Morgan Vs Aston - A battle between two British legends

The Morgan Motor Company Ltd. was established in 1909 by H.F.S. Morgan with the design of the Morgan three-wheeler.

A four-wheeled model began production in 1936, and Morgan cars have long become famous the world over for their unique blend of charisma, quality materials, craftsmanship and performance.

The ethos at Morgan remains unchanged: all our cars are coach built and subjected to continual development in order to meet current standards of safety and to offer the responsive thoroughbred performance with which our name is associated.

The development of our model-range has taken the marque into the 21st Century, and today Morgan builds in excess of 1300 cars per year. The Aero 8, a major achievement for a small Company, was launched in 2000, and continual evolution of the Aero Range has seen the 8 joined by the dramatic Aero SuperSports and its fixed-head sibling, the Aero Coupe. In 2011 we re-launched the Morgan 3 Wheeler, a modern interpretation of H.F.S. Morgan’s classic design.

The ‘Classic’ range continues to be our flagship vehicle – with models including the 4/4, the world’s longest-running production vehicle, and engine sizes ranging from 1600cc to 4800cc, these famous icons are the models perhaps most associated with Morgan.

Aston Martin

Power. Beauty. Soul.

The very essence of Aston Martin is something you feel each time you look at one of our cars. It sweeps over you on every unforgettable drive. Powerful, exhilarating and precise yet timelessly elegant and sophisticated; our cars blend iconic design, exceptional engineering and unrivalled craftsmanship to create an unforgettable, emotional experience. Each car is the essence of Power, Beauty and Soul.

Birth of a Legend

A fiercely independent spirit and a rich and prestigious history defines Aston Martin as truly unique in the automotive world. Our incredible story starts on 15th January 1913 when founders Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin created Bamford and Martin Ltd, working from a humble workshop on Henniker Mews in London. Their vision for cars with impeccable design and supreme performance captivated the public’s imagination and still commands the same emotive fascination over 100 years later.

In 1914 the name Aston Martin was adopted. Fittingly, this decision was inspired by Lionel’s success at the Aston Hill Climb in Buckinghamshire. Competition has always been in our blood. Since those pioneering days, Aston Martin has become an iconic brand synonymous with hand-crafted luxury, peerless beauty, incredible performance and international motorsport glory.

The Ultimate Icon

When Sean Connery first appeared at the wheel of a Silver Birch DB5 in the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger, the world was dazzled and enthralled by this vibrant partnership. The effortlessly cool secret agent and the impossibly glamorous Coupé were the perfect fit – a vision of sophistication, glamour and intrigue.

In an instant, Aston Martin established itself as a motoring movie star, an icon of style and speed with a compelling air of mystery. Bond’s association with Aston Martin has continued to take centre stage with DBS, V8 Vantage Volante and Vanquish all making dramatic appearances between 1964 and 2008.


Links:  morgan-motor.co.uk  /  astonmartin.com
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