James Bond made the Aston Martin a cultural icon, since it was the preferred ride for the fictional secret service agent in the spy movie franchise . Now the British performance car brand is getting the spotlight all to itself at the Petersen Automotive Museum with the debut of “Performance and Prestige: A History of Aston Martin.”

“I fell in love with Aston Martin design; they just look so cool and I think that’s where Aston Martin really shines,” said Kristin Feay, assistant curator at the museum.

The museum’s latest exhibition runs from Oct. 31 through October 2026 and marks the first time the Petersen has organized a showcase focusing solely on the luxury British performance brand. It will include 10 vehicles covering the span of the company’s more than 100-year history.

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