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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin

December 04, 2013 11:22 IST

Image: Aston Martin's Lagonda on display in Geneva, Switzerland.
Photographs: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters

Aston Martin, a British manufacturer, has been rolling out luxury sports cars since 1913. It's cars are famous for their beautiful designs, ultra-luxury and expensive price tags.

Let's take a look at some of the models that have graced the roads.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Two women polish their Aston Martin before the start of the coachwork competition held in connection with the Welsh Motor Rally being held in Cardiff, United Kingdom, on July 21, 1935.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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British entrepreneur Sir David Brown at the wheel of the 12-cylinder Lagonda racing car on April 22, 1954.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Stirling Moss drives an Aston Martin at Goodwood, United Kingdom, in 1956.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Tony Brooks' Aston Martin lying on its roof after crashing during the Le Mans 24-hour race in France on June 24, 1957.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Stirling Moss establishes a huge lead in his factory-entered Aston Martin sports car, during the BRDC International Trophy meeting at Silverstone, United Kingdom, on May 13, 1958.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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An Aston Martin, the 11-9 hp Le Mans Sports Model, at the Motor Show, Olympia, London, on October 14, 1931.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Alan Paul Good with his Aston Martin Lagonda in 1938.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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An Aston Martin two litre model at the International Motor Show at Earl's Court in London on October 18, 1938.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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A view of Aston Martin Lagonda on December 1, 1976.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Aston Martin experts inspect the results of a safety test on the Aston Martin Lagonda on March 14, 1978.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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A vintage Aston Martin drives on the track at Laguna Seca Raceway during the Monterey Historic Automobile Races in August of 1991 in Monterey, California.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Models pose with the Aston Martin Vanquish car from the James Bond film 'Die Another Day' during the 2002 British International Motorshow in Birmingham, United Kingdom, on October 22, 2002.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, drive from Buckingham Palace in a vintage Aston Martin on April 29, 2011, in London, England.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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People take a look at the Aston Martin DB9 sports car at the Frankfurt Auto Show on September 10, 2003.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Zagato, Aston Martin Vanquish roadster, on display at the International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland on March 3, 2004.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Visitors take pictures of a customised 'James Bond' Aston Martin at AutoChina on June 9, 2004, in Beijing, China.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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The V12 Vanquish S Aston Martin is presented to members of the motoring press at the annual motor show in Paris, France, on September 23, 2004.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, arrives in his Aston Martin at Guards Polo Club for the Cartier International Polo Day in Egham, England, on July 25, 2010.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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An Aston Martin on display at a dealership in Troy, Michigan, on August 31, 2006.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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An Aston Martin on display outside the company's assembly plant on January 23, 2008, in Gaydon, England.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Aston Martin cars on display in the foyer of the company's assembly plant on January 23, 2008, in Gaydon, England.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Aston Martin cars on display in the foyer of the company's assembly plant on January 23, 2008, in Gaydon, England.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


Photographs: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Aston Martin cars roll off the production line at the company's assembly plant on January 23, 2008, in Gaydon, England.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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An Aston Martin One-77 on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17, 2011, in Los Angeles, California.

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Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin


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Aston Martin's Vanquish on display in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 5, 2013.