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A few words from my experiences from behind the camera since 1985. There have been good times and a number of ‘challenges’, but I am so glad I chose this fabulous career. Thanks also to my wonderful customers, who have supported me over the years and I am not finished yet - more stories to follow!

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Finding the DBS

My Grandfather, Albert Barker, certainly had a penchant for Aston Martin motorcars, having owned a DB 4, 5 and a 6. As a young boy, I spent many a happy hour in the rear seats of these majestic machines, sliding across the seats as Grandpa threw the car into the bends.

Then in September of 1968, he purchased a beautiful white DBS model, with a four litre straight six engine and the width of an American muscle car. I was now ten years old and this was my bedroom pin-up machine. I was on love!

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