Aston Martin
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007's trademark Aston Martin sports car is back in British hands after US owners Ford sold up in a £480million deal.
The dream motor, which has become synonymous with the fictional agent, had been owned by the American giant for more than a decade. But Ford executives announced they were selling the business to a consortium headed by British businessman-cum-rally driver Dave Richards.
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