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Aston Martin celebrates 100-year anniversary

  • Coal Scuttle (1915) - The first Aston Martin. It was christened ‘Coal Scuttle’ and powered by a 1389cc Coventry Climax engine (AMHT)
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    Coal Scuttle (1915) - The first Aston Martin (Registered on 16th March). It is christened ‘Coal Scuttle’ and powered by a 1389cc Coventry Climax engine (AMHT)

    Coal Scuttle (1915) - The first Aston Martin. It was christened ‘Coal Scuttle’ and powered by a 1389cc Coventry Climax engine (AMHT)
  • DB1 (1948-1950) – The DB1 was premiered at the 1948 London Motor Show. Based on a chassis similar to the Atom that preceded WW2, only 14 examples were built. This car begins to feature the recognisable Aston Martin grille shape that is seen today (AMHT)
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    DB1 (1948-1950) – The Two Litre Sports (DB1) was premiered at the 1948 London Motor Show. Based on a chassis similar to the Atom that preceded WW2, only 14 examples were built. This car begins to feature the recognisable Aston Martin grille shape that is seen today (AMHT)

    DB1 (1948-1950) – The DB1 was premiered at the 1948 London Motor Show. Based on a chassis similar to the Atom that preceded WW2, only 14 examples were built. This car begins to feature the recognisable Aston Martin grille shape that is seen today (AMHT)
  • DB 2-4 (1953-1955) - The DB2-4 is recognised as the world’s first hatchback and featured a 2.6 litre engine producing 125 bhp and a top speed of 120 mph (AMHT)
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    DB 2-4 (1953-1955) - The DB2-4 is recognised as the world’s first hatchback and featured a 2.6 litre engine producing 125 bhp and a top speed of 120 mph (AMHT)

    DB 2-4 (1953-1955) - The DB2-4 is recognised as the world’s first hatchback and featured a 2.6 litre engine producing 125 bhp and a top speed of 120 mph (AMHT)
  • BR1 (1956-1959) – The DBR1 is recognised as one of the most successful racing Aston Martins. Many famous victories were secured although none as famous as the 1st and 2nd place at Le Mans in 1959. Aston Martin went on to win the 1959 World Sportscar Championship with the DBR1. Only four examples were built (AMHT)
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    BR1 (1956-1959) – The DBR1 is recognised as one of the most successful racing Aston Martins. Many famous victories were secured although none as famous as the 1st and 2nd place at Le Mans in 1959. Aston Martin went on to win the 1959 World Sportscar Championship with the DBR1. Only four examples were built (AMHT)

    BR1 (1956-1959) – The DBR1 is recognised as one of the most successful racing Aston Martins. Many famous victories were secured although none as famous as the 1st and 2nd place at Le Mans in 1959. Aston Martin went on to win the 1959 World Sportscar Championship with the DBR1. Only four examples were built (AMHT)
  • DB4 GT Zagato (1960-1963) - Aston Martin begins its long association with Milan-based coachbuilder Zagato. The DB4 GT Zagato features a 314 bhp engine, acrylic windows and a super lightweight body. Only 19 were produced (AMHT)
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    DB4 GT Zagato (1960-1963) - Aston Martin begins its long association with Milan-based coachbuilder Zagato. The DB4 GT Zagato features a 314 bhp engine, acrylic windows and a super lightweight body. Only 19 were produced (AMHT)

    DB4 GT Zagato (1960-1963) - Aston Martin begins its long association with Milan-based coachbuilder Zagato. The DB4 GT Zagato features a 314 bhp engine, acrylic windows and a super lightweight body. Only 19 were produced (AMHT)
  • DB5 (1963-1965) – The DB5 was an evolution of the DB4. The main development included a new 4.0 litre engine and the option of a five speed gearbox. The car was originally featured in Goldfinger and most recently Skyfall as James Bond’s preferred car. Only 1059 examples were produced (AMHT)
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    DB5 (1963-1965) – The DB5 was an evolution of the DB4. The main development included a new 4.0 litre engine and the option of a five speed gearbox. The car was originally featured in Goldfinger and most recently Skyfall as James Bond’s preferred car. Only 1059 examples were produced (AMHT)

    DB5 (1963-1965) – The DB5 was an evolution of the DB4. The main development included a new 4.0 litre engine and the option of a five speed gearbox. The car was originally featured in Goldfinger and most recently Skyfall as James Bond’s preferred car. Only 1059 examples were produced (AMHT)
  • V8 Vantage (1977-1989) – Released in 1977, this 170mph car shot to fame as the world’s fastest production road car and is universally accepted as both Aston Martin and Britain’s first supercar (AMHT)
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    V8 Vantage (1977-1989) – Released in 1977, this 170mph car shot to fame as the world’s fastest production road car and is universally accepted as both Aston Martin and Britain’s first supercar (AMHT)

    V8 Vantage (1977-1989) – Released in 1977, this 170mph car shot to fame as the world’s fastest production road car and is universally accepted as both Aston Martin and Britain’s first supercar (AMHT)
  • Lagonda (1976-1990) - The controversial Lagonda was designed by William Towns and launched in 1976. It attracted a huge amount of publicity and sales were strong (AMHT)
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    Lagonda (1976-1990) - The controversial Lagonda was designed by William Towns and launched in 1976. It attracted a huge amount of publicity and sales were strong (AMHT)

    Lagonda (1976-1990) - The controversial Lagonda was designed by William Towns and launched in 1976. It attracted a huge amount of publicity and sales were strong (AMHT)
  • DB9 (2003-2012) – The DB9 made a huge impact at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and represented a new era for Aston Martin, with the first to use what is known as VH (Vertical/Horizontal) architecture. The DB9 was given a major refresh in late 2012 (AMHT)
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    DB9 (2003-2012) – The DB9 made a huge impact at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and represented a new era for Aston Martin, with the first to use what is known as VH (Vertical/Horizontal) architecture. The DB9 was given a major refresh in late 2012 (AMHT)

    DB9 (2003-2012) – The DB9 made a huge impact at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and represented a new era for Aston Martin, with the first to use what is known as VH (Vertical/Horizontal) architecture. The DB9 was given a major refresh in late 2012 (AMHT)
  • One-77 (2008) fuses advanced technology with stunning Aston Martin design. Based on a sophisticated carbon fibre chassis with a handcrafted aluminium body, this 7.3 litre V12 super car delivers exhilarating performance for a strictly limited number of 77 customers (AMHT)
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    One-77 fuses advanced technology with stunning Aston Martin design to create possibly the world’s most desirable automotive art form. Based on a sophisticated carbon fibre chassis with a handcrafted aluminium body, this 7.3 litre V12 super car delivers exhilarating performance for a strictly limited number of 77 customers (AMHT)

    One-77 (2008) fuses advanced technology with stunning Aston Martin design. Based on a sophisticated carbon fibre chassis with a handcrafted aluminium body, this 7.3 litre V12 super car delivers exhilarating performance for a strictly limited number of 77 customers (AMHT)
Coal Scuttle (1915) - The first Aston Martin. It was christened ‘Coal Scuttle’ and powered by a 1389cc Coventry Climax engine (AMHT)
DB1 (1948-1950) – The DB1 was premiered at the 1948 London Motor Show. Based on a chassis similar to the Atom that preceded WW2, only 14 examples were built. This car begins to feature the recognisable Aston Martin grille shape that is seen today (AMHT)
DB 2-4 (1953-1955) - The DB2-4 is recognised as the world’s first hatchback and featured a 2.6 litre engine producing 125 bhp and a top speed of 120 mph (AMHT)
BR1 (1956-1959) – The DBR1 is recognised as one of the most successful racing Aston Martins. Many famous victories were secured although none as famous as the 1st and 2nd place at Le Mans in 1959. Aston Martin went on to win the 1959 World Sportscar Championship with the DBR1. Only four examples were built (AMHT)
DB4 GT Zagato (1960-1963) - Aston Martin begins its long association with Milan-based coachbuilder Zagato. The DB4 GT Zagato features a 314 bhp engine, acrylic windows and a super lightweight body. Only 19 were produced (AMHT)
DB5 (1963-1965) – The DB5 was an evolution of the DB4. The main development included a new 4.0 litre engine and the option of a five speed gearbox. The car was originally featured in Goldfinger and most recently Skyfall as James Bond’s preferred car. Only 1059 examples were produced (AMHT)
V8 Vantage (1977-1989) – Released in 1977, this 170mph car shot to fame as the world’s fastest production road car and is universally accepted as both Aston Martin and Britain’s first supercar (AMHT)
Lagonda (1976-1990) - The controversial Lagonda was designed by William Towns and launched in 1976. It attracted a huge amount of publicity and sales were strong (AMHT)
DB9 (2003-2012) – The DB9 made a huge impact at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and represented a new era for Aston Martin, with the first to use what is known as VH (Vertical/Horizontal) architecture. The DB9 was given a major refresh in late 2012 (AMHT)
One-77 (2008) fuses advanced technology with stunning Aston Martin design. Based on a sophisticated carbon fibre chassis with a handcrafted aluminium body, this 7.3 litre V12 super car delivers exhilarating performance for a strictly limited number of 77 customers (AMHT)