Aston Martin Sports Car Books - History and Models
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Aston Martin Made in Britain
Aston Martin'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.
Ben 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. Ultimately, 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.
From 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.
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Author:
Ben Collins
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304 pages, 24 x 16 x 2.9 cm / 9 x 6.3 x 1.14 in, paperback
Aston Martin, Power, Beauty and Soul (2nd Edition)
For a century now the Aston Martin name has been synonymous with performance, style and sophistication. Perhaps more than any other luxury car it possesses a mystique and charisma that have established it as a cultural icon and the pinnacle of automotive ingenuity. Yet the brand's survival has not always been assured. That Aston Martins are still being produced today is testament to the power of the name and what it represents to car lovers worldwide.
In "Aston Martin: Power, Beauty and Soul", author David Dowsey explores the colourful history of Aston Martin, from its humble beginnings in a London garage in 1913, to its takeover by the Ford Motor Company in 1987 and sale in 2007. Many of those intimately involved at the various stages of the car's history offer fascinating insights into the development of the Aston Martin and amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Mike Harbar's delightful renderings add a charming bespoke dimension to the book.
With lush full-colour photography, comprehensive specifications of every model from the early DB right up to the V8 Vantage Roadster, and production statistics and racing results Aston Martin: Power, Beauty and Soul is an indispensable reference for motor enthusiasts and a book that truly does justice to the Aston Martin name.
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Author:
David Dowsey
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352 pages, 30 x 24.5 x 3.2 cm / 11.8 x 9.7 x 1.26 in, hardback
Illustrations:
400 colour photos
Publisher:
Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd (AUS, 2022)
ISBN:
9781864707304
Aston Martin, Power, Beauty and Soul (2nd Edition)
Aston Martin is a marque that holds a special place in the British motor industry. As a manufacturer of cars for over 100 years, its history is tied up with the British psyche, and the marque holds a special place in the hearts of all motoring enthusiasts. This book charts the history of Aston Martin from its early days in central London, as Banford and Martin, through the Bertelli years in Feltham and the post-war David Brown years at Newport Pagnell to the current day with its purpose-built, state-of-the-art factory in Gaydon, Warwickshire.
Now seen as an iconic luxury British sports car manufacturer, Aston Martin has been designing, manufacturing and racing cars for over 100 years, almost continuously. Known for combining quality, style and performance in its products, the company has often struggled to balance these attributes with financial success. Fortunately, over the years generous investors who recognize the potential in the company have always been on hand to rescue and perpetuate the brand. Looking at the engines, the cars, the people, the business and car owners, this book tells the story of a quintessentially British marque.
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Author:
Matthew Vale
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192 pages, 28 x 22 x 2 cm / 11 x 8.7 x 0.79 in, hardback
John Christopher takes a fresh look at 100 years of Britain's most iconic car company, Aston Martin. From the origins of the Aston Martin marque, through the gadget-laden stars of numerous James Bond films, to the prestigious super-cars that continue to be market leaders throughout the world.
Aston Martin was nearly called Bamford Martin, as founders Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford were already selling cars together, but in the end the company was named after the Aston Hill speed hill-climb near Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire. Their first car was produced in 1915 but war and financial troubles often tempered progress and the company went through various changes in ownership on its way to becoming the global icon it is today.
Following the typical Story book format, this sleekest of cars is celebrated with a wealth of colour photographs, facts and statistics.
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Author:
John Christopher
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128 pages, 12.5 x 19 x 1.5 cm / 4.9 x 7.5 x 0.59 in, hardback
Aston Martin produced some of its most remarkable sports cars under Augustus Bertelli's leadership from 1926 to 1940. Renowned for their reliability and performance, these cars excelled in endurance racing, including the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours. This book examines Aston Martin models from Bertelli's era, such as the 1.5-litre First, Second, and Third Series cars, as well as the 2-Litre range introduced in 1936. Notable models like the International, Le Mans, Mark II, Ulster, and Speed are detailed.
The book also highlights the post-Bertelli contributions of engineer Claude Hill and owner Gordon Sutherland, who developed innovative prototypes like "Donald Duck" and Atom, laying the groundwork for the company's post-war resurgence under David Brown.
Accompanied by a wealth of contemporary and modern photographs, this book serves as a definitive guide to Aston Martin's pre-war cars. It celebrates the enduring appeal of these vehicles, cherished by enthusiasts and preserved through the efforts of the Aston Martin Owners Club. A valuable resource for collectors and admirers, it showcases the legacy of a unique era in Aston Martin's history.
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Author:
Matthew Vale
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143 pages, 28 x 22 x 1.9 cm / 11 x 8.7 x 0.75 in, hardback
Aston Martin Ulster : The remarkable history of CMC 614 (Exceptional Cars)
CMC 614 is the registration number of an historic Aston Martin Ulster which has, without doubt, competed in more races than any other Aston. Built in 1935 to the same specification as the factory team cars, it took part in the Le Mans 24 Hour race, the Mille Miglia, and the Tourist Trophy in 1935. Eddie Hall and Count Johnny Lurani were among the celebrated drivers who raced it in its first season.
The 1.5 litre Ulster model marked the peak of Aston's pre-war achievements and marque enthusiasts recognize CMC 614 as one of the finest examples of the 28 made - as well as the most raced Aston of all time.
Today, CMC 614 is presented as equipped for Le Mans in 1935 and is original in virtually all respects, having been maintained by Ecurie Bertelli, the business which Edwards co-founded with fellow Ulster owner Nick Mason. The book is lavishly illustrated with a mix of period and contemporary images including a gallery of colour photographs showing the car and all its fascinating details.
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Author:
Stephen Archer
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128 pages, 25 x 29 x 1.6 cm / 9.8 x 11.4 x 0.63 in, hardback
Illustrations:
120+ b&w and colour photos
Publisher:
Porter Press International (GB, 2018)
ISBN:
9781907085321
Aston Martin Ulster : The remarkable history of CMC 614
As amazing as it is to 21st century eyes, the Lagonda was beyond astounding when it still in showrooms. Back then, it was science fiction made real. Today, its charm lies in the optimism of another era; a future that in some ways never really arrived and some ways is here in a very real way.
This book goes into extreme detail about the car, the people behind the car, and the people who bought the car. There is some information on nearly every car made. With 253 pages and over 785 photos, including photos of almost 400 of the 645 cars produced, this book is a must-have for all enthusiasts.
Details thoroughly the design and development of Aston Martin engines including the 580X Vantage, the Virage, and the V8 Coupe. In particular it focusses on the twin supercharged 32 valve Vantage engine - an engine which set new standards, being the most powerful production car engine in the world at the time of its release in 1992.
Illustrated with photographs from that time and including power and torque curves, this book provides a unique look into a period of Aston's history, written by one of the key men involved in making it happen. It gives an insight into life at the AM factory at Newport Pagnell; an understanding of the benefits of Supercharging at the time of manufacture; and a historic record of engine design, development and production that would otherwise have been lost to time. "Aston Martin Engine Development" will appeal to Aston Martin owners and enthusiasts and to anyone else with an interest in engines and high-performance cars.
Arthur George Wilson joined Aston Martin in the early part of 1959. In a career spanning over 40 years, he took up the post of AML Head of Engines in 1984 where he stayed until his retirement in 2000. He developed the 580X Vantage engine, the 32 valve engine and designed and developed the twin supercharged 32 valve Vantage engine, and the engine for the normally aspirated V8 Coupe.
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Author:
Arthur Wilson
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192 pages, 23.5 x 15.5 cm / 9.25 x 6.1 in, hardback
Aston Martin has been one of the most famous British car brands for over ninety years. Created in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. It has been a subsidiary of Prodrive since 2007 (Prodrive, an English company specializing in preparation and motorsport created in 1984).
The name Aston Martin comes from the name of its creator and the Aston Clinton hill climb, won in 1914 by Lionel Martin. Favorite vehicle of the famous James Bond, Aston Martin creates luxury, sports and racing cars.
From a simple notoriety in the 1950s, the brand reached legendary status by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959. Known throughout the world despite the small number of cars produced, still present on the most famous endurance circuits, Aston Martin has won the loyalty of a crowd of unconditional fans all over the world.
Thanks to a rich iconography, you will discover throughout the pages the history of the Grand Touring cars of this prestigious brand, from the immediate post-war period to the present day.
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Author:
Jacques-Louis Bertin, Arnald Millereau
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256 pages, 29 x 24 cm / 11.4 x 9 in, hardback, in cassette
Aston Martin - Alliance du sport et du luxe (Autofocus)
Since the brand was founded in 1913, Aston Martin has continually pushed the performance, aesthetics and quality of its models to the extreme. Derived from racing prototypes, the pre-war cars allowed the brand to build its reputation on the circuits. This was followed by the legendary DBs of the David Brown era, and particularly the media-friendly DB5 driven by the famous agent 007. The arrival of the V8 in the early 1970s ushered in a new generation of Aston Martins, giving birth to the famous DBS V8 and AM V8, then to the Vantage line, not forgetting the very exclusive Lagonda. In 2001, the brand impressed with the astonishing Vanquish and its 6-litre V12. Three years later, the DB9 and its convertible version, the Volante, completed the range, making the brand more accessible. Aston Martin is synonymous with excellence and its legendary vehicles are recognized as the most coveted in the world.
This book traces the history of Aston Martin and its sports cars.
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Author:
Jean-Marie Defrance, Arnaud Taquet
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160 pages, 30 x 25 x 1.9 cm / 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.75 in, paperback
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