Jun
29
2011

Aston Martin History

The first car brand Aston Martin went off the assembly line in 1914 based on an Italian chassis "iso-Fraschini. Already after 7 years was released on the second model, the production of which was located in London at the Abington Road. The company, in the process work, has faced many difficulties, but despite this, has grown and gained experience, mostly through trial and error, constantly taking part in competitions and races. Nowadays cars Aston Martin belong not only and not to a class of sports car as a high-class cars, as well as an attribute of luxury and prestige. But then, in the early twentieth century, the company specialized in producing it sports cars. Thus, in the 1934-1936 model years with the success of Aston Martin Ulster in the race, "Twenty-four hours of Le Mans' popularity of the company began to grow steadily. Learn more on the subject from Publishers Clearing House. Success accompanied the company, and in forties, was launched into production Series db.

This is due to the fact that in 1947, Aston Martin, oddly enough, was bought out by tractor manufacturer David Brown, and, accordingly, db – it's his initials. So, in 1948, has released the first Aston Martin DB1. The most interesting thing is that the production This model was used develop Bentley. In particular, the new 6-cylinder engine with a working volume of 2 liters, which was originally developed for automobiles Lagonda, but since the Lagonda, like Aston Martin owned by David Brown, the motor was given for completing the new model Aston Martin DB1, which was released in quantity of 15 pieces. In 1949 appeared the first sports coupe Aston Martin DB2. Issue model was dictated by the dynamics of demand, when there was a change in the economic climate, and increased popularity is sports cars. After some time, namely 3 years, the company went into series production model mentioned.

Change the type of production were based on the growing popularity Aston Martin DB2, with the success of the model and the repeated victories in many competitions. Six years later, the company produces new car category "Grand Turismo – Aston Martin DB4. Model was released a limited edition, only 75 pieces. Refinement of design, executed by the Italian company Touring, impressive speed characteristics (the maximum speed to 257 km / h) and a limited edition built this car to the rank of an exclusive preferred models.

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