Most commonly known among the general populace for its oil-squirting, rocket-launching DB5 of the ’60s James Bond movies, the Aston Martin Car Company actually boasts a very long history of sports and competition cars dating back to the company’s founding in 1919. This month’s Web site is an unofficial site devoted to the history of this illustrious British marque.
One of the central features of this site is a nicely produced section that explores the history of every model of Aston Martin dating back to the company’s inception. Organized into sections covering pre-war, DB2-3, DB 4-6, AM V-8, Virage, DB7, Vanquish and the racing cars, each section has subheadings for an individual model that includes photos and an overview of the history of that particular series of cars.
Other sections of this site include a guide to the various Aston Martin factories used over the years, a glossary of names and terms, tips on what to look for in buying your first Aston and a selection of free Aston Martin wallpapers for your computer. All in all, it’s a very nicely produced and useful site that serves as a great resource for understanding the various Aston Martin models.
