Aston Martin launches certification programme for historic cars

Aston Martin has unveiled an authoritative new Assured Provenance certification programme which, for the first time in the brand's 102-year history, comprehensively assesses the background of its heritage sports cars.

The Assured Provenance certification programme allows heritage car owners and collectors to have their classic cars assessed by the fine folk at Aston Martin Works, authoritative Aston Martin experts, before being assessed one of four levels of certification.

Every car will be assessed at Aston Martin's internationally renowned heritage restoration, service and repair facility, undergoing a thorough visual and mechanical investigation. These details, along with a full provenance record, will then be presented to the newly created Sanctioning Committee for its deliberations. Successful cars will be awarded one of four levels of Assured Provenance depending on their condition, history and significance.

Owners of successful cars in the Assured Provenance process will be supplied with a hand-crafted presentation case comprising a richly illustrated photographic record book, all-important Heritage Assured Provenance certificate, USB with digital data and two sets of dashboard and sill plaques.

The official verification and authentication certification scheme involves a two-stage fee: one to initially enter the car for consideration and a further fee should the car be successful.

Paul Spires, Managing Director of Aston Martin Works, said, "The values of many Aston Martin heritage models are now such that a formal, officially sanctioned and operated, provenance certification scheme is a natural development for the brand. As with everything we do here at Aston Martin Works we will take the utmost care to painstakingly assess each car submitted to this process, thereby allowing the Sanctioning Committee to make a fully informed decision about the cars put forward for consideration."