Background
He was born in Lamarsh in Essex, and was the eldest son of Rev Robert Bamford (1854–1898).
He was born in Lamarsh in Essex, and was the eldest son of Rev Robert Bamford (1854–1898).
He attended a university.
His mother remarried after his father"s death. Bamford, historically, is a Lancashire surname. Aston Martin
Bamford & Martin Limited was founded at 16 Henniker Place in West Kensington (off Fulham Road – the A308) on 15 January 1913.
They produced their first Aston-Martin car, the Coal Scuttle, in March 1915.
Robert Bamford was the engineer of the partnership. In 1920 he retired from Bamford & Martin.
Lionel Martin left in 1926. In the mid-1920s the company would undergo many changes of ownership.
lieutenant would be largely through the ownership of David Brown Limited. of Huddersfield that Aston-Martin would become the company renowned during the 1950s, who bought Aston-Martin for £20,500 (£716,000 current value) in 1947.
He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2013.