ASTON MARTIN 2013 EN THIS EDITION IS DEDICATED TO OUR FOUNDERS, ROBERT BAMFORD & LIONEL MARTIN Robert Bamford Lionel Martin “An Aston Martin combines three important elements: Power, Beauty, Soul. Aston Martins are truly special — they always have been and always will be.” Dr. Ulrich Bez Chief Executive Officer 3 World-leading design, exceptional engineering and extraordinary craftsmanship are central to Aston Martin’s ethos of Power, Beauty and Soul, and each and every Aston Martin is an expression of this. As we celebrate the company’s 100th year and look forward to the next century of handcrafting the most beautiful and exciting cars, Aston Martin stands proud at the head of a long automotive tradition of heritage and the best of British craftsmanship. Aston Martin as a brand and company is constantly evolving and our range reflects the changing demands, aspirations and lifestyles of our customers, from the Cygnet through to the One-77. Our ability to go the distance, on road and track, is testament to world-beating quality, reliability and durability. Central to Aston Martin’s engineering approach is the state-of-the-art Vertical Horizontal (VH) architecture. Using materials and engineering principles taken from the aerospace industry, this bonded aluminium structure is extremely light, strong and resistant to bending and twisting. Our pursuit of perfection and our obsession with perfect panel fit and flawless paint finish are born from the desire to build the world’s most beautiful cars. Our mastery of working with materials such as aluminium, carbon fibre and leather, combined with manufacturing precision and intense technology all come to life when you drive your Aston Martin. Dr. Ulrich Bez Chief Executive Officer 4 5 CELEBRATING THE FIRST 100 YEARS OF ASTON MARTIN The maker of exceptional high performance seen Aston Martin create some of the most cars since 1913, Aston Martin is one of the beautiful and exciting road and racing cars world’s most iconic automotive brands. ever made, we will always draw inspiration Independent in spirit and ownership, from our greatest achievements of the past. we remain resolute and true to the ethos of creating cars that embrace advanced The sensational Vanquish is a symbol of engineering, yet exude understated elegance. our commitment to embracing change and innovation while respecting those In pursuing our goal of creating ever qualities that make an Aston Martin so more appealing, more appropriate and very special. As such it is the perfect flagship more accomplished cars we are always for the strongest model range in our rich looking to our future. Yet with such a rich history, and the ultimate expression of heritage that over the last 100 years has Power, Beauty and Soul. 6 OUR HISTORY 1914 1927 1930 1932 1939 1950 Company founded Coal Scuttle Aston Hill Climb Bamford & Martin Series-2 Series-3 DB2 DB4 1913 1914 1914 1914-1925 1932-1933 1934-1935 1950-1953 1958-1963 Bamford and Martin The first Aston Martin. The Aston Martin Quantity built 60. Quantity built 130. Quantity built 165. Quantity built 410. Quantity built 1185. Limited founded 1914 — Lionel Martin name is born following 1951 — DB2 comes 1963 — Roy Salvadori 13 January in is appointed Chairman. success at Aston 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the wins at Monza in Henniker Mews, South Hill Climb. 3-litre class at DB4GT. Kensington, London. Le Mans. 2003 V8 Coupe V12 Vanquish DB7 Zagato DB9 V8 Vantage DBS V12 Vantage Rapide 1996-2000 2001-2007 2003 2004-2012 2005- 2007-2012 2009- 2010-2012 Quantity built 101. Quantity built 2578. Quantity built 200 Aston Martin Engine 2007 — 2007 — Aston Martin 2008 — Nürburgring Rapide unveiled 1997 — Bob Dover is 2002 — Vanquish (includes DBAR1). Plant opens in David Richards purchased by Engineering Technical at 2009 Frankfurt appointed Chairman. features in 2003 — Gaydon Cologne, assembling is appointed Chairman. Investment Dar and Centre opens. Motor Show. ‘Die Another Day’. facility opens. both V8 and V12 Dr. Ulrich Bez Adeem Investments. 2000 — Dr. Ulrich Bez engines. is appointed CEO and continues as CEO. 2008 — features in later Chairman. the James Bond film ‘Quantum of Solace’. 1971 1972 1984 DB4GT Zagato DB5 DB6 DBS AMV8 V8 Vantage V8 Vantage DB7 1960-1963 1963-1966 1965-1970 1967-1972 1972-1989 1977-1990 1993-2000 1994-2003 Quantity built 19. Quantity built 1059. Quantity built 1788. Quantity built 1193. Quantity built 2360. Quantity built 458. Quantity built 288. Quantity built 6892. 1964 — features in 1965 — DB5 features 1969 — DBS features 1987 — AMV8 Vantage the James Bond film in ‘Thunderball’. in ‘On Her Majesty’s features in ‘The Living ‘Goldfinger’. Secret Service’. Daylights’. One-77 Cygnet Virage V12 Zagato V12 Vantage Roadster Vanquish DB9 Rapide S 2010-2012 2011- 2011-2012 2012- 2012- 2012- 2012- 2013- 2009 — One-77 wins Unveiling of the Launch of the Virage Historic partnership Launch of the A century of Major enhancements Launch of the design award at public Cygnet Concept and V8 Vantage S. was rekindled in 2011 V12 Vantage Roadster, exceptional sports to the iconic DB9 are Rapide S, the most debut at Villa d’Este Car at the Geneva with the unveiling of the most exciting cars is distilled into revealed. Boasting powerful and luxurious Concours. Motor Show. the V12 Zagato at the Vantage we have a bold, new breed new styling, revised four-door Aston Martin Concorso d’Eleganza, ever built. of Aston Martin: engineering and ever produced. 2010 — Launch of Villa d’Este, Italy. Vanquish. enhanced luxury — the V8 Vantage N420 DB9 is the derivative and first quintessential production model Sports GT. of One-77. To mark our Centenary year in the a black tie champagne reception and Nürburgring, Le Mans and Spa 24-hour manner it deserves we have put together gala dinner. races. Privateer teams will also be a spectacular programme of events contesting numerous domestic GT to celebrate and commemorate our As Centenary celebrations kicked off championships throughout Europe, the glorious past, exciting present and in London, Aston Martin also hosted a United States, Middle East and Asia ambitious future. 100th Birthday party with a difference Pacific regions, upholdingA ston Martin’s in Dubai. Perched high above the proud tradition of racing success. Our activities began on 15 January shimmering Arabian Gulf, selected 2013 – precisely 100 years to the guests and dignitaries were wowed The focal point of 2013’s celebrations day since the official incorporation by the unprecedented sight of an is Centenary Week; a festival of all of the company – at Henniker Mews Aston Martin Vanquish being airlifted things Aston Martin from 15 July to in Chelsea, Aston Martin’s original into position on the helipad of the iconic 21 July. Designed to appeal to owners home. Past and present were perfectly Burj Al Arab, before sitting down to and brand enthusiasts, this seven-day represented in the stunning shape of enjoy a sumptuous dinner. extravaganza encompasses special the new Vanquish, which joined ‘A3’, activities at our Gaydon headquarters, the oldest surviving Aston Martin, and a Spring sees the start of the international driving tours, a 1,000-guest ‘birthday commemorative plaque was unveiled. motorsport season and Aston Martin party’ on Saturday 20 July and a Later that day some 600 guests of Racing will be challenging for honours spectacular Centenary Celebration Aston Martin and friends and family in the world’s most prestigious event held at Kensington Gardens, brought this historic day to a close with endurance events, including the London on Sunday 21 July. OUR HISTOR Y 7 CENTENARY CALENDAR — AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR. AN EXCEPTIONAL CALENDAR OF INTERNATIONAL EVENTS. FROM EXCLUSIVE CHAMPAGNE RECEPTIONS AND GRUELLING ENDURANCE RACES TO GLAMOROUS CENTENARY GATHERINGS, WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 100TH BIRTHDAY WITH STYLE. WE SINCERELY LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING US. 17–20 May 2013 21-23 June July 2013 NÜRBURGRING 24HR RACE — LE MANS CENTENARY Parade — CENTENARY Drives — Hundreds of cars will start the fearsome Aston Martin Racing invites you to be part The Aston Martin Centenary Drives 24-hour race, which runs on the daunting of Aston Martin’s Centenary celebrations programme offers you the opportunity to 25km circuit combining the legendary at the 2013, 24 Hours of Le Mans. A truly drive through some of the world’s most Nordschleife and the modern Grand Prix once in a lifetime opportunity, you will spectacular scenery, giving you the chance track. In our Centenary year we will once be one of only 100 Aston Martin owners to enjoy your car in a truly dynamic again be competing on the world-renowned to complete a parade lap of the iconic environment. At the end of each day, you race track with a spectacular line-up of cars. La Sarthe circuit in front of 250,000 will relax in an exclusive hotel, enjoying fine expectant race fans. 100 cars representing wine and dining with like-minded owners. 18 May 2013 100 years of exceptional beauty and We have purposefully scheduled the UK and BONHAMS AUCTION — engineering excellence. European events to start or finish with the Centenary Celebration event in London on The famous Bonhams Aston Martin sale To find out more about this or other Sunday 21 July. has always garnered the attention of auto Aston Martin Racing events please contact enthusiasts and collectors alike. In our Carol Melville on +44 (0)1295 754 070 or 6 & 7 July 2013 Centenary year, the world’s largest antique email [email protected] AMOC CENTENARY RACE — collectibles auctioneer will once more be selling a huge set of Aston Martin Brands Hatch, one of the best known motorcars and parts, held at Aston Martin race circuits in the UK, will host the Works Service in Newport Pagnell, Aston Martin Owners Club Centenary race Buckinghamshire on 18 May 2013.