• A luxury sports car manufacturer, Aston Martin has a long, successful history in the international racing circuit. Founded by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford in 1914 in West London, Aston Martin vehicles may be best known for their multiple appearances in the James Bond films.Aston Martin: History Timeline

  After experiencing financial difficulties, Aston Martin was sold to Ford in 1987. In 2007, Aston Martin was purchased by a consortium led by David Richards, although Ford retained 15% of the company.International Herald Tribune: Ford Sells Aston Martin Unit (March 12, 2007)

• 1. Founders: Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford
  2. 1913: Martin and Bamford Limited was founded, selling cars for hill climbing and racingAston Martin: History Timeline
  3. 1914: Their success at hill climb course in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire provided the inspiration for their new company name when they started manufacturing their own carsAston Martin: History Timeline
  4. Headquarters: Gaydon, EnglandAstonMartin.com: Global Headquarters
  5. 1987: Acquired by Ford Motor CompanyEdmunds.com: Aston Martin History
  6. 2007: Ford sold the majority of Aston Martin to a consortium led by David Richards and financed by Kuwaiti funds Investment Dar and AdeemThisIsMoney.com: City Interview: Aston Martin's David Richards (July 24, 2008)
  7. Has manufactured less than 20,000 vehicles since the company was foundedEdmunds.com: Aston Martin History

• Aston Martins in James Bond Films

  • 1964: DB 5 in GoldfingerEdmunds.com: Aston Martin History
  • 1965: DB 5 in ThunderballCarEnthusiast: A Chronological History of the James Bond Film Vehicles
  • 1969: DBS in [[On Her Majesty’s Secret Service]]CarEnthusiast: A Chronological History of the James Bond Film Vehicles
  • 1971: DBS in Diamonds are ForeverCarEnthusiast: A Chronological History of the James Bond Film Vehicles
  • 1987: DBS and the V8 Vantage in The Living DaylightsCarEnthusiast: A Chronological History of the James Bond Film Vehicles
  • 1995: DB 5 in GoldenEyeCarEnthusiast: A Chronological History of the James Bond Film Vehicles
  • 1997: DB 5 in Tomorrow Never DiesCarEnthusiast: A Chronological History of the James Bond Film Vehicles
  • 2008: DBS in Quantum of SolaceMI6: Quantum of Solace

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