![]() ![]() The AM V8 saw a number of aesthetic and mechanical alterations throughout it’s near-20-year production cycle, most notably a more compact fuel injection delivery system over the earlier bulbous carburetors meant the large hood scoop of the early cars was no longer necessary. By 1972 the “DBS” nomenclature was dropped and the model continued on simply badged as the “V8.” After further customer feedback, a convertible version of the V8 was made available in 1978.ĭubbed the V8 Volante, the convertible grand tourer proved to be so much more popular than the fixed roof model that coupe production was only made upon order. The all-new chassis was ready by 1967 but due to engineering setbacks, Tadek Marek’s all new aluminum V8 wasn’t ready, so the first two years (1967-1969) of the DBS Vantage were fitted with the leftover DB6 predecessor’s powertrains-the tried and true straight-six.īy 1969, Marek’s eight-cylinder was ready and subsequently replaced the DBS Vantage’s six-pot, appropriately renaming the model the DBS V8 in the process. Today’s logo still has a resemblance to the original Davis draft it is based on.1 OF 245: ASTON MARTIN’S FIRST V8 CONVERTIBLEĪfter years of customer demand, Aston Martin finally planned to add a V8-powered model to its lineup. He had a great interest in Egyptology and was inspired by the shape of the scarab. The logo, as we know it today, has its origins in 1932 with a former Bentley race driver named S.C.H. ![]() Not only the shape of the chassis of Aston Martin cars adapted to the times, but so did the logo. The original Aston Martin logo during the 1920s was made up of a circle that contained the letters A and M. In large part it is due the British elegance all Aston Martins share. The cult status enjoyed by Aston Martin classics all over the world is not solely based on the Bond series. The original design of the V8 is by William Towns, the 5.3 liter V8 engine based on a design by Tadek Mareks. The brand’s car which was in production for the longest time is the Aston Martin V8, that has been manufactured in various versions since the 1960s. The car’s name borrows the initials of David Brown, long time owner of Aston Martin. The DB5 features a cylinder capacity of 4 liters, five gears, and a powerful 286 bhp. The model became world famous due to its role in the James Bond series and became the dream car for many. The name DB5 is well known, even outside of the circles of old-timer fans. Ford sold Aston Martin to the group surrounding the race sports company Prodrive in 2007. When the brand encountered financial troubles during the 70s, it was acquired by Ford and has been able to celebrate small successes ever since. Production emphasises small, high quality, and technically advanced cars over its first 80 years, the company only produced around 16.000 cars. Aston Martin’s history is full of investors, changes in ownership, and similar other influences. Aston Martin did not become famous as the car driven by James Bond’s but instead earned recognition through successful participation in countless races and the many world records it earned. The maker was able to fulfil this claim and it is still a major part of the company’s philosophy. Since its founding, the companies mission is to produce race cars for everyday use. The company was then called Bamford & Martin Ltd and produced its first car in 1915. The British Automobile manufacturer Aston Martin was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. ![]()
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