2017 brought victory for Aston Martin at the 85th 24 Hours of Le Mans in dramatic style, after Jonny Adam snatched the GTE Pro lead on the final lap of the iconic endurance race, overtaking the #63 Corvette of Jordan Taylor just as he crossed the finish line.

Six World Championship victories was a record for any car in the 1950s and remained a record until surpassed by the Ferrari 250TR.

In 1947, privately owned Huddersfield gear and machine tools manufacturer David Brown Limited bought Aston Martin putting it under control of its Tractor Group.

Unlike Bond's previous car, the Aston Martin DB5, no gadgets were seen in the DBS other than a mounting for a telescopic-sight rifle in the glove compartment. In the final scenes of the film, Bond's wife is shot and killed while sitting in the car.

A 1959 review by Road & Track magazine praised the car for everything but its $7,450 price.

In 1922, two cars competed in the French Grand Prix, rapidly establishing the marque's racing credentials. Later that year, the team went on to break ten world records at the Brooklands motor racing circuit.

He took the Atom for a test drive during the negotiations and clearly liked what he saw enough to put in his bid for the company.

Aston Martin knows who they are selling to. It's all about "Power, Beauty, and Soul". Because cars are not just a driving tool.

The DB3S proved significantly more successful than its predecessor, the DB3, notching several big wins before being replaced by the DBR1.

Aston Martin announced that the last 50 cars built would have a new 'Ultimate Black' exterior colour, upgraded interior, and personalised sill plaques.