In 1913 founded the engineers Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford a small business to build cars, originally intended only for them. The company name Aston Martin was actually only in 1914 and grew out of the successes Lionel Martin recorded during the then famous Aston Clinton Hill Climb near the same place. Meanwhile, all that has been almost 100 years ago played, but today we can still enjoy all this beauty from England. Now from Gaydon.
100th Anniversary
it is also in Gaydon where the Aston Martin celebrating its 100th anniversary celebrates grand. But the original birthplace of the brand - Chelsea - is done as part of the Centenaries. There will even their oldest surviving Aston Martin car, the A3 from 1921, exhibition, accompanied by the latest flagship Vanquish. A little further, in the heart of London, there will be a special event held hosted by the actor Sir John Standing. He will speak a few words about the bygone years of Aston Martin and in style as founder Lionel Martin formerly did.
Aston Martin 100th Anniversary |
Later, in July next year, the centenary further and there is a kind Concours d’Elegance around the sports car brand planned again in Gaydon. Under the heading "Centenary Drivers" will find plenty to admire: Aston Martins familiar relationship with James Bond to historic racing images.
Aston Martin and AMG
In short, Aston Martin 100th Anniversary promises a beautiful celebration. And during the festivities will be the year driven manufacturer also necessary to tell about the present and future; including the fact that they recently invest industrial have found a new investor. Extremely curious, we or during enthusiastically soaked words also AMG passes in review. It is rumored fact that Aston Martin is currently in talks with Mercedes-AMG for the supply of (modern) engines. Moreover, the realization of this link is easily made: namely Invest industrial was formerly owner of the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati and previously worked once with AMG. Currently deny both Aston Martin and AMG in all keys that a possible relationship in the pipeline.