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01-Nov-23

It wasn’t the end of the 2023 Challenge we expected, but we are not down-heartened. We’ve driven more than 8,000 miles across 8 countries in the last 8 months. Can’t wait to be back in 2024!

31-Oct-23

With civil unrest and numerous road blocks, the border into Panama was closed. Plans quickly changed, we headed back north, rising to 11,000 feet as we crossed the mountains into the capital.

30-Oct-23

Another tough border crossing of more than 4 hours, including more than an hour delay for the insurance guy to have his lunch! Tense last hour, with flooding and loosing a dipped beam.

29-Oct-23

Touch and go at the border, with long discussions about what we are up to, but then stunning scenery and our first police stop for speeding…thankfully let off with a warning.

28-Oct-23

Hard border crossing but then the reward of fast winding dual carriageway across the mountains from the north of Honduras to the capital. 12 hours on the road today.

27-Oct-23

After three hours on broken roads with some damage to the front of the car, the tarmac thankfully returned. Averaged just 25 mph over the day.

25-Oct-23

Superb roads, chilled out vibe and a photo opportunity on the beach at Hopkins, a recommendation from Ben Coombs’ book Pub 2 Pub. Loved Belize.

24-Oct-23

Great to be back in Mexico, with our launch from the InterContinental Resort Cancun and an amazing drive south to the Lagoon of Seven Colours.

16-Apr-23

Krosy as he’s become known (KR05 YWU) is now safely stored in Cancun. Already the planning has started for our return in October and our plan to reach the Panama Canal.

15-Apr-23

What an amazing 6,000 miles from New York. From -8C in Detroit to +39C in the jungles of south Mexico, and as high as 12,500 ft coming out of Mexico City, our Vantage has done us proud.

14-Apr-23

The Palenque Ruins of the Maya people were a real highlight, and we returned to find a crowd of enthusiastic locals who couldn’t believe that an Aston Martin had made it to the jungle.

12-Apr-23

Great to meet the local Aston Martin dealer, even if we did feel a little guilty with our filthy car in their immaculate showroom. And sincere thanks for fixing the airbag cabling.

10-Apr-23

Took a patience sapping 2 1/2 hours to get our paperwork sorted at the border, but the welcome from the locals and desert scenery have made it all worthwhile.

07-Apr-23

Feels like we finished the USA section of our world tour on a high, including a warm welcome from the InterContinental, meeting local members of the AMOC and of course some Space Shuttle action.

03-Apr-23

This NASCAR race was the first thing that went into our schedule, and it really didn’t disappoint. Earplugs were essential and real rare racing. Just superb.

31-Mar-23

Thanks to NAI Hiffman for such an amazing afternoon at the Autobahn Country Club. Great to be able to share our adventure and for Will and I to drive the circuit.

29-Mar-23

Amazing send off from the InterContinental Times Square for the start of our 6,000 mile drive to Cancun. Sincere thanks to Jonathan and his team.

09-Mar-23 - Port of Liverpool

The car has been loaded onto the ship Atlantic Sail, and will be departing in the next couple of days. Next stop the USA, and we will be meeting it in New York at the end of the month.

04-Mar-23 - YouTube

Ben at DadCars has done an amazing job on this video, filmed the day before we left London it captures our motivation for raising moeny for CALM. Link to video.

26-Feb-23 - Port of Liverpool

Just the most uplifting day. Departing the RAC, we headed towards Birmingham and lunch with the car’s previous owner, before an afternoon drive to the Port of Liverpool. Short UK leg completed.

26-Feb-23 - Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall

So many words of encouragement and a great send off from the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, for the start of our Vantage World Tour and our 2023 Challenge: Pall Mall to Panama.

21-Feb-23 - United Kingdom

Thanks to www.astonmartinjackpads.com for the bespoke set for the car. Really well engineered, and I am sure we are going to be using these at some point!

09-Feb-23 - United Kingdom

With huge thanks to Dave Petersen and his team for their enthusiasm, we are delighted to share that NAI Hiffman and Hiffman National are our latest corporate sponsor for the Vantage World Tour.

08-Feb-23 - United Kingdom

With thanks to James and his team at Aston Installations we now have Apple CarPlay, which is just superb! Seamlessly integrated, with a new high definition screen and the controller in the armrest.

07-Feb-23 - United Kingdom

There is real momentum with our sponsors. And so we are delighted to share that law firm Ice Miller is our latest. We are very much looking forward to seeing them in Indianapolis.

05-Feb-23 - United Kingdom

The Aston Martin Owners Club have been fantastic in their support, with thanks to the AM Monthly Editor for a full page promoting our Vantage World Tour.

28-Jan-23 - United Kingdom

A rather special gift from our sponsor Phoenix Bespoke Keys. Colour matched to the Mercury Silver of the car and our Vantage World Tour logo. Looks great!

27-Jan-23 - United Kingdom

Delighted to announce that international law firm Trowers & Hamlins have become the latest corporate sponsor for our 2023 Challenge: Pall Mall to Panama.

24-Jan-23 - Royal Automobile Club

Having mentioned our car during his after-dinner speech (Project 30,000), he remembered it well as his company car and was delighted to hear of our plans with the Vantage World Tour.

21-Jan-23 - Brooklands Museum

Will is a volunteer at the Brooklands Museum, with a feature being written for their magazine on him being part of the Vantage World Tour. Photos by the exceptionally experienced Mike Venables.

06-Jan-23 - Surrey Hills

Motoring press coverage starting to build, with Aston Martin Driver Editor Paul Walton photographing the car and taking it for a spin in the Surrey Hills.

21-Dec-22 - United Kingdom

Delighted that Phoenix Bespoke Keys, the world’s 1st and only specialist in Aston Martin key repair and personalisation, has become a sponsor of our 2023 Challenge: Pall Mall to Panama.

10-Dec-22 - United Kingdom

‘KR05 YWU’ will be proudly driving around the world with the club badges of both the Aston Martin Owners Club and Royal Automobile Club on its grille.

09-Dec-22 - East Horsley, United Kingdom

Lunch with Richard Meredith was a great chance for him to be reunited with the car he drove from Tokyo to London in 2007 and to hear more about this amazing journey.

08-Dec-22 - United Kingdom

We have our first corporate sponsor, real estate investment manager 90 North, of which Phil is Managing Partner. We will be calling in on their Chicago office on our route.

20-Nov-22 - The Classic Motor Hub

Hosted by Omologato and Takona, with all profits to CALM, Chronos and Cars provided the first opportunity to show off the newly installed Vantage World Tour livery.

22-Oct-22 - United Kingdom

Pall Mall to Panama. The Vantage World Tour’s 2023 Challenge will start at London’s Royal Automobile Club, culminating 10,800 miles later at the Panama Canal. More in World Tour.

10-Oct-22 - United Kingdom

The drivers will be working with Net-Hero, buying carbon credits to offset every mile driven, with the carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere and stored permanently.

09-Oct-22 - Flaunden, United Kingdom

Lunch with Belinda and James was a great opportunity to tap their knowledge on planning and charity fundraising. They’ve raised more than £50,000 for the RNLI so far. A real inspiration.

01-Oct-22 - United Kingdom

We are delighted to announce that the Vantage World Tour will be raising money for the charity Campaign Against Living Miserably.

24-Sep-22 - Epsom, United Kingdom

The Royal Automobile Club’s Autumn Drive-In provided a great opportunity to share our plans for the Vantage World Tour.