With the 2016 editions of Monterey Car Week, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the books, Crave was on the scene to explore the worlds of elite classic automobiles and modern super cars.
Aston Martin always likes doing its own thing. So, naturally, while the other elite automakers piled into the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the British car maker set up a look into its unique world a small distance away in Carmel by the Sea.
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The Aston Martin on Ocean display examined the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into each of its cars. From interior design and exterior styling to material creation and color coordination, visitors had the chance to watch Aston’s top professionals in action.
Of course, the finished products were on hand. Aston Martin brought in the iconic, automotive Mount Rushmore candidate DB5 from Goldfinger and Skyfall, the silver DB10 from Spectre and the brand new DB11.
Aston Martin on Ocean
Aston Martin on Ocean in Carmel by the Sea invited attendees of the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to explore the world of the elite British automaker.
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Aston Martin on Ocean
All Aston Martin styling designs are first expertly sculpted in clay by hand.
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Aston Martin on Ocean
Aston Martin uses the finest hand sewn leathers in their interiors — matched to the buyer's color preferences.
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Aston Martin on Ocean
Aston Martin's palette of colors and fabrics are matched by the company's designers and selected by bespoke buyers.
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Aston Martin on Ocean
Aston Martin featured actual drawings for its car interiors at Aston Martin on Ocean.
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Aston Martin on Ocean
There's no mistaking the iconic Aston Martin DB5 made famous in Goldfinger and Skyfall.
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Aston Martin on Ocean
This DB10 was built only for James Bond and the movie Spectre, but many of its design cues made it into the DB11.
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Aston Martin on Ocean
The leather and wood-lined interior of the new DB11 is the culmination of work from multiple designers.
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Aston Martin on Ocean
A closeup look at the hand-built v12 power plant of the Aston Martin DB11 reveals its history.
