Your first Aston Martin

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Having recently bought my second AM car and not being very familiar with the cars from previous generations of AM I thought I would prompt everyone to tell us about their first Aston Martin? What led to buying your first one and why you bough an Aston , what was it that made you loyal to the brand ? etc.
My loyalty has always been to another marque, but I now think I will have to share my time and brand loyalty as I am loving my current V12VS and am getting very comfortable with the car. It does seem just that little bit more special than other cars I have owned.
And pics of your first one would be nice to share with everyone.