Aston Martin Cars
New world auction record set for Aston Martin DB2
Preeminent international auction house, RM Auctions, concluded its 2009 auction season on a high note in London, posting £10.9 million in total sales with a strong 87% of all lots sold at the third-annual ‘Automobiles of London’ event.
Aston Martin Racing set for Asian Le Mans debut
Aston Martin Racing will make its Japanese debut with the stunning Gulf liveried LMP1 car at the inaugural round of the Asian Le Mans Series in Okayama.
Aston Martin Rapide unveiled at Frankfurt
Aston Martin will unveil one of the most eagerly awaited cars of 2009 at the 63rd Frankfurt Motorshow. The elegant Rapide, functional yet luxurious, provides space for up to four adults combined with an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins.
Aston Martin Racing 2009 Le Mans Series champion
Aston Martin Racing is crowned the 2009 Le Mans Series champion claiming the Team and Driver titles 50 years on from Aston Martin winning the World Sportscar Championship in 1959 with the DBR1.
Aston Martin aims for Le Mans Series glory at Silverstone
Fresh from its incredible podium clean sweep at the ADAC Nürburgring 1000km in August, Aston Martin Racing heads to the final round of the 2009 Le Mans Series (LMS); the Autosport 1000km of Silverstone on 13 September to compete for the LMS Driver and Team titles.
Aston Martin victorious at Nurburgring 1000km
Aston Martin Racing claimed a sensational first, second and third at the ADAC 1000km of Nurburgring, 50 years on from Aston Martin’s 1959 win in the classic German endurance race with the DBR1.
Trio of Aston Martins for Nurburgring 1000km
Aston Martin Racing will enter three Gulf liveried LMP1 challengers in the penultimate round of the Le Mans Series, the ADAC 1000km of Nurburgring on the 23 August 2009.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage to appear at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage race car which swept to a stunning debut class victory in the 37th Nurburgring 24 hour race in May will compete in the Shelsley Walsh National Hill Climb Festival on 15/16 August 2009.
Podium for Aston Martin Racing in Portugal
The 007 Aston Martin LMP1 car of Jan Charouz (CZ), Tomas Enge (CZ) and Stefan Mücke (DE) finished second, securing a place on the podium at the Algarve 1000 kilometres in Portugal.
Aston Martin geared up for Algarve night race
Following a fourth overall and highest petrol finish at the Le Mans 24 hour race in June, Aston Martin Racing continues with the remainder of the Le Mans Series (LMS) and heads to the new Autodromo Internacional Algarve in Portugal for the first ever LMS night race.
Aston Martin launches ‘Assured’ seal of approval
Aston Martin is to launch an exclusive ‘Assured’ seal of approval to endorse official products and services for its customers. The first products receiving this endorsement will be Aston Martin’s Pre-Owned and Extended Warranty programmes, both of which have undergone recent refreshments.
Aston Martin develop luxury commuter concept
Aston Martin has developed a new luxury commuter concept; the ‘Cygnet’ which will offer customers a distinctive, intelligent and exclusive solution for urban travel in style and luxury.
Carroll Shelby looks back at 1959 Le Mans win with Aston Martin
Fifty years ago, American racing legend Carroll Shelby formed one half of the Le Mans-winning Aston Martin DBR1 team, together with Englishman Roy Salvadori. In his own words, Shelby describes the historic experience that he defines as the highlight of his racing career.
V12 Vantage takes class victory at Nürburgring 24 Hour
Aston Martin’s factory entered V12 Vantage – modified only slightly for competition – has swept to a stunning debut class victory in the 37th Nürburgring 24 hour race, forming part of a double Aston Martin victory in the SP8 and SP10 classes.
Aston Martin ready for Nürburgring challenge
Six Aston Martins will be amongst the 180 entrants in the Nürburgring 24 hour race – one of the toughest endurance tests in motorsport – spearheaded by a factory entered version of the British marque’s new V12 Vantage.