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Aston Martin Heritage
Aston Martin Heritage
Few marques occupy quite the same space within British automotive history as Aston Martin. From its formation as Bamford & Martin in 1913 through the David Brown era, Le Mans triumph in 1959, and into the modern Gaydon years, the company’s journey has been marked as much by resilience as by design excellence.
This section of the FTP Library brings together a curated selection of titles that explore that story from different perspectives. Some provide concise and accessible introductions; others offer comprehensive, multi-volume reference works. Together, they trace the evolution of the DB lineage, the personalities who shaped the marque, its racing heritage, and the cultural influence that has carried Aston Martin well beyond the circuit and showroom.
These are not casual recommendations, but carefully chosen works that help deepen understanding of the brand’s engineering, ownership history and enduring identity. For anyone wishing to move beyond the surface and explore Aston Martin’s legacy in greater detail, the selected books provide a considered starting point.