Aston Martin to celebrate its 100 years

In 2013, Aston Martin will celebrate a year-long calensar of exceptional events to mark its 100 years of existence. The British luxury sports car maker was founded by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford on15 January 1913. Hence, starting from the 15th, Aston Martin will begin the celebrations highlighting the unique success of the brand worldwide.

15 January 2013 marks the official incorporation of the company 100 years ago and to commemorate the historic occasion the oldest surviving Aston Martin – A3 – and a stunning new Vanquish, the brand's ultimate GT, will take their places at a photo call at Henniker Mews in Chelsea – the original home of Aston Martin – where a commemorative plaque will be unveiled.

In the evening of 15 January the Aston Martin Heritage Trust Walter Hayes Memorial Lecture will take place in central London with A3 and Vanquish again guest starring alongside actor Sir John Standing as Lionel Martin, telling the story of his early days and his experience of making the first Aston Martin in Lionel Martin's own words.

 To mark its first century in business, Aston Martin has created a special centenary logo: a design derived from the nautilus shell, one of the most perfectly proportioned and mathematically precise objects found in nature. Ninety nine points arranged in an elegant helix spiral out from the Aston Martin logo and culminate in a red '100' to mark the celebration year. The logo has been designed to express forward motion while also acknowledging the importance of the past.