The In Crowd

I've been in love with Aston Martin cars since I first saw James Bond driving the DB5 in Thunderball.

Aston Martin has always been a connoisseur's brand. These "muscle cars for rich guys" have been rarely seen and in short supply in North America until recently. Even the recent interest in the brand from hip hop stars like Fabolous and Funkmaster Flex hasn't diminished my desire to some day own one.

My favorite model from their current line is the V12 Vanquish (above) - "The Ultimate Aston Martin"

From the Aston Martin website:

"Aston Martin is a name that needs little introduction. It has always stood for fine, civilized high performance sports cars, designed and produced by skilled craftsmen. There is a special place in the market and in the hearts of owners for classic sports cars which conform to this ideal. These are cars which bring to life the freedom and enjoyment of the open road.

Even so, every Aston Martin is very much a product of today’s technology. New resources and new investment in the latest computer aided design and engineering facilities, in statistical process control and many other leading edge disciplines ­are ensuring that for Aston Martin, the future is every bit as bright as its illustrious past."

Related: click here for info on The Collection – a "diverse and exclusive" range of fashion accessories and merchandise inspired by the Aston Martin car line.