Aston Martin V8

The gentleman's express.

I love seeing the old Aston V8's. Is there anyone else out there who feels that AM didn't quite do the right thing when naming the new 'baby' model? In using the nomenclature, they've allowed a generation of young boys and girls to grow up without understanding what the real, original V8 was all about. All Brut and hairy medallioned chest. Growl......

Father watching 'The Living Daylights' with 13 year old son on ITV2.

"Daaaaddddd?"
'Yes son?'
"What's that car driving down the mountain?"
'That's an Aston Martin V8, boy.'
"No it's not. It looks nothing like Fabrice's car [Fabrice, hedge fund slickster who lives opposite and has ladyfriends on rota]"
'Son, yes, it is. Last of the real man's cars. The 'Gentleman's Express' '