Following his acquisition of Aston Martin, David Brown decided to embark on an international competition programme to raise the company’s profile. Production-based DB2 racers were…
Read MoreChassis DB5C/1273/R was an early example of the 123 DB5s built to Convertible specification. It was ordered by the owner of Aston Martin Lagonda, David Brown. Brown began his career working for…
Read MoreThe first 340 America (actually a 275 Sport fitted with the new 4.1-litre ‘340’ engine) was displayed at the Paris Motor Show in October 1950. Early 340 Americas were all competition-type machines…
Read MoreAston Martin built the first five DB3s for works use. Chassis 1 raced at the Dundrod Tourist Trophy in September 1951 but no other appearances were made by the model that year. Four more DB3s…
Read MoreAfter building a pair of DB2 prototypes (chassis LML/50/5 and LML/50/6), Aston Martin assembled a trio of team cars for the 1950 season. In May 1950, the team cars (chassis LML/50/7, LML/50/8…
Read MoreLML/49/4 was the last of four DB2 Le Mans Prototypes. Unlike the three Almond Green examples destined for competition use, chassis 4 was uniquely equipped with a fully upholstered interior and…
Read MoreDavid Brown liked to personally put new models through the rigour of day-to-day use before signing them off for production. The Aston Martin boss personally took delivery of the fourth DB2 Le Mans…
Read MoreAston Martin chassis DB3S/5 was one of five DB3S constructed in 1953. Built to contest a domestic and World Sportscar Championship programme, the new DB3S wore a beautiful Frank Feeley…
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