Aston Martin is a name that needs little introduction. It has always stood for thrilling yet civilised high performance sports cars, designed and produced by skilled craftsmen. When the company was started in 1914, its founders believed that a sports car should have a distinctive and individual character. They felt it should be built to the highest standards and be exhilarating to drive and own - many things have changed over the ensuing ninety plus years, but those goals are still very relevant to the company today.

An Aston Martin combines three important elements: power, beauty and soul. Aston Martins are truly special - they always have been and always will be.

Aston Martin DB9 Volante

The Volante is the convertible version of the DB9. The name itself is Italian for "flying" - an appropriate description for a car that can reach 190 mph, where the law allows. The DB9 Volante is one of the most structurally rigid convertibles in the world, which means that it is also one of the best-handling.

Aston Martin DBS

The DBS was developed for Aston Martin customers who wanted a sports car that was more hard-edged. Using its vast experience of competing in races such as the Le Mans 24 hours, the DBS was Aston Martin's triumphant response. It combines the attributes of a Grand Tourer with the scalpel-like responsiveness of a sport-racing car.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

"One of the best Aston Martins ever" said Car Magazine recently and it is not hard to see why. Combining Aston Martin's most powerful V12 engine (510 bhp) with its most compact body results in a brilliant driver-focused supercar.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a supreme example of modern automotive design, a hand-crafted sports car that offers exceptional performance, outstanding agility and everyday userbilty.

Improvements to the suspension are equally subtle, but as the speed rises, the Vantage feels sure-footed and inspires confidence, while the steering has plenty of feedback. This is helped by a lack of flex in the chassis.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster

It is not called "Roadster" by chance: the name symbolises the fact that this is a serious two-seater supercar. It happens to have a folding roof, but it is no sport-flavoured open tourer.

With the same 420 bhp engine as the Vantage V8 Coupe, performance and handling are both as crushing even without the fixed roof.