So what have you done with your Aston today?
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Indeed Mark. Vesuvius was my declared "keeper", I never imagined another Aston Martin would ever trump her appeal,,,,, I was wrong. The new DBS Superleggera with its stunning looks and other worldly power was in itself a very close call. So that almost from the moment when Simon emailed a preview teaser of the DBS 59, my resistance collapsed, it was game, set and match.
V8V Pete said:
Out of interest Bob, was Vesuvius sold with all mods still on or back to standard spec.?
Peter hi, Unfortunately to qualify for the AM Timeless warranty the power upgrades have to be returned to standard. I don't doubt BR would be happy to repeat the upgrade if the new owner so desires (I know I would be there like a shot).Mr T, thank you for your kind words, praise indeed from one so discerning.
AMVSVNick said:
Bincenzo said:
What an exceptional looking car with a perfect spec, congratulations!
What he said. Absolutely stunning.Phil, your car just ouzes power and class, utterly gorgeous colour combo, magnificent.
No-one does it better than Aston Martin do they, not even close. At any level, from every angle, this DBS "Superleggera" model is a world beater and makes living in AM Geekland all the more absorbing, happy happy days.
Gentlemen thank you for your kind words, I'm so pleased that you enjoy seeing her, as I do. For the curious, this is what resides under that long bonnet, 4.7 ltr DB4GT head, n/asp, points ignition. Yes, on start up she pops and bangs quite a bit but OMG, with an all up weight of circa 980kgs, 320bhp and 350 ft/lbs of torque, she just flies!
Ken Figenus said:
Lovely motor!
Bob you may well know - lad asked me why many Astons have the 'DB' moniker and I said it was because Mr Tractors David Brown bought in/bailed them out in the 50's/60's?. But your car and many others predate that moniker surely? And then, after he left, I guess they kept it on as a marque mark till present day?
I'm no AM historian Ken and many on here will be better qualified to answer your query. However, what I do know is that David Brown bought Aston Martin when it was advertised in the TImes in 1947. He continued to own the company until I think it was 1972 when the first of the DBS cars were the 'Halo' V8 model. The first DB was the DB1, a 2 seater roadster (1948-50),,, quickly followed by production model which he raced DB2, DB3 and 3S, then around 1955-6 the DBR1 was built, 5 in total, being for (R)acing only, this car went on to finish 1st & 2nd at Le Mans 1959 (MO55IE pays homage to the DBR1). Bob you may well know - lad asked me why many Astons have the 'DB' moniker and I said it was because Mr Tractors David Brown bought in/bailed them out in the 50's/60's?. But your car and many others predate that moniker surely? And then, after he left, I guess they kept it on as a marque mark till present day?
Only 2 DBR2's were built, but rule changes meant they were excluded from competition in Europe with engine capacities in excess of the upper limit. So, 1959 saw the production of the very successful DB4 coupe, followed by the mid 60's DB5, then by 1967 the DB6, closely followed by the DBS. The DB moniker was then dropped but was reintroduced much to Sir David Bowns delight in 1994 with the DB7. As we all know DB prefixes models to this day, long may it continue, it sounds so right.
Edited by MO55 on Friday 29th March 07:43
Edited by MO55 on Friday 29th March 07:46
cypriot said:
Just came back from a long weekend up in the Cairgorms and the NC500. What a spectacular part of the world, and some fantastic roads up there. Aston was its element. Perfect for the job. 
Super picture, super car, super post,,,, exactly what I had in mind when as Y100 I started the thread way, way back. Long may it continue.Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff