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PC62, I was focusing on the sales numbers rather than the logistics of manufacture, so agree with you that fine tuning will be required. If we can realistically be looking at a pro rata 2000-2500 build rate by year end (and have the confirmed orders to back-up a run rate like that), I'll be happy. Gonna be a very interesting to see what they actually say.....but I'm confident that it's going to be upbeat, everything I've heard within AML suggests as much.

I'm expecting a minimum of 2500 confirmed DBX orders (with deposits) at a conservative average of £180,000 transaction value. That would be £450,000,000 deliverable this year. Including the highly profitable accessory uplift I've included should push GP to somewhere in the region of 40%. If they simply confirm that DBX numbers like these are achievable this year, the SP will leg up considerably. Add in a credible plan for debt restructuring and we'll really be motoring, so these are the two main things I want to see on Wednesday....

No problem, apology accepted. I've probably just had too much sun today.....!!
Have a good evening.

They are.

Welcome on board Mercman. Quite a fitting name at the moment!!

Thanks Jjtrader, I feel educated and enlightened. I'll be sure to pass on the info that it is indeed 'as simple as bolting on whatever you want'. Not entirely sure why you're being so confrontational - you asked a question and I gave you an expanded answer (ie yes, they do make specials, and always have done) and you give me a lecture on how simple a process it is. I never said it was incredibly difficult, I said it was incredibly expensive. But 'just bolt on whatever you want'.....what engineering planet do you live on?
What a lovely way to respond when I simply took the time to answer a question you'd asked. I won't bother again, got better things to be doing with my time. Have a nice evening.

Jjtrader, Yep, think you'll see that I actually said they'd do whatever you want, but you'd just have to have extremely deep pockets. Truth of the matter is that this is already available and ahs always been available, but it's not advertised. However, there are quite a few customers who work with the design team to create the exact car they want. However, the process is a little bit more complicated than just 'bolting on whatever they want'.

No probs. Also, don't know if you saw what's below, I posted it yesterday, but a pretty busy board then. Signs are good for a very interesting AGM this week, think Stroll will be pretty bullish....
'Tried to get a definitive number on DBX orders through AML contacts, but they're keeping it quiet prior to the AGM. They will be giving pretty accurate numbers out then. They're keeping it quiet until the AGM because it's very good news. Apparently the place is buzzing about how well DBX is going. Very few cancellations through pandemic and really starting to take off again as lockdowns start to ease. Roll on the AGM.....it's being teed up internally to be very positive.'

Guys, just picked up on this thread, sorry been enjoying the sun.
Model split and timings about right. GPs about right, except DBX will be well above 30% after extras.
Aston already offer a bespoke service via their Q design dept. They'll go as far as you want to spend!! However, with the 'standard cars' being bonded aluminium and the mid engine cars likely to be mainly composite and carbon fibre, there's actually no potential for panel beaters to just make and bolt on new panels, like the old coachbuilder days. New panels means very expensive, stressed composites, new moulds, new high precision presses etc. Very expensive for one car, but they will do it if you have the money. In fact, AML already have a history of doing so, for example The Sultan of Brunei has had several bespoke Astons made over the years, including a 80's Virage 'shooting brake' (ugly as sin)…..

Tried to get a definitive number on DBX orders through AML contacts, but they're keeping it quiet prior to the AGM. They will be giving pretty accurate numbers out then. They're keeping it quiet until the AGM because it's very good news. Apparently the place is buzzing about how well DBX is going. Very few cancellations through pandemic and really starting to take off again as lockdowns start to ease. Roll on the AGM.....it's being teed up internally to be very positive.

Thanks JT

PATTSV see my other post re DBX orders.

Mr Nation, you best get your orders in then, as they're about to advise their dealers to expect a 12 month wait for new orders....

I actually don't think it's very photogenic, but it is stunning in the metal. Best Aston interior for quite a while.

There only a few weeks away, but you cannot get a definitive date for now. Line test cars have been produced and are in shake down, production cars ready to roll after that. My best guess would be late June, early July.

Tried to get a definitive number on DBX orders through contacts, but they're keeping it quiet prior to the AGM. They will be giving accurate numbers then. They're keeping it quiet until the AGM because it's very good news. Apparently the place is buzzing about how well DBX is going. Very few cancellations through pandemic and really starting to take off again as lockdowns start to ease. Roll on the AGM.....it's being teed up internally to be very positive.

Late 50s would cap off a fantastic week. Don't want it overcooked before the AGM.

Let's agree to disagree, think we'll have cleared sellers shortly and we already know there are buyers in the mid late 50s.
But let's face it, we're all guessing with this one!!

Dickie, Don't think you'll be far off with that. I'd like to see nice steady numbers now before the AGM.

I don't see it that way Maverick. Looking for an unspectacular rise this afternoon.