History & Specifications of Aston Martin

 History & Specifications of Aston Martin

The Aston Martin has origins dating back to1914 and production dating to 1921, a record for specialist automobile producers. Few companies have had such a long, independent life as Aston Martin. The firm has had its share of crisis but has managed to recover each time with renewed vigor. No company has been able to maintain such consistent focus as Aston Martin. Founded by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford in 1913, the company has devoted itself to the highest-quality sports and touring cars with a focus on racing. With each reconstitution as a company, the founding goal was reaffirmed and enhanced. By virtue of this long production life and consistent focus, the Aston Martin automobile remains a fascinating prospect, no matter what vintage one may choose to buy. The prewar cars are beautifully made with elegant low lines. The postwar cars through the DB2/4 Mark III retain a very strong identifying look and a unique mechanical description, essentially “sporting” in feel. The later production cars beginning with the DB4 are splendid grand touring machines able to challenge any rivals. The Aston Martin, of whatever vintage, is a pleasure to drive and always a thoroughbred. It is a car that rewards skill. Some models are blindingly fast; all are beautifully made. The survival of Aston martin as a high quality, low volume prestige car maker throughout the post war highs and lows of the British motor industry is a matter of no small wonder. It has been on the brink of extinction several times. That this most British marques still thrives today is due not only to the image and quality of the product, but also to the character of the men who have influenced its fortunes over the years. Paradoxically, given its fluctuating fortunes during several changes of ownership, the post war history of Aston martin is characterized by a strong sense of continuity, especially in engine, chassis and body work design. The prospects for the company are brighter than ever, and looking at the accomplishments of the past, one might speculate that the best is yet to come.

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