My Aston Martin GT8 is READY! [Road to GT8 Episode 08]
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- čas přidán 26. 12. 2016
- The final inspection has been completed! With huge thanks to Dr Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin, we can join the final inspection process for the car and the symbolic moment the wings badges are installed and it becomes a real Aston Martin.
We've followed this process throughout, from joining at the start when the body shell entered the paintshop to turn Cobalt Blue, to the production line for the powertrain marriage and final trim stages before rolling off and the very first start of the engine and testing before coming back now to see it being signed off and ready to head on towards the dealer and hit the road.
I cannot thank Dr Palmer and the entire team who have been involved in both my experience behind the scenes with the building of my Aston Martin Vantage GT8 enough for both the amazing opportunities on a personal level but also being able to share this content with you in so much detail. I truly hope you've enjoying seeing such a personal look inside a supercar factory and what goes into making such a fine vehicle.
Thanks for watching, Tim
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We just witnessed this car becoming the most valuable GT8 in the world
Kaisuke971 Eh, the car itself is so rare, that anybody would be eager to have any of them on the secondhand market. But having that Palmer plaque certainly won't hurt!!!
It will lose a considerable amount of value since he is going to drive it unlike the other owners.
+Khydow W How many of the owners do you know?
i agree
Speednote10 if there.s a colectable car, there are colectors, they don.t drive their shit
I think the Blue works very well with the orange bits and pieces. Well chosen Tim!
but the grey/toxic green combo looks way more racecarish
I think it looks gross; but nonetheless I can appreciate it :) It will probably also increase the value.
Not everyone has good taste, so it's normal that some people don't see how green/orange or blue/orange goes so well together.
black or gunmetal grey would look better with orange accents
It looks awesome, i think Shmee has great taste when it comes to car specs. For haircuts and clothing that's another story though.
The entire time I didn't realise he was the ceo. What a down to earth guy.
Genuinely lovely, it was an honour to spend time with him
Shmee150 1 of 1 Gt8 with his badge, really cool!
he got the right attitude!
well he is one of only a few ceo's in this world, who knows what they're building! most of the are just interested in numbers!
awesome ceo, so good that u got his badge, unbelievable! congrats tim
The CEO showing you around your car??! That's awesome !!
NeverStopPulling shmee probably paid him to do it
Roblox Gaming and Developing I doubt it, Shmee is huge on social media. Just being in his video is worth thousands and thousands of dollars to any company
Of course he paid him, he bought a bloody GT8
NeverStopPulling its really not, its not like it happens with all of them. Aston Martins cost a lot of money which not a lot of people can afford. Your not gonna go out and buy one are ya? If it was a fiat or something then yes it would. But its not.
That Andy Palmer badge probably raised the value of your GT8 by $10,000 lol
I think it's time for a new intro.
Ryan Fick i aggre
An intro is part of an identity and I've used this for such an awfully long time that it's not about to change
at least turn the volume a bit down, too loud intro isnt fun after 1000th time :s
Just like top gear intro, it is iconic. Anyhow Shmee, you may need to update your intro with new sounds and look that still keep your signature intro but bring it more up to date. just a friendly advise
new intro, new clothes, both become more and more a kind of running gag
Wow! Wonder what that "CEO" badge does for the value of the car.
Will increase value, makes the story and history better. I'm sure if this was to ever be sold it will be a knowledgeable person who will be buying it and they'll notice
Big Elijah what minute?
Skreamies They will notice because it will be the first line of the advertising
It will be worth whatever the person buying the car think it's worth. Could be £0 for all we know.
16:00
Enjoyed watching Andy go over the car, fantastic. He is really pushing Aston in the right direction and it's great to see the brand, which has a troubled history, moving from strength to strength.
It is hard for a company like Aston Martin when they are in competition against other brands who are owned by massive car groups like Bentley with Volkswagen and Ferrari with Fiat Chrysler!
Jamie Queen Ferrari aren't part of FCA anymore they are a separate company after a a 'spin off' in 2015.
Amazing buddy! Andy seems sooooo down to earth for who he is! Cheers man
Carbon badge at 17:10 looks like the cookie part of an Oreo
LOL
Final stage on EPISODE 8 for the gt8... I see what you doin ;)
Nice coincidence right there, I hadn't spotted it
JackUltraGamer hi u are the best
Shmee150 can you please do a lamborghini video
ELLOOO!!!! It's Matty_C over here!!!! Jk I'm falcon,btw you're awesome Jack
I guess I'm quite off topic but do anyone know a good website to stream new series online ?
That was awesome getting the CEO to give the final inspection.
Final-inspection-plaque-signed-by-Andy-Palmer-laugh is Shmee thinking of the increased resale value :D
My next video that's already done answers that question
This car is a keeper. I think Shmee knows it and already admitted that he will keep it for a long time. It's the last NA aston and it's paired with a manual gearbox. It's an old school Aston. I'd keep in pristine condition, put some moderate mileage on it and travel with it to the concours d'elgance shows around the globe in the next decades.
Thrilled to see you got the final inspection done and the special inspection plate from the CEO! Fantastic. :)
Your filming of this process has given me incredible respect for Aston Martin and how seriously they take building their cars. Super props to CEO Andy Palmer for taking time to personally check vehicles, that is dedication that is usually lost in upper management.
Aston Martin is an amazing company. Everything they make is amazing, the DB11, Vantage, Vanquish S, Rapide, plus their recent limited editions like the GT8, GT12, Zagato and Taraf.
My personal favorite is the Vanquish S, but have to admit the GT8 is one of the best looking cars on the road and being a limited edition will hold its value or increase it. And the sound it makes on start up is really thunderous, great description. This GT8 is so special, it will certainly appreciate.
That's really really special to have the CEO do the inspection.
Please just don't make another video called " Bye bye GT8" after few month
Don't worry, that is not going to happen...
Shmee150 How can I configure the GT8? those it have in the Internet?
You cannot anymore. Car is sold out and I do not think there is a configurator on the Aston Martin website
OK thanks
When are you going get the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R?
Thank you so much much for sharing this entire process. Most of us will never be able to own a car like this but you share it in such an awesome way. Not just picking it up and hooning it, making a short video about it, but going through the purchase and manufacturing process and meeting so many people along the way. Keep up the great work.
I refreshed CZcams like a 100 times waiting for him to upload this video! Thanks Tim, I really enjoyed this! Can't wait for you to drive it on the road!
Aston really knows how to roll out the red carpet.
When ya have a lisp..calling yourself Shmee is a bad idea
Cory Unferferth Why?
Cory Unferferth man like thmee
Cory Unferferth lisp is about not being able to say "s" like scene or sand not shmee. That's not an S word. It's SH
The attention to detail is incredible. Pretty awesome that Aston Martin has a CEO that is so hands on with the product his company creates!
I have never been drawn to Aston Martin's but seeing this series really shows you how much care and pasion this company puts in their cars, and has actually managed to persuade me to the brand should i ever been fortunate enough to be able to buy one of their cars.
I loved every single episode of it, and can't wait to see the rest of it.
The carbon wings look like an Oreo cookie xD
u mean the badge, thought the same...cookies and cream
Hameed yup, the Aston Martin badge is known as it's 'wings' aha
James Wallis good iam not the only one who taught that 😂
f1racing PS4
Just a sticker basically. Anyone could just rip it off..
this is absolutely the coolest thing I'vee seen on your channel, Tim. really awesome that he would do this for you.
Really cool video Shmee! Thanks for that, I love Aston Martins and your gt8 is something special, can't wait for the videos featuring it
Congradulations Tim. Most of all thanks for that great journey. As a Porsche-Enthusiast to the death I shed tears, when you sold that GT4. But from all the content you released on yt, this series about the AM-factory was the most informative and emotional enjoyable. Have fun driving!
It looks incredible, very nice color combination. She is a keeper.
I really loved this video. The CEO checking your car is awesome.
What a fascinating and exciting experience. Congratulations on your GT8, and thanks for showing us this process!
i wasnt a fan of your spec at first but wow is it growing on me. and how amazing is it that you have the one and only GT8 inspected by Andy himself.
What an amazing experience Shmee!
Also is it weird that I got ASMR while watching the inspection process? XD
I thought I was the only one...
Happened to me with a lot of Shmee videos😂 Just watch the Full Induction tour of the 12C, or the Huawei Unboxing.
Wilson omg I knew I wasn’t the only one😂
me too
Great that Aston Martin provided this access. Andy does a great job (as he did with the GTR GT3 race program). I'm glad for you and it will indeed be even more of a special edition GT8 with the special badge by the CEO, and all the video of its construction and final inspection!! Have fun; enjoy; stay safe!! Very happy for you Tim!
Thank You so much Shmee for giving me an experience from my favorite car company. Car looks great, i was skeptical at first but i was wrong, it looks amazing. You are the best!!!
What an honour to have the Ceo give the inspection omg
No, no, no. The right answer is "Bad Andy, badges don't go on until Topaz are finished with detailing and PPF!" :D
This is great to see. There are only a couple of other car company CEOs I can think of that would do this kind of thing. Wonderful to see proper engineers like Andy Palmer at the head of car companies instead of accountants or marketing guys, definitely the right man to take Aston Martin in the right direction. This video was so satisfying to watch, looking forward to seeing more content on the GT8. Keep up the good work, Tim!
Very special indeed and you are very lucky to have Andy there as well. Enjoying you videos. Greetings
that´s a very nice and down-to-earth ceo :)
Is this just me or the tail pipe are not lining right
Pierre-Etienne Claudinon I also saw that and really hope they did too! So they can get it sorted. It was on my mind the whole video lol
Appears to be. That would bug the sh*t out of me! Especially after "CEO" inspection.
Yea, at 2:54 one can clearly see how the left side tailpipe is way higher compared to the hole of the "mesh grille" and the right side tailpipe.
also the hood gap on the right is a bit bigger than on the left side at 8:24
oh come on guys, youre ruining it for him :) . But seriously, even Im seeing it now. The pipes are off, the hood gap a little, more than the hood gap is the corner gap where the hood meets the front central mask is bigger on the left than the right (also @8:24 )...
Was never a huge fan of Aston Martin's but this one video here has changed my heart, and not to mention your spec at as well. Love it and now a fan of the brand
The quality of your content is exceptional. I was fortunate to go to that factory as a kid for design class. Great to see the inner workings of it, congrats on your build.
This was so cool to see your car being manufactured. Please do another series with Mercedes amg gtr. Keep up the great work!!
Fais P that all depends if Mercedes will let him film the process, plus it means him constantly traveling to and from Germany.
Jose Constant yh
What a privilege having the CEO do your inspection. :) You are going to end up with one special GT 8
Jim Cole uh he already ended up with it
Has he already taken delivery of the car? I only know what I see on his CZcams stuff.
Still need to take delivery of the car :)
Thanks for the reply Tim. So my statement still is correct then :)
WoW. that a really cool touch on the car, a ceo signature engine badge. And those Carbon wings look absolutly Beautiful. And than that sound en color scheme. Tim you got a Beautiful new addition to your car park. Beautiful
the startup is just amazing. great honor for you!
looking forward to see much more videos with the gt8.
regards from germany
This is such an awesome process, makes the car even more special!
I would probably never be able to sell it after this process
Probably the coolest Aston Martin i've ever seen !
Such a unique and cool video. And what a lovely and humble CEO!
Thanks for this, Tim and congratulations!
Enjoy that beautiful car and make sure to let us hear that V8 in many video's to come!
Very interesting vid. I was not into Astons, until I saw yours. The Blue and Orange, Brilliant!!! Loved the process and the details in the QA. Congrats Tim!!!!
badged by the ceo!
what an honor
Col Sum and still 2 big flaws at 2:40 and 8:24
Well done Tim
nice picture dude!
Tim Wirth Thanks I have one on order
Rohan Rishi-Raj nice
Congratulations to this dream car.
The starting sound is sooooooo awesome ....
I reheared it several times and it s just a perfectly wild, race sound.
Have fun with it.
What an amazing experience for you Tim and what a company for letting you document it in the way you have for us to see. Nice job Aston
not a fan of the orange, but can't deny how nice that car is, nice work shmee nice work Aston martin
Your exhausts are not in line tho, you should let that check out too
I love how simple Aston does there car. The interior doesn't try to look like a space ship but it all just flows so beautifully. Congrats Tim beautiful car
Very cool to have the CEO play a part in this series. Showing the power of what you've achieved Tim.
Sorry did I just see him use spit to remove something from the paintwork of a £180k car!? Lol
UKRider no, you are wrong... its a 250K car 😅 but yeah
UKRider
Simplicity...
It's part of the assembly process. too add some DNA
I'm french and I learn English with your.
je c pa si c possible :)
jimmypell une dickweeeed.bonjore
Quatorze i am from holland
I'm from Germany! :-)
Speak deutsch
I think its fantastic that the CEO of a company does final inspection and make sure the product is 100% according to quality standards. Im not aware of that many car companies that does that.
Thanks Shmee... a really fun video - and it's so telling to see the nearly obsessive interest of the CEO. If anyone is looking for the "secrets to success," I suspect we just witnessed one of the most important... every detail counts! Happy New Year!
That Lagonda at the beginning looks amazing!
i think the right exhaust pipe is slightly lower
Superb series Tim, thanks for sharing this unique Aston experience..
Cheers
Tony
Congrats Tim! You deserved thank you for keeping us in loop with the process, what an experience!!!
Don't rush people when they speak, just let them talk
I'm happy someone else noticed his. Hearing him finish Palmer's sentences on 10 different occasions was truly annoying.
150 made and for Shmee150. What a coincidence :D
Congrats!! Such a cool touch to have your car the only one inspected by the CEO! Such a provenance/history before the car even hits the roads!! KEEPER, DO NOT SELL THIS BABY.
wow mr andy palmer is very humble, what an honor to watch this video. thank you tim and mr andy palmer
What a lucky fella you are ,,,, awesome set of videos ,, not jealous in the slightest ;)
Because we're all car guys
Wish I could do that with Audi
That Lagonda Taraf though!
Omg! That start up was truely impressive... Like a snarling lion. That my friend is a glorious music!
Shmee, it is videos like this one that make me wish CZcams would have 4 rating options: Like / Love / Dislike / Hate
I would enthusiastically smash the Love button if that were the case.
This is absolutely going to be my favorite car in your fleet, it is undeniably GORGEOUS! I cannot tell you how much I love the spec, your colour choices here are so perfectly in line with my taste that seeing it under that lighting just took my breath away.
It is PERFECT, BEAUTIFUL, ELEGANT, and if I might venture to guess Salomondrin's opinion: DELICIOUS!!
Congratulations sir, and thank you SO MUCH for allowing me to come along on this journey with you in this series, I assure you I will not be missing a single episode of this piece of automotive art.
Merry Christmas Shmee, best wishes from me to you and your family. I hope you have a safe and wonderful New Years! Cheers!!
So only you have a gt8 inspected by dr. Andy palmer?
best episode of these episodes
This is Awesome! With the final inspection done by the CEO himself your car is trully trully special and will be skyrocketing in value! What an honour!
Love the attention to detail and that badge from Andy, love stuff like that!
I Think you should call this beast the Shmee-T8 ! :)
Just imagine how much this car is worth now. $$$$
Wow, what a privilege. This video has added some serious value to the car! Well done Shmee
I am loving this series so much. You had me on the production floor (machines and all :P) and this final inspection is quite awesome.
At first I was skittish about the colour choice but now, I understand it. Am a fan of this. :)
Massive props to Aston Martin for letting you see your car being made. :)
Shmee are you going to drop the GTR order for the 2019 F50 Hypercar from Mercedes?
Uh nope... That car is way too expensive for me.
Shmee150 LOL if only
I'm glad, I'd rather you buy 10 other cars than 1 hypercar anyway.
wassaby MB I had my fingers crossed that shmeeeee and that guy in the neon jacket would end up kissing and spaghetti would fall out of Thier pockets.
These hypercars that you cannot even enjoy because they're way over your skills and too precious are a bit silly if you ask me, especially when you can barely afford them.
At first, I hated the colors. Now im beginning to like it!
Glad to hear it!
Shmee150 Hi shmee
at fisrt i hated aston martins but now i've started to like them
Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 always good to see a guy who loves and appreciates his vehicles 😊😊 she looks amazing too 👍🏼
I love this series of episodes Tim! great job mate.
And the CEO seems like such a nice guy, and the sound... I mean for a "stock" exhaust its just bonkers
Shmee have you heard about the new Bentley supercar? if so, are you interessed?
I have not heard about it yet...
Shmee150 Oh, it was shown at Genève back in 2015 as a concept, it will rival the V8 vantage and AMG GT.
have you heard about an abarth 695 biposto record edition in ferrari yellow with no air-cond and soon to be installed radio?
That was not really a supercar, but a sporty GT car. That model is on its way, but unknown when it will arrive.
Oké, I see it as a supercar, but are you interested if it arrives?
That Lagonda Tarif would have made a good Shmeemobile. :P
James Bond *Looks at 675LT Spider*
:D
The Taraf costs twice as much as the LT Spider...
Kaisuke971 I'm pretty sure I made my joke pretty obvious.
Ghost Assassin how much does that cost?
Ghost Assassin How can it be a joke when it's not funny
This was a very enjoyable series to watch, thank you for putting it together! I can't imagine how special it was for you seeing as how you got to watch your own car effectively be born.
I wasn't a big fan of the spec when you revealed it but looking at it now, it's stunning. Congratulations Tim.
Tim, I love your cars, but I just dislike your color selection so much! 🤗 keep up with the good content though!
love Aston's, love blue, love orange....just not together
Yeah not to rain on his parade. but that color combo is not the best. My reaction to seeing that is "well, that's not gone well"
ayaxro yea im not sure what his inspiration was. it's good to be different, but not when it doesn't work well together
ayaxro in your opinions
this is the best video i have seen in years... Dr. Andy Palmer is so humble and nice
congrats on the new shmeemobile, the spec looks amazing, orange and blue always complement each other, it will go well with the awsome collection you now have, i hope to one day buy the car of my dreams and am working hard towards it
in my opponion little bit to much orange on the front, the grill is just to much and doenst fit the rest of the orange accents ;(
michO_e
What else do you want the colour to be in the grill? It'll just look like it's in Skirts without the orange on the grill
just black
Is it just me or does the Aston badge look like an Oreo with wings
I think its pretty cool that the guy who runs the whole thing has chosen to do this with the first run of DB11's.
I actually spent a couple of days at the old Newport Pagnell factory in the era of the DB7. They used to ferry the engines across the road on wooden trolleys. It is amazing what aston has progressed to.
What a great video, amazing having the CEO do the inspection makes it that bit more special