{"title":"Ben Collins","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of \u003cstrong\u003eBen Collins\u003c\/strong\u003e, an author who seamlessly blends a passion for automobiles with the thrill of travel and adventure. Known widely for his exhilarating narratives and deep dives into the world of iconic car brands, Ben Collins invites readers on a journey through the evolution of engineering brilliance and the stories behind legendary vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eAston Martin\u003c\/em\u003e. This book offers a captivating exploration into the history and legacy of one of the world's most renowned car manufacturers. Through engaging stories and detailed insights, Collins uncovers the intricacies of design and performance that have made Aston Martin a symbol of luxury and speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a car enthusiast or a lover of travel adventures, Ben Collins' books provide a unique blend of storytelling and factual exploration, making them a must-read for anyone keen to delve into the world of high-performance automobiles and the excitement of the open road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating intersections of speed, culture, and innovation. Each page promises an adventure as riveting as a roaring engine on a winding road.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aston-martin-by-ben-collins-9781529410815","title":"Aston Martin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom bestselling author, racer and stunt driver Ben Collins - the man who was The Stig - comes a story of spies, speed and hard-driving genius: a driver's love letter to one of the world's best-loved machines.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAston Martin\u003c\/i\u003e's first, wickedly fast models were forged at a time when Ferrari's premises at Maranello was nothing but a ploughed field. This book celebrates a century of innovators who kept the fire burning brightly for over a century, from the visionary pioneers Martin and Bamford to modern-day design guru Adrian Newey; from a glamorous web of pre- and post-war spies and racing drivers, to David Brown and the achingly beautiful DB models beloved of Bonds past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBen Collins explores the car with the double-o prefix from a unique perspective behind the wheel, carving through country lanes in his father's V8 Vantage, driving Aston Martins in four James Bond movies and competing against them in the legendary Le Mans 24-hour race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, this is a very British success story: of a triumph of engineering that has burned brightly from the Roaring 20s to the 2020s, and an iconic car that never says die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072129286380,"sku":"9781529410815","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14529873482732.jpg?v=1765079677"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ben-collins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}