John Christopher takes a fresh look at 100 years of Britains 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 & 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 & financial troubles often tempered progress & 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 & statistics.