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ounded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, Aston Martin has grown to become an icon in the automotive world, synonymous with style, luxury, performance and exclusivity. Throughout the marque’s history, their sports and GT cars have formed the basis for their race cars culminating in a historic victory in the 1959 Le Mans 24 Hours with the DBR1 and returning to competition in 2005. Aston Martin has one of the longest histories in the British car industry and has always stayed true to the marque’s image and roots by creating a portfolio of some of the most praised sports cars of all time. The August 2019 RM Sotheby’s: Monterey auction was the perfect event to celebrate Aston Martin’s milestone anniversary of its motorsport history and the exceptional road cars that have come to define the brand. As over 30 Aston Martin models were offered during the single-day sale, there’s no better time than now to refresh your knowledge of commonly used names and terminology regarding Aston Martin models.