UNFORGETTABLE - Aston Martin Concours at Alnwick Castle | AMOC Spring Concours 2026
A remarkable gathering of Aston Martins. One of Britain’s most magnificent castles and privileged access behind the scenes of an Aston Martin Owners Club concours.
Join me at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland for the 2026 AMOC Spring Concours, where an extraordinary selection of Aston Martins assembled within the historic castle grounds. From a 1932 Aston Martin LM9 with genuine Le Mans history to a DB6 driven from Munich, a beautifully presented Cygnet, modern Vantages, a V12 DB11, a DB6 Vantage Volante and a rare first-generation Vanquish S, this was a celebration of Aston Martin across the generations.
I was also kindly granted access to the judges’ briefing before the concours began, offering a fascinating insight into the judging process, the importance of originality and the extraordinary level of preparation required from owners entering their cars. Throughout the film, I speak to owners about their cars, the journeys they have undertaken, their concours preparations and the experiences that make Aston Martin ownership so special.
We also meet an experienced international concours judge, hear reflections from former AMOC President Diana, Viscountess Downe, and discover the remarkable history of LM9, a car built for Le Mans in 1932 before returning in 1933 to finish first in class and fifth overall.
This was much more than a display of immaculately prepared cars. It was a day about history, preservation, driving, friendship and the people whose passion keeps these extraordinary machines on the road.
A huge thank you to the Aston Martin Owners Club, the concours organisers, judges, volunteers and every owner who generously allowed me to film and share the story of their car. Thank you also to the Percy family and Alnwick Castle for allowing this remarkable gathering to take place within such spectacular surroundings.
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WHERE EVERY DRIVE TELLS A STORY.
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FEATURED IN THIS FILM
• Behind the scenes at the AMOC concours judges’ briefing
• How Aston Martins are assessed and marked
• Final preparations before judging begins
• Aston Martin DBS concours entrant
• DB6 driven from Munich to Alnwick
• 1932 Aston Martin LM9 Le Mans Works racer
• Advice from an international concours judge
• Diana, Viscountess Downe, reflects on Aston Martin and AMOC
• First-time concours entry with a V12 DB11
• Yellow Tang Aston Martin Vantage
• The rare and fascinating Aston Martin Cygnet
• Q by Aston Martin Vantage in Frosted Glass Blue
• Multiple concours-winning DB6 Vantage Volante
• Rare first-generation Aston Martin Vanquish S
• Concours results and awards
• Cinematic views of Aston Martins at Alnwick Castle
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Aston Martins gather at Alnwick Castle
01:16 Setting off for the AMOC Spring Concours
03:06 Where is Alnwick Castle?
05:02 Arrival in the castle grounds
08:00 Welcome and the judges’ briefing
09:46 Behind the scenes of concours judging
11:33 Final preparations begin
11:55 Preparing an Aston Martin DBS
15:34 DB6 driven from Munich to Alnwick
21:22 The remarkable 1932 Aston Martin LM9
31:47 What concours judges really look for
36:29 Diana, Viscountess Downe, on Aston Martin and AMOC
40:12 A first concours in a V12 DB11
45:38 Yellow Tang Aston Martin Vantage
47:58 The rare Aston Martin Cygnet
53:54 Q by Aston Martin Vantage
58:56 The DB6 Vantage Volante
1:02:57 Vanquish, Valour and the display area
1:03:34 A rare first-generation Vanquish S
1:10:32 Aston Martins at Alnwick Castle
1:14:29 Final reflections from an unforgettable day
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ASTON MARTIN OWNERS CLUB
The Aston Martin Owners Club welcomes Aston Martin owners and enthusiasts from around the world.
Official AMOC website:
https://www.amoc.org/
Find out about becoming an AMOC member:
https://www.amoc.org/content.aspx?club_id=400407&module_id=647561&page_id=22
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ASTON MARTIN HERITAGE TRUST
Discover the cars, archives, people and stories that have shaped more than a century of Aston Martin history.
Aston Martin Heritage Trust:
https://amht.org.uk/
Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum:
https://amht.org.uk/museum/
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ALNWICK CASTLE
Plan a visit and discover more about the history of this extraordinary Northumberland landmark:
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