About the Author

Ben Collins, formerly The Stig from the BBC's internationally acclaimed Top Gear, was the benchmark of speed against which hundreds of celebrities set themselves,: the man that everyone - including Formula One stars Nigel Mansell and Lewis Hamilton - tried and failed to beat. He is also the go-to guy for Hollywood car chases (he was Bond's stunt driver in every film since Quantum of Solace) and has raced successfully in almost every class imaginable, from Touring Cars and Le Mans 24 Hour to the American Stock Car circuit.

Reviews

This pacy history of a legendary brand is a love letter to an era of gears and gasoline now accelerating towards its twilight
*Financial Times*

A must-read for any Aston Martin aficionado
*Aston Martin newsletter*

The 100-year story of the fast and fabulous motors in this super book, in which [Ben] also reveals his own first-hand experiences with the greatest of Britain's iconic cars
*Weekend Sport*

This bold novelisation could have turned out neither fish nor fowl, but instead has invented a new style of motoring book
*Octane*

A great read, covering the marque chronologically, from its creator's early days right up to the latest models. It's the story of a brand that refuses to die, despite the challenges it's faced over more than a century
*Auto Express*

This personal connection, delivered via Collins's own insight and light-hearted tone, helps Aston Martin: Made in Britain in its mission to stand apart from its competitors
*Auto Sport magazine*

Ben ('The Stig') Collins, racer and Bond stunt driver, is behind the wheel as we belt through a century of innovation from the pioneering 1920s to the David Brown model loved by 007
*Saga Magazine*

Ben brilliantly writes about the roaring '20s to the present, enlightens us about the charismatic character of the marque and shares a multitude of interesting and humorous facts
*Aston Martin magazine*

[The perfect gift] for the petrolhead in your life
*The Scotman*

[Told] with a genuine affection ... a glorious tale of British seat-of-the-pants invention
*Mail on Sunday*