride. Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. You've rejected analytics cookies. He is seen as one of the most successful Businessperson of all times. DB4/501/R was repatriated to the UK in 2013. "Sold, for 200 pounds." For Motor Cars and Vehicle Registration Numbers the Buyer's Premium will be 15% on the first 500,000 of the Hammer Price of each Lot, and 12% on the balance thereafter. Arriving at DM Historics in Orient Blue with Beige interior. 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. It is an indication of the affection felt for these beautiful cars is that all 19 are still in existence, many in the UK. For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department. Livanos was, at the time, the owner of Aston Martin and it was the factory that restored the car for him. The future for Aston Martins Protech team seems a lot brighter now than it did in the early months of 1989, when the euphoria of forming the team was soon replaced by a realisation of the task ahead. Realistically, Richard Williams admits that the AMR-1 has not been a potential winner, but believes that the S2 engine will make the car much more competitive in 1990. 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. Peter G. Livanos (born 1958), is a Greek shipping tycoon. It was inevitable that all of us involved would, and indeed should, agonise over the decision to launch this project since the very word 'replica' has been degraded in recent years. - METALLIC GREY. This new approach simultaneously provided us with previously unprecedented promotional and marketing opportunities whilst removing the heavy financial exposure of underwriting a racing programme. Type: DB2/4 Thinking back, Elliot recalls: He said, "I've got a present for you. Latsis is the son of the late tycoon Giannis Latsis, who died in 2003. Each of the more than fifty models constructed since the 1987 Ford acquisition are. The location is no stranger to the most esteemed of vehicles, and Aston Martin Wilmslow is a proud addition to the community. Dissolved 0. However, the claim was dismissed on grounds of a time bar as the incidents took place between May 2007 . This 1957 Aston Martin DB2/4 LHD is a matching numbers example perfectly suitable for easy restoration. Their interest is all the more surprising, perhaps, since they are minority shareholders in AML, with 12 % per cent apiece. We return a few days later to watch the master at work, preparing a few of our favorite dishes from the tasing and inviting us to try out some different flavors. 420/0198/GT, 1991 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II Coup Registration no. Robert Bamford left in 1920, but by then it was existing on funds provided by the likes of Count Louis Zborowski while the money of Dorothea, Lady Charnwood saved it from its first brush with death in 1924. Factory records for the early years of chassis DB4/501/R read as almost every other DB Aston Martin of the period service work, tuning and parts replaced under guarantee. 1991 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II Coup, Registration no. Originally trained as an Engineer I have been a successful business owner for 40 years, including turning around distressed companies. In 1984 this left three quarters of Aston Martin owned by AII, the remainder by Gauntlett. Peter G. Livanos. This Aston Martin is in good to very good condition with age appropriate patina. They saved the company from insolvency in October 1984, no question; I don't think the company would have survived a second receivership. 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. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS. 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! Submit your item online for a free auction estimate. Livanos lives with his family at Lake Geneva, Athens and London. One feature of the car is the special gearbox casing, designed by Boxstrom around Hewland VGC internals to maximise the underbody aerodynamics, and Williams is particularly warm in his praise for the transmission, a great credit to Max. In addition, the front steering knuckles have been overhauled and new Avon Turbosteel tyres have been fitted. In 2019 the Aston was imported into Switzerland and carefully recommissioned with a new fuel pump, the brakes disassembled, cleaned and adjusted and new ignition wires installed. Popularly known as the Businessperson of Greece. And if you feel the need to lie down after that, the good news is that, for at least a few decades, the clouds cleared and it became far easier to work out who owned the company. "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. They decided on a limited run of 50 cars. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services. 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. Green with tan leather interior A rare opportunity to restore a 1954 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mark I 3-litre sports saloon to your exact specification. I stayed for the people.. When Im afraid things start to get murky all over again. - Produite pendant 9 ans, l'Aston Martin DB2 est la concrtisation de la passion de David Brown pour les voitures de sport de grande qualit. It was overweight and underpowered, although Richard Williams and Ray Mallock, who were deeply involved, will not have it that the Nimrod was a failure. 'I remember contemporary photographs of the original cars at the circuit and everything seemed in place, even in 1991. The first one is a nice enough Mercedes with a 5,000 to 6,000 estimate. 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 . X4 was completed on the 22nd November 1952 and on the 2nd January 1953 it was delivered to the Aston agent Tice & Son Ltd. The Champagne corks popped at a dinner hosted by Mercedes-Benz North America, on the eve of Laguna Seca race day, before the Concours. Today we are sat in the dining room at PLU about to embark on an epic 14 course tasting menu. Steered from 1947 by David Brown, it became associated with expensive grand touring cars in the 1950s and 1960s, and with the fictional character James Bond following his use of a DB5 model in the 1964 film . Now, Mallock represents Hugh McCaig and Ecurie Ecosses 12per cent share of Protech. Peter Livanos and Victor Gauntlett had come to realise that the next generation of Aston Martins required significant investment: competition was stronger than ever, the latest safety and emissions legislation required greater research and development teams and new technologies had to be adopted in order for Aston Martin to take its final step I was involved in organising three Australian National Meetings. 2021 saw an exciting and innovative new collaboration with AMOC Racing and BRSCC organising and promoting events. The company known today as Aston Martin started life as Bamford & Martin in 1913 and in the next six years produced a total of one car. Resigned 2. But fourth! Many people remember the Aston Martin Nimrod all too well, the privately sourced project having been born at the beginning of Group C in 1982, and abandoned with a terrible accident at Le Mans in 1984. Guerbestrasse 1, CH-3125 Toffen, This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise.

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