Robert Bamford &

Lionel Martin

The origins of Aston Martin lie with two men. Robert Bamford was a 30-year-old engineer with an  enthusiasm for anything with four wheels and a good turn of speed. Lionel Martin was an immaculately  dressed, 35-year-old old Etonian with a burning passion for racing. They became Bamford & Martin in  1912 and twelve months later changed their name to Aston Martin.

...a love affair with James Bond, 'from Aston with love'!