RECORDS SHATTERED AS CLASSIC ASTON MARTIN SPORTS CARS CHANGE HANDS FOR MILLIONS AT RM SOTHEBY’S SALE

“Most Famous Car In The World” 1965 Aston Martin DB5 “Bond Car” realises final price of $6,385,000
Auction highlight 1965 DB5 Shooting Brake sells at final price of $1,765,000
Notable collectors from across the globe gathered in the United States to bid for ownership of prominent cars from across the decades

15 August, Monterey, USA: The ‘Evening with Aston Martin’ sale in Monterey, curated by renowned auction house RM Sotheby’s as part of their annual Monterey sale, has today seen exceptional examples of some of the brand’s most desirable sports cars change hands for millions of dollars.
This event to remember witnessed an incomparable list of the most significant Aston Martin models go under the hammer, with bidders from around the world vying for ownership of some of the jewels in the British sports car brand’s heritage crown.
The 2019 event was a new occasion for collectors, who witnessed a fascinating and diverse collection of Aston Martin-related automobilia go under the hamme..

James Bond Aston Martin DB5 sold at auction for £5.2m

James Bond Car was once owned by JCB billionaire and Tory party donor Lord Bamford The Aston Martin DB5 sold at the world’s biggest classic car auction in California. Photograph: Stuart Harling/Alamy An Aston Martin DB5 used to promote the James Bond film Thunderball has sold for $6.4m (£5.2m) at the world’s biggest classic car… Continue reading James Bond Aston Martin DB5 sold at auction for £5.2m

New 2021 Aston Martin Valhalla makes North American debut

The Aston Martin Valhalla has made its North American debut at this year’s Monterey Car Week, in the event’s highly exclusive “Quail” enclosure. The British brand’s McLaren Senna rival was first previewed in concept form at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and is due for launch in 2021. Production of the Aston Martin Valhalla will be strictly limited to 500… Continue reading New 2021 Aston Martin Valhalla makes North American debut

New Aston Martin Valkyrie testing continues at Silverstone

More images of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar undergoing testing at Silverstone have been released, following its recent dynamic debut at the 2019 British Grand Prix. The sold-out hypercar is entering the final phases of its testing programme, with first deliveries expected by the end of the year. Aston Martin recently unveiled a comprehensive specification… Continue reading New Aston Martin Valkyrie testing continues at Silverstone

Aston Martin shares plummet to record low

Aston Martin Luxury carmaker worth a fraction of its £19 a share October 2018 listing price Aston Martin downgraded sales forecasts from 7,250 cars to 6,400 in 2019. Photograph: Buzz Pictures/Alamy Shares in Aston Martin Lagonda tumbled to a new low as pressure continued to mount on the British luxury carmaker amid a broader market… Continue reading Aston Martin shares plummet to record low

Aston Martin launches bespoke garage design service

Aston Martin’s bespoke personalisation outfit, Q by Aston Martin, has launched a new service to help owners create their ideal car storage facility. Automotive Galleries and Lairs, revealed today at Pebble Beach, will assist owners in designing bespoke garages or display units to house their Aston Martins.  The new sub-division can also design and build… Continue reading Aston Martin launches bespoke garage design service

Gorgeous Jaguar XJ13 Le Mans Racing Prototype Reborn and Updated – Car and Driver

The LM69 is a sports car built by racing team Ecurie Ecosse that’s meant to be a continuation of the Jaguar XJ13 race car from the 1960s. It’s powered by a V-12 engine and features some notable changes compared to the original race car. Only 25 examples will be built in total, and the LM69… Continue reading Gorgeous Jaguar XJ13 Le Mans Racing Prototype Reborn and Updated – Car and Driver

Fiat Chrysler defies slowdown thanks to North America performance

MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N) took the market by surprise by sticking to its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday after a strong performance from its RAM pick-up brand in North America helped it to defy an industry slowdown. FILE PHOTO: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) unveils the 2019 RAM Power Wagon pick up truck… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler defies slowdown thanks to North America performance