Aston Martin’s Historic Newport Pagnell Factory Closed
Finally after the last Vanquish rolled off at Aston Martin’s historic Newport Pagnell factory the site will now be sold and converted into offices and homes.
Aston Martin has been using the Newport Pagnell factory in making cars since 1958 starting with the DB4. It has built 13,000 cars at the site and now just a year short of celebrating its golden anniversary, the plant was closed.
Aston Martin was officially handed over to its new owner last June 1 although it was last March that Ford has announced its split from the parent automaker.
Aston’s new bosses have decided to sell the prime land where the former historic Newport Pagnell factory stands.
Officials refrain from divulging the exact value of the land however the factory is situated in affluent Buckinghamshire which gives us a clear idea on how much it will cost---not lower a million that’s for sure.
There is already a plan submitted to the local council for the development of residential and commercial structures on the site with the intention of retaining some of the famous buildings that would include the boardroom with portraits of the Queen and the clubby leather seats.
The workers and employees of closed down Newport Pagnell factory have shift to Works Service site over the road where they provide car services like repairs, restoration, and customization based on what their customers’ whims.
A former staff member has told Car Online, "It's a sad day. Aston Martin is so much a part of Newport Pagnell and it's a jerk to see the factory close. We are worried that the Works Service could be next; the company's new owners are bound to want us all under one roof in the long term."
The new owner of Aston Martin is preparing to launch its DBS at the Frankfurt Motor Show while the Rapide four-door is schedule for launch in 2009.
Aston Martin has been using the Newport Pagnell factory in making cars since 1958 starting with the DB4. It has built 13,000 cars at the site and now just a year short of celebrating its golden anniversary, the plant was closed.
Aston Martin was officially handed over to its new owner last June 1 although it was last March that Ford has announced its split from the parent automaker.
Aston’s new bosses have decided to sell the prime land where the former historic Newport Pagnell factory stands.
Officials refrain from divulging the exact value of the land however the factory is situated in affluent Buckinghamshire which gives us a clear idea on how much it will cost---not lower a million that’s for sure.
There is already a plan submitted to the local council for the development of residential and commercial structures on the site with the intention of retaining some of the famous buildings that would include the boardroom with portraits of the Queen and the clubby leather seats.
The workers and employees of closed down Newport Pagnell factory have shift to Works Service site over the road where they provide car services like repairs, restoration, and customization based on what their customers’ whims.
A former staff member has told Car Online, "It's a sad day. Aston Martin is so much a part of Newport Pagnell and it's a jerk to see the factory close. We are worried that the Works Service could be next; the company's new owners are bound to want us all under one roof in the long term."
The new owner of Aston Martin is preparing to launch its DBS at the Frankfurt Motor Show while the Rapide four-door is schedule for launch in 2009.
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