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1950 to 1959

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1958 to 1963

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1964 to 1965

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1965 to 1970

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Aston Martin Lagonda, Ltd.
Trickford Street, Newport Pagnell
Buckinghamshire MK16 9AN
Great Britian
Phone: + 441908/610620
Fax: + 441908/613708
Website: www.AstonMartin.con

Since its founding in 1913, Aston Martin has received well-earned recognition as one of the world’s great car builders.

The acquisition of Aston Martin by the Ford Motor Company in 1987 has provided the company with the capital required to be a major player in the high-performance luxury sports car market.

Aston Martin DBS 1967-1972

In 1967 Aston Martin debuted the DBS with its wider and longer body designed by William Towns. The DBS was designed to use the new four-cam V-8 the company was developing. However, the new engine was not ready as production was ready to start so the proven 6-cylinder engine from the DB6 was used.

In standard tune with a 8.9:1 compression ratio the 6-cylinder engine was rated at 282bhp. With the Vantage tune (no extra cost) with a 9.4:1 compression ratio and a faster cam the rating increased to 325bhp.

The most noticable design change from the DB6 was a new front with four quartz iodine headlights located in the grille.

In Januray 1970, concurrent with the introduction of the DBSV8, a few cosmetic changes in the DBS were made resulting in a series II DBS. The earlier DBS has louvers in the ’C’ post behind the read side window and the panel beneath the main rear window had no louvers. This was reversed on the series II cars which has smooth ’C’ posts and louvers in the panel beneath the rear window.

The DBS was in production from 1967 through April 1972. A total of 787 (some say 860) cars were built.

Specifications

Engine

6 cylinders, in line
Dual overhead camshafts
Three twin-choke Weber Carburetors
3995-cc displacement
282/325bhp @5750

Chassis

Drivetrain: Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Front suspension: Wishbone independent by coil springs
Rear Suspension: De Dion, coil springs
Steering: Rack and pinion
Brakes: Four-wheel disc brakes

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 8ft 6.75in
Track (front): 4ft 11in
Track (rear): 4ft 11.25in
Overall length: 15ft 1.25in
Overall width: 6ft

Performance

Top speed: 141 mph
Acceleration: 0-60 in 7.1 seconds
Fuel Economy: 13mpg

Aston Martin DBS V8 1969-1972

The new Aston Martin V-8 engine was finally ready and production began on the DB6V8 near the end of 1969. The new twin-cam engine produced 375 bhp in its standard-tune form. The new DBSV8, which weighed nearly two tons, could acheive top a top speed of 160 mph which was unbelievable for a 4-passenger vehicle of that era.

The car was made in only the saloon body style and can distinguished from the DBS 6-cylinder car by the cast aluminum wheels on the V-8 as opposed to the wire wheels on the DBS 6. Most of the cars made had an automatic transmission.

The DBSV8 was in production from 1969 through 1972. A total of 405 cars were built.

Specifications

Engine

V-8
Dual overhead camshafts
5340-cc displacement
375bhp

Chassis

Drivetrain: Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Front suspension: Wishbone independent by coil springs
Rear Suspension: De Dion, coil springs
Steering: Rack and pinion
Brakes: Four-wheel disc brakes

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 8ft 6.75in
Track (front): 4ft 11in
Track (rear): 4ft 11.25in
Overall length: 15ft 1.25in
Overall width: 6ft

Performance

Top speed: 162 mph
Acceleration: 0-60 in 5.4 seconds
Fuel Economy: 12mpg

Aston Martin Lagonda 1976-1990

Introduced in 1976, the Aston Martin Lagonda bore a name not seen since the 1964 Rapide. The radical styling by William Towns caused a sensation. A large car, and luxurious, it featured 16 warning lights across the instrument panel and touch switches to control the Torqueflite transmission. Powered by the same engine as the sport models, the Lagonga could reach 140 mph. The car was restyled in 1987. Eventually the price rose to $175,000. Production ended in 1990 after 645 cars had been built.

Aston Martin AR1 2003

The Aston Martin AR1 is a special, limited-edition car with only 99 produced to commemorate the 1959 DBR1 which was victorious at LeMans by Carroll Shelby. The car has a V12 6-liter engine and 6-speed transmission. The power is 435 H.P. and 410 lbs. of torque. This is exclusive to the AR1's with 6 speed gear boxes.

Specifications

Engine: V-12
Horsepower: 435
Torque: 410
Transmission: 6-Speed
Body;: Zagato

Aston Martin History

1913 - Bamford and Martin Limited founded in London, England by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. Mssrs. Bamford and Martin were both dedicated to building sports cars that were distinctive and built to the highest standards.

1914 - The Aston Martin name is born after successes at the the Aston Hill Climb.

1915 - The first Aston Martin is registered.

1921 - The first competition car from the Aston Martin works is produced.

1922 - Aston Martin makes its first European appearance at the French Grand Prix.

1926 - Aston Martin Motors Limited is formed and located in Feltham, England.

1928 - Aston Martin makes its first appearance in the Le Mans 24-hour race.

1937 - The company produces 140 cars - the largest annual production until after World War II.

1939 - Aston Martin builds a prototype, known as the Atom, using an early form of space frame chassis and independent suspension.

1947 - David Brown buys Aston Martin and Lagonda.

1948 - The Aston Martin Spa Special wins the Spa 24-hour race. The Aston Martin 2-Liter goes into production.

1949 - Two DB2 prototypes enter the Le Mans. One of the cars finishes 2nd in its class.

1950 - Two DB2 coupes finished 5th and 6th at Le Mans.

1951 - DB2 cars finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the 3-liter class at Le Mans.

1953 - The DB2/4 goes into production - Aston Martin’s first 2+2 seater.

1954 - David Brown acquired Tickford, Ltd, a custom body maker, and moves production to Newport Pagnell. The first Aston Martin body made at Tickford was the 1956 DB2/4 Mark II.

1955 - The DB2/4 Mark II goes into production.

1956-1959 - The company builds 4 DBR1 competition cars.

1957 - The DB Mark III goes into production.

1958 - The Aston Martin DB4 was introduced. The car was styled by Touring of Milan, Italy, based on the "Superleggera" (Italian for super light) method of construction.

1959 - At the London Motor Show, Aston Martin debuted the DB4GT Grand Touring (Grand Tourismo) version of the DB4. By the time production ended in 1963, the company had built only 97 of the DB4GT chassis’. Seventy-eight of those had the Touring of Milan Superleggera bodies. The GT’s chassis was shorter the the standard DB4 with a wheelbase of 93-inches instead of 98-inches. The car’s overall length was also shorten to 171-inches, 5-inches shorter than the standard DB4. The 3.7-litre twin overhead camshaft straight 6-cylinder engine now had two spark plugs per cylinder and twin distributors. It also had 3 twin choke 45 DCOE 4 or 9 Webber carburettors. Power output was claimed to be 302-bhp at 6000 rpm.

1959 - Aston Martin wins Worlds Sportscar Championship in the DBR1 after wins at the 1000kms at the Nurburgring, Le Mans and the RAC Tourist Trophy.

1963 - The DB5 goes into production.

1964 - The DB5 appears with James Bond in the Goldfinger movie. Anyone who every saw that movie will forever associate agent 007 and his Aston Martin with all the gadgets a super-spy could desire.

1966 - The DB6 goes into production.

1969 - The DBSV8 goes into production.

1973 - The company has 420 employees and builds 400 cars.

1975 - In January, 1975 the Aston Martin company goes into voluntary liquidation. The assets are acquired by Company Developments Limited. David Brown serves as Chairman of the new company.

1977 - The V8 Vantage goes into production.

1980 - The Lagonda goes into production.

1981 - Victor Gauntlett and Pace Petroleum buy the company.

1983 - Victor Gauntlett receives financial backing by the Livanos shipping family.

1987 - The Ford Motor Company acquires 75% of Aston Martin.

1990 - The Aston Martin Virage goes into production.

1993 - The V8 Vantage goes into production.

1994 - Ford completes its acquistion of Aston Marton by purchasing the remaining 25% of stock.

1994 - The DB7 goes into production.

1996 - The DB7 Volante (Convertible) goes into production.

1999 - The V8 Vantage Le Mans and the DB7 Vantage go into production.

2001 - The V12 Vanquish goes into production.

2002 - After almost fifteen years, Aston Martin renews its relationship with Italian coachbuilders Zagato to produce the limited edition DB7 Zagato.

2003 - The 7,000th DB7 is built.

2003 - The Gaydon manufacturing facility is opened. It is the first purpose-built factory in Aston’s history.

2004 - The DB9 goes into production at the Gaydon plant.

2004 - The V12 Vanquish S goes into production.

2004 - The DB9 Volante goes into production.

2005 - Aston Martin returns to racing.

2004 - The new V8 Vantage goes into production.

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