Driven by Story. Inspired by Heritage. Powered by Passion.
Fuel the Passion was born from one simple idea: to share the excitement, history, and emotion behind the cars we love — especially those wearing the Aston Martin wings. I’m Dan Thorpe, the creator behind the Fuel the Passion YouTube channel and website, and the proud owner of a 2019 Aston Martin Vantage in Ceramic Grey — better known across my content as the FTP Vantage, registration D7 FTP. This car isn’t just transport; it’s the heartbeat of the brand. It’s the hero asset in my videos, photos, thumbnails, designs, and the many adventures and stories that unfold along the way.
What started as a personal journey has evolved into a community-driven space celebrating Aston Martin heritage, car culture, and the experiences that come with being part of the automotive world.
About Fuel the Passion
Why I Created Fuel the Passion
I founded Fuel the Passion to tell meaningful automotive stories — the kind that go beyond horsepower figures and spec sheets. I wanted to showcase the memories made on the road, the people you meet, the history you uncover, and the incredible places these cars take you.
As an active member of the Aston Martin Owners Club (AMOC), I’m fortunate to experience events, tours, and heritage moments that many enthusiasts never get to see up close. My goal is to bring viewers and readers along with me: behind the scenes at major gatherings, inside important historic locations, and into the passenger seat for those unforgettable drives.
To me, being part of the Aston Martin community isn’t just about owning a car — it’s about belonging to a story that stretches back more than a century. Fuel the Passion is my way of capturing that story and sharing it with the world.
What My Content Covers & Will Cover In the Future
Although Aston Martin is the heart of the channel, my content branches far wider across the world of automotive passion. On the website and YouTube channel, you’ll find:
Aston Martin Heritage & History
Deep dives into landmark models, museum visits, restoration stories, and interviews with historians and experts.
AMOC Events & Adventures
Coverage from major club gatherings such as the AMOC 90th Anniversary Concours in Austria, Vantage Anniversary events, track days, tours, and exclusive member experiences.
Ownership Stories With the FTP Vantage
Road trips, photography locations, upgrades, real-world driving impressions, and the day-to-day experience of living with a modern Aston Martin.
Other Iconic Marques & British Icons
While Aston Martin is centre stage, I also feature:
Ferrari, Bentley, Jaguar, and other marques I encounter at events
Classic car shows, supercar meets, motorsport occasions
Aviation crossovers including RAF aircraft, the Red Arrows, and moments that celebrate British engineering
Because passion isn’t limited to one badge — it’s the whole culture that makes it special.
Cinematic Storytelling & Lifestyle Features
Where the subject matter allows, most videos aim to feel like a journey: gripping openings, emotional narration, and visuals that put you right in the moment.
Behind-the-Scenes of Fuel the Passion
From filming life-sized Aston Martin Vanquish cutouts with AML’s historian, to documenting restorations, to exploring unique automotive locations across the UK and Europe.
Where Fuel the Passion Is Heading
Fuel the Passion is now a full ecosystem: YouTube, website, more regular news blogs, and a growing merchandise line inspired by the brand’s heritage and my own creative direction. My aim is to build one of the most authentic Aston Martin ownership experiences –focused platforms online — a place where enthusiasts can learn, connect, and feel part of something bigger.
Whether you’re an Aston Martin owner, a future owner, or simply someone who loves cars and the stories behind them, you’re welcome here.
Join Me on the Journey
Every drive, every event, every piece of history uncovered — it all becomes part of the story.
If you love Aston Martin, car culture, British engineering, or simply the feeling of getting behind the wheel and heading somewhere unforgettable, then Fuel the Passion is for you.
YouTube: @fuelthepassion
Website: www.fuel-the-passion.co.uk
Instagram & Social: more coming soon…
Let’s keep fuelling the passion, together.
