A century of Aston Martin icons
Across more than 110 years, Aston Martin has created machines that defined eras: elegant GTs, brutal V8 flagships, lightweight racers and modern high-performance thoroughbreds. This page highlights the most emblematic cars that shaped the brand’s identity.
The DB foundation
From the DB2 to the legendary DB5, the DB lineage created the Aston Martin identity: elegant, powerful and refined grand tourers with undeniable presence.
The muscular V8 years
The 1970s and 1980s brought bolder proportions and bigger engines. The V8 Vantage became one of the most recognisable British performance cars of its time.
Modern resurgence
The DB7, DB9, Vantage and now DB12 represent a new era of engineering and design, blending tradition with modern performance.
What makes an Aston Martin iconic?
Across generations, the most memorable Aston Martins share the same DNA: elegance, performance, engineering character and cultural resonance.
Long bonnet, rear-set cabin and clean surfaces define every truly iconic Aston Martin from DB4 to DB12.
Whether straight-six, V8 or V12, Aston Martin engines prioritise character, flexibility and emotional response.
Few manufacturers can claim the same cultural impact. From Bond to Le Mans, Aston Martin’s icons transcend the automotive world.
How Aston Martin icons compare
Each era introduced a different interpretation of beauty and performance, but all share the same Aston Martin philosophy.
Immortalised on screen, the DB5 blends style, motorsport pedigree and unmatched charisma.
Raw power, aggressive stance and hand-built engineering created one of Aston’s boldest icons.
A clean new design language and an all-new platform redefined the brand for the 21st century.
A quick glance at iconic Aston Martins
Swipe horizontally on mobile to explore these milestones.
A brief timeline of Aston Martin icons
From early DBs to modern sports cars, these milestones shaped the identity of Aston Martin.
The magic of an iconic Aston Martin is not only in how it looks or performs, but in the story it tells each time it moves.
What enthusiasts remember
- Design that ages gracefully rather than following trends.
- Engines known for character, not just power figures.
- Strong cultural presence through cinema and motorsport.
- A lineage of GTs balancing comfort, sound and elegance.
- Hand-built craftsmanship continuing into modern models.