Welcome to the latest issue of AM Magazine, the second in this landmark year for Aston Martin. Now also available as an iPad app to download, we continue our celebration of the marque’s 100th birthday with a look at its rich motor-racing heritage, which is as strong as ever, as well as a study of the history of fast cars in Hollywood films.

Dr Ulrich Bez - Chief Executive OfficerDr Ulrich Bez - Chief Executive Officer

Our cover story showcases some of the striking colours available in the bespoke Q range, with the eye-catching photography of studio artist Matthew Donaldson. We also have an exclusive photo shoot with the new CC100—inspired by the classic DBR1— which made its debut at the Nürburgring last month.

This issue has an international flavour, befitting Aston Martin’s status as a successful worldwide brand. We travel to Brazil in search of the world’s best coffee (produced with its very own secret ingredient), photograph Argentine polo player Eduardo Novillo Astrada in Florida, where he was competing in the US Open, and sit down with German-born architect Ole Scheeren in Beijing, the city in which he is best-known for his spectacular CCTV building. And, finally, we take the new Rapide S up into the Pyrenees mountains, where we master some of the hill climbs made famous in the Tour de France in the luxury and comfort of the world’s most beautiful four-door sports car.

I hope you enjoy the magazine.

Modern art makes a bigger splash with Aston Martin

Flying Colours

Modern art makes a bigger splash with Aston Martin. Photographs by Matthew Donaldson.

CONTENTS

AM WORLD

All the latest news from the Aston Martin family.
To Commemorate Aston Martin’s Centenary, a twin-seated racer—taking its lead from the iconic DBR1—has been specially built. Meet the stunning CC100...

—CC100—
TWO’S COMPANY

To Commemorate Aston Martin’s Centenary, a twin-seated racer—taking its lead from the iconic DBR1—has been specially built. Meet the stunning CC100...
Beijing-based architect Ole Scheeren explains the inspiration behind his philosophy and where he sees the future of design

—INTERVIEW—
PACIFIC HEIGHTS

Beijing-based architect Ole Scheeren explains the inspiration behind his philosophy and where he sees the future of design.
Fiona Sims travels to the Esprito Santo region in Brazil in search of the world's finest coffee and to track down the exotic bird at the heart of its production

—TRAVEL—
THE PERFECT BLEND

Fiona Sims travels to the Esprito Santo region in Brazil in search of the world’s finest coffee and to track down the exotic bird at the heart of its production.

—MODERN ART—
MAKING A SPLASH

Photographer Matthew Donaldson finds the perfect models for a selection of Aston Martin’s striking paint colours, available through the Q Service, in a special studio shoot.
Four wheels beats two as Kevin Hackett tackles one of the famous Tour de France climbs in the Pyrenees in the comfort and style of the new Rapide S

—THE DRIVE—
KING OF THE MOUNTAINS

Four wheels beats two as Kevin Hackett tackles one of the famous Tour de France climbs in the Pyrenees in the comfort and style of the new Rapide S.
In the first of a three-part history of Aston Martin, Richard Meaden looks back over an eventful first few decades for the company

—CENTENARY—
THE EARLY YEARS

In the first of a three-part history of Aston Martin, Richard Meaden looks back over an eventful first few decades for the company.
Just as James Bond is forever associated with Aston Martin, cars have been an integral part of cinema since its earliest days, as David Gritten reveals

—CENTENARY—
THRILL OF THE CHASE

Just as James Bond is forever associated with Aston Martin, cars have been an integral part of cinema since its earliest days, as David Gritten reveals.
David Brown, whose “DB” moniker still adorns Aston Martin’s flagship Grand Tourer today, was a charismatic individual with a love of machines and a hunger for life.

—CENTENARY—
DRIVEN TO SUCCEED

David Brown, whose “DB” moniker still adorns Aston Martin’s flagship Grand Tourer today, was a charismatic individual with a love of machines and a hunger for life.
Having started life in hill climbs, the Aston Martin name is synonymous with motor racing and a sporting approach and attitude, which still thrives today among its customers and partners

—CENTENARY—
A SPORTING HERITAGE

Having started life in hill climbs, the Aston Martin name is synonymous with motor racing and a sporting approach and attitude, which still thrives today among its customers and partners.
Argentinian polo player Eduaro Novilla Astrada enjoys a glamorous lifestyle that belies his down-to-earth nature

—FASHION—
RIDING HIGH

Argentinian polo player Eduaro Novilla Astrada enjoys a glamorous lifestyle that belies his down-to-earth nature.
The Vantage has always epitomised Aston Martin’s racing heritage and continues to do so with the launch of the new V12 Vantage S

—PORTFOLIO—
A GOOD SPORT

The Vantage has always epitomised Aston Martin’s racing heritage and continues to do so with the launch of the new V12 Vantage S.
In the 21st century, is it better to travel or to arrive?

—THE BIG QUESTION—
END OF THE LINE

In the 21st century, is it better to travel or to arrive?