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A selection of heavily illustrated and highly detailed reference books on Aston Martin which have been written by some of the world's leading motoring writers. 

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Aston Martin -Ever the thoroughbred (Hardback book)
HXH4014
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 Front cover     By Robert Edwards. Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 176 pages, 160 mainly colour illustrations
Fully updated to feature the latest models, here is the story of this elegant survivor of Britain's high-quality, low-volume prestige car market. Robert Edwards, who has owned and restored eight Aston Martins, describes every post-war model. The book includes technical information, buying advice, driving impressions and sidebars on topics as varied as John Wyer (one of the finest managers to grace a pit lane), the R.S. Williams Lightweight DB4s and the AMR racers.  "Fantastic detail to satisfy even the keenest anorak'  Daily Express 

Aston Martin: A Racing History

HX4241
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 Front cover    By Anthony Pritchard. Hardback, 280 x 230mm, 272 pages, 50 colour & 200 b&w illustrations

This handsome volume provides a detailed account of Aston Martin's fascinating and chequered motor racing history. Clearly setting out its evolution through various ownerships, the author recalls the company's diverse racing record, which began in 1919 and ran uninterrupted - war years apart - until 1963. The modern era is also covered, as Aston Martin returned to sports car racing in 2005 with the DBR9. Superbly illustrated throughout, this book records with authority the successes and failures of one of the giants of British sports car racing. "Features a wealth of generously sized images covering every aspect of Aston racing" Octane magazine

Aston Martin DB2, DB3 & DB4 in Detail
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Front cover   By Nick Walker. 176 pages. 270mm x 210mm. 110 colour, 140 black-and-white photos

This book opens with a history of Aston Martin leading up to David Brown's purchase of the company. Then comes a highly detailed analysis of the 2-Litre Sports (retrospectively known as the DB1), covering every aspect of the chassis, running gear, engine and transmission. This sets the scene for the chapters that follow, on the DB2, DB2/4, the DB2/4 Mark II and III and the sports racers DB3 and DB3S. Each of these receives comprehensive treatment, including information on differences from previous models, production changes, competition history, performance and road manners. For owners, present and prospective there is a also a chapter devoted to the practicalities of owning and using these cars today, including advice on common problems, maintenance and preservation. Outstanding examples of all models have been specially photographed in great detail for this book and are featured in some 110 colour shots. There are also around 140 black-and-white photographs drawn from the archives as well as material from Aston Martin sales and publicity material. "Worth it for the fabulous archive material" Classic and Sports Car

Aston Martin DB2, DB3, DB4, DB5 and DB6 and the Bertones
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  Front cover    By Colin Pitt. PB 140 pages 193 mm x 254 mm. Full colour cover. 145 b/w photographs

This publication describes the beginnings of Aston Martin and then charts the racing development of the cars from the DB2 in 1949 through to the DB6 and the Bertones.  It includes superb photographs and model specifications as well as a full racing history.

Autocar Collection -Aston Martin since 1994
HXH4445
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 Front cover   By Eberherd Reuss. Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 176 pages, 250 colour illustrations
Founded in 1895, Autocar is the world's oldest car magazine and thrives today like never before as a vibrant, authoritative weekly packed with car news and reviews, including the most comprehensive road tests in the business. This book, one of the first in an important new series, collects all the best Autocar material about the fantastic 'new-generation' Aston Martins in one brightly designed, photographically lavish, information-packed book that will be a must-have for all enthusiasts of these cars. From detailed performance data to scoop stories, it's all here in one superb reference source. "There are some great stories to be told as well as the original stunning photography. Highly recommended" Classic & Sports Car