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Why the name matters.
Aston Martin's enduring appeal comes from blending performance with restraint. Its greatest cars feel designed for distance rather than spectacle alone, combining hand-finished cabins, long-hood proportions and engines capable of crossing countries without losing their sense of occasion.
How it evolved
David Brown's postwar DB lineage transformed the company, and competition success at Le Mans gave the road cars credibility. Later V8s added muscular character, the Ford era brought industrial stability, and modern partnerships have expanded technology without abandoning the grand-touring center of gravity.
Elegant proportion, rich mechanical character, cultural recognition and a grand-touring identity distinct from more overt supercars.
Small scale, repeated financial crises and shared components have sometimes complicated the promise of exclusivity.
Landmark automobiles
The models that built the reputation
Further reading
In-depth features
Marque HistoryAston Martin DB: The Grand Touring Ideal Reinterpreted
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