Pre War Aston Martins
Aston Martin began in 1913 as the Bamford and Martin Lid company. Robert Banford and Lionel Martin were cycling buddies that were known for their abilities to tinker with the gas powered cars. They went into business together as mechnics but soon started to produce their own automobiles.
Pre War Astons
The first was names the Aston-Martin named after a famlus road race through the Aston Clinton hills and Mr. Martins last name. Some of the cars made between 1913 and before David Brown aquired the company are shown here.