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The book titles below contain illustrated copies of original reviews, road tests, reports, vehicle specifications, data and test details of different Aston Martin models exactly as they appeared in the major motoring publications during the latter half of the 20th Century and are a 'must-have' for all serious Aston Martin enthusiasts.

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Aston Martin Gold Portfolio 1921-1947
BX12
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176 pages, including 32 in colour. 

This portfolio covers in some detail the life & adventures of early Aston Martin cars from 1921 to 1947. It looks at such classics as early 11.9hp cars, Le Mans, Mark II, Ulster & 2-litre variants. Included are road tests, new model reports & performance data.

Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1948-1968
BX13
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208 pages, including 32 in colour. 

A-M started with the 2-Litre, which evolved into the DB2 through to the DB5, made famous by James Bond. Included are road tests, new model reports & performance data. Models covered: DB1, DB2, DB2-4, DB3S, DB Mk III, DB4 - GT Zagato, DB5, DB6 & Mk. II.

Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1968-1980
BX14
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208 pages including 32 in full colour.

This book records the development of the DBS into the mighty 170 mph V8 Vantage. Included are road tests, drivers impressions, new model reports & performance data. Models covered: DBS, DBS V8, AM V8, Vantage, Volante, Bulldog & Lagonda.

Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1981-1993
BX15
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208 pages including 48 in colour. 

This book covers the Gauntlet & Livanos period, they rekindled the link with Zagato, who brought to life the V8 Zagato. Included are road tests, new model reports & performance data. Models covered: Vantage, AM V8, Volante, Zagato, Virage, Nimrod, Lagonda & AMR.

Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1994-2006
BX16
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208 pages with full colour throughout. 

This book starts with the introduction in 1994 of the DB7. The new V12 DB9, made in the company's first purpose built factory at Gaydon. Included are road tests, new model reports & performance data. Models covered: DB7, DB9, DBR9, Vanquish, V8 Virage & V8 Vantage.