This definitive work covers the early David Brown Aston Martins from the 1948 Two-Litre Sports to the DB3S sports racer. The development of these post-war models is covered in detail and each model receives comprehensive treatment with detailed technical descriptions, and information on production changes, performance, road manners and competition history. There is also advice on owning and running these wonderful cars today.
David Brown took over Aston Martin after the war after having acquired Lagonda. The great racing days followed culminating in outright victory at Le Mans. In 1972 the company was taken over by Company Developments Ltd. and the DB designation could no longer be used. Over the next few years the Lagonda name was briefly revived and high power models introduced. These articles include road tests, new model releases, performance and technical data and driving impressions.
Models covered are, V8, Aston Martin Lagonda, Aston Martin Lagonda Limousine, AM V8, Vantage, Volante, V8 Auto, Bulldog, V8 Vantage, Nimrod Aston Martin.
A full account of Aston Martin from the early years to the dawn of the Sir David Brown era. Included in the book are: a complete competition history; technical data; engineering drawings; advertisements; previously unpublished photographs of the Martin family, its cars and the models that followed.
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