Across the last century,1913-2013, British automotive legend Aston Martin has come to represent many achievements: sporting prowess, technical innovation, striking design, fine craftsmanship, and superior performance. This volume, with over 200 stunning colour images, brilliantly evokes Aston Martin's unique combination of tradition and modernisation. On January 15, 1913, Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford founded a new automotive venture called Bamford & Martin. Renamed Aston Martin in 1914, it began its extraordinary journey to becoming an iconic world brand, synonymous with luxury and elegance.

Since the company moved its headquarters to Gaydon, Warwickshire, in 2003, it has produced more than 45,000 cars, to huge critical and commercial acclaim. Aston Martin's legendary style has once again played a key role in one of 2012's most hotly anticipated films, with its inimitable DB5 stealing the limelight in the latest James Bond blockbuster, Skyfall.

About the Authors
Sir Stirling Moss is considered one of the greatest all-round racing drivers in the history of motorsport. Racing from 1948 to 1962, he won 212 of the 529 races he entered, including 16 Formula One Grands Prix

Richard Meaden is a motoring journalist a racer for over 20 years, Dickie is one of the founder members of the evo team, a former editor, and current columnist. He made his race debut in 1993, and since then has raced in various one-make series with Ginetta, Vauxhall, Renault and Porsche, and has competed in the Nürburgring 24 Hours since 2006.

Dr. Ing. Ulrich Bez (born November 1943 in Bad Cannstatt, Germany) is a German businessman and was until the end of 2013, CEO of Aston Martin motorcars when he stepped down to serve as non-executive chairman.

Simon de Burton is a journalist and author of the 'New Motorcycle Year Book' series.

Nick Trott is a journalist and editor of "Evo Magazine.".