How about an Aston photo thread!

How about an Aston photo thread!

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DB4DM

936 posts

124 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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Adding to what RichB rightly says it also has slightly softer cams and Solex PHH44 carburettors for better low speed performance. This one now has a 4 speed ZF autobox from a Jaguar XJR with 2 stage kickdown and a Quicksilver exhaust, it is every bit as quick as a manual in a straight line. And with recently rebuilt de Dion rear and modified front suspension and steering it hustles well for a big heavy car. It also has modern Jag Mark X racing brakes so stops well too

RichB

51,647 posts

285 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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DB4DM said:
Adding to what RichB rightly says it also has slightly softer cams and Solex PHH44 carburettors for better low speed performance. This one now has a 4 speed ZF autobox from a Jaguar XJR with 2 stage kickdown and a Quicksilver exhaust, it is every bit as quick as a manual in a straight line. And with recently rebuilt de Dion rear and modified front suspension and steering it hustles well for a big heavy car. It also has modern Jag Mark X racing brakes so stops well too
Lovely cars...

Speedraser

1,657 posts

184 months

Saturday 19th August 2017
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RichB said:
Loose_Cannon said:
IMHO Aston missed a trick not badging the current Rapide as a Lagonda. As an elongated and lithe version of the sporty 2+2 it is the spiritual successor of this car.
Totally agree but then Bez was in control at the time so probably had no idea of the heritage...
DBX should be a Lagonda also.

Mr.Tremlini

1,469 posts

102 months

Saturday 19th August 2017
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trackdemon said:
Had a lovely Vanquish Volante in for a shoot last week....



Edited by trackdemon on Thursday 10th August 16:50
Nice shot, there`s some time gone into that!

shinjuku

476 posts

82 months

Saturday 19th August 2017
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"Morning Light"



before the Cambridge meet today.

markiep1

183 posts

137 months

Sunday 20th August 2017
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Taken today at Biggin Hill air showcool

PJDV8

141 posts

83 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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My Tungsten V8 Sportshift Roadster in the Welsh hills.

shinjuku

476 posts

82 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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Dewey

[click the photo to go to blog post]


James Alexander

65 posts

98 months

Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Groundworks done, waiting patiently for the carriage house !

David W.

1,912 posts

210 months

Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Aston green?

James Alexander

65 posts

98 months

Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Hi David,

I think its called 'DBR9 Green' or if its the same thing, 'Aston Martin Racing Green' - same colour as the Le Mans winner in 2007, same year as the car.

V8V Pete

2,497 posts

127 months

Wednesday 30th August 2017
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I thought you were selling it.

James Alexander

65 posts

98 months

Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Hi Pete,

Yes, she's going up for sale soon but heading to the Revival early next month and didn't want to waste anyone's time, so delisted it !

KevinBird

1,038 posts

208 months

Saturday 2nd September 2017
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One for road and track


V8V Pete

2,497 posts

127 months

Saturday 2nd September 2017
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Not sure that splitter's going to last long on the road. Looks great. What's the spec?

Navyatco

118 posts

163 months

Saturday 2nd September 2017
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shinjuku

476 posts

82 months

Saturday 2nd September 2017
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a17thc

104 posts

174 months

Sunday 3rd September 2017
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Ken Figenus

5,714 posts

118 months

Sunday 3rd September 2017
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Navyatco said:
Just sublime. And that is where the seed was planted and why it had to be blue when I got one 30 years later smile. Its still such a staggeringly good looking car.

vpr

3,711 posts

239 months

Sunday 3rd September 2017
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Taken at Hampton Court Aston V8 Celebration line up

Owned it for 9 years now.