Although Aston Martin’s Virage was clearly an accomplished Grand Tourer, some customers wanted a machine with more punch than the standard car offered. From January 1992, those that desired…
Read MoreLaunched at the Birmingham Motor Show in October 1988, the Virage was the first truly new model from Aston Martin since the four-door Lagonda back in 1976. Created to take the firm into the…
Read MorePart 2 from the 1991 Silverstone Historic Festival. Featured cars: Schuppan Porsche 962: VOI 962, Schuppan Porsche 962: H726 LDP, Alpine A110: DDG 885J, Aston Martin DP215: XMO 88, Alpine…
Read MorePart 1 from the 1991 Silverstone Historic Festival. Featured cars: Lamborghini Jarama Rallye: YYY 453M, Aston Martin DB6 Volante: SFJ 999J, Lamborghini Diablo: EE 699 AU, Alpine GTA: E452 FLB…
Read MoreHaving taken a majority shareholding in Aston Martin during September 1987, the Ford Motor Company assumed full control in 1991. By the time Aston Martin was solely under Ford’s stewardship…
Read MoreAston Martin’s V8 engine was developed to replace the straight six that had been around in one shape or another since 1949. After making its debut in a Lola T70 Mk3 GT at Le Mans in 1967, the…
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