2002 Aston Martin Vanquish 6 Speed Manual Coupe

Following years of financial struggles throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Aston Martin finally found stability when it became part of Ford's ambitious Premier Automotive Group. In 1987, Ford of Europe vice president Walter Hayes fostered the relationship that eventually led to Ford Motor Company taking full control of Aston Martin, along with Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo.