This weekend celebration of 25 years of the first generation Vanquish is still in the planning stage, although our special celebratory display at the Bicester Scramble is confirmed.
Activities on the Friday and Saturday will be communicated as the plan develops (see Updates below).
Whilst focussing on the original Vanquish and Vanquish S, the event is open to all other Aston Martin models owned by AstonOwners.com subscribers.
Please register your interest here to be kept up-to-date.
Thank you.
***************************
Update 3 (7/1/26)
Email to all registered attendees:
Vanquish 25th Event - IMPORTANT (Action Req'd)
Thank you for registering your interest in the Vanquish 25th Anniversary Celebration and Bicester Scramble event in April.
Some people who have expressed interest in this event have yet to provide information vital to its successful planning, hence this e-mail to everyone listed on the website.
Action Required
Firstly, please check your line on the attached spreadsheet (HERE) which shows the following:
1. Optional days of attendance:
- Friday afternoon (24/4/26)
- Friday evening
- Saturday (25/4/26 - All day, includes the group evening meal)
- Saturday evening meal only
- Sunday at Bicester Scramble
2. Who is attending (full names)?
3. Are you staying at the hotel?
4. What model of car are you bringing?
- If a Vanquish, is it Gen 1 or Gen 2?
Secondly, please reply to this email by 11th January with either:
- Any missing information or corrections required, or...
- If the information I hold for you is correct, please respond with the words 'Nil return'.
Please note, your reply (including nil returns) is required by 11th January, after which time I will be unable to guarantee your inclusion in all the activities, despite my best efforts. Apologies if this reads a bit 'school master-ish'!
Finally, everyone must buy their tickets for the Bicester Scramble directly. They go on sale on Monday 12th January and usually sell out quickly, so don't delay (make a diary note now).
If you are on my list as displaying a Gen 1 Vanquish, I will contact you on Sunday 11th January to provide a special display vehicle code to use when buying your ticket(s).
If you have any questions, please reply to this email.
Thank you for your support and patience as I try to make this event go as smoothly as possible for everyone.
Best wishes,
Steve Ellis
***************************
Update 2 (2/12/25)
Meal Only:
Anyone who's not staying at the hotel can join in the evening meal on Saturday (25/4) at a cost of £37.50 per person.
If this applies to you, please call the hotel (01869 340259) to let them know and then advise Steve Ellis of the same.
***************************
Update 1 (1/12/25)
Event:
Friday lunch - Meet near to the afternoon venue.
Friday PM - Venue TBC.
Friday evening - A casual night at the hotel, drinks and chat. Sort your own meals, either at hotel or locally.
Saturday AM - Either a venue or a drive out (venue TBC).
Saturday PM - Opposite of AM.
Saturday evening - Formal dinner, smart casual, hopefully a guest speaker (TBC). The dinner menu will be published in early 2026 and circulated to registered attendees to provide choices in advance.
Sunday, AM & PM - Bicester Scramble. Display of all Gen 1 Vanquishes. Other Aston models will also be displayed, but perhaps not with the Vanquishes (tbc).
Hopefully AstonOwners.com and AstonSpares.com can also attend in their official capacity.
Accommodation:
Holt Hotel, Oxford Rd, Steeple Aston, Bicester OX25 5QQ (01869 340259, Option 3)
The hotel's front office manager is Lewis Roberts (groups@holthotel.co.uk).
The booking code to be quoted is AM01
Friday 24th April 2026
- Standard Single Room | Bed and Breakfast @ £120.00 per room.
- Standard Double Room | Bed and Breakfast @ £135.00 per room.
- Superior Double Room | Bed and Breakfast @ £150.00 per room.
- Deluxe Double Room | Bed and Breakfast @ £170.00 per room.
Saturday 25th April 2026
- Standard Single Room | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast @ £150.00 per room.
- Standard Double Room | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast @ £195.00 per room.
- Superior Double Room | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast @ £210.00 per room.
- Deluxe Double Room | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast @ £230.00 per room.
Please ring asap to make the booking, making it clear Friday is B&B (unless you want dinner included) and Saturday is DB&B
After confirming your hotel booking, please advise Steve Ellis directly to help keep track and plan future communications accordingly.
***************************
Update 2 (2/12/25)
Meal Only:
Anyone who's not staying at the hotel can join in the evening meal on Saturday (25/4) at a cost of £37.50 per person.
If this applies to you, please call the hotel (01869 340259) to let them know and then advise Steve Ellis of the same.
***************************
