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Book Synopsis Aston Martin Gold Portfolio 1921-1947 by : R.M. Clarke
Download or read book Aston Martin Gold Portfolio 1921-1947 written by R.M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 2007-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aston Martin was started by Bamford and Martin and after a constant struggle to stay afloat, the company failed in 1925. But the name Aston-Martin was rescued, first by Renwick & Bertelli, and then by Gordon Sutherland in 1933 who brought the company into the real world by realizing that if you wanted to go racing you needed to be backed up by a sound financial structure which was not constantly being drained by the apparent need to maintain a reputation by being seen in competition. By giving support to the many private owners, he did manage to keep the name before the public.
Book Synopsis Aston Martin Gold Portfolio 1985-1995 by : R. M. Clarke
Download or read book Aston Martin Gold Portfolio 1985-1995 written by R. M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Book Limited. This book was released on 1995-09 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After several changes of ownership the small Aston Martin company had little money to create the new models it needed. In 1987 Ford stepped in purchasing a 75% interest. They returned to racing and eventually produced the beautiful DB7. These articles follow the development of the models with their introduction, road tests, technical data, driving and comparison tests and background. The models covered are: V8, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin Lagonda, Vantage Zagato, Volante, Virage, AMR-1, Vantage, Virage 6.3, DB7, Virage Volante, Oselli Virage.
Book Synopsis Aston Martin Gold Portfolio by : R. M. Clarke
Download or read book Aston Martin Gold Portfolio written by R. M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Book Limited. This book was released on 1997-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There were twenty three years of DB production between the earliest DB1 and the final DBS V8s. The first series were overtly sporting machines whereas by the early Seventies Aston Martin had come to stand for something different - prestige as well as power. This collection of articles includes road tests, technical and performance data, driving impressions and a small historical section. Models covered are, Sports 2-litre, DB Mk II, DB2 Sports Saloon, DB2-4, DB2-4 Mk III, DB4, DB Mk III Special, DB4 GT, DB4 Vantage, DB4 GT Zagato, DB5, DB6, DB6 Mk II, DB6 Vantage, DBS, DBS V8.
Book Synopsis Aston Martin 1972-1985 Gold Portfolio by : R. M. Clarke
Download or read book Aston Martin 1972-1985 Gold Portfolio written by R. M. Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1986-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1994-2006 by : R.M. Clarke
Download or read book Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1994-2006 written by R.M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 2007-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our fifth book on Aston Martin starts with the introduction in 1994 of the DB7. Many people saw it as a sexed up Jaguar, not a true Aston - also it had a pressed steel body instead of a hand-built aluminium one, and "they plan to make lots of them, cannot be an Aston", and so on. However, it was successful and 7,049 were made which was a fantastic achievement considering that since 1920 only some 12,000 cars of all types had been made. The new V12 DB9, made in the companys first purpose-built, up-to-date factory at Gaydon, restored the hand-built image but with added up-to-date engineering features.
Book Synopsis Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1981-1993 by : R.M. Clarke
Download or read book Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1981-1993 written by R.M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Aston Martin the period 1981 to 1993 was a time of transition progressing from the DB body to the new Virage plus the takeover of the Company by Ford in the early 1990s. The fourth book in this series deals with the Gauntlet and Livanos period. These two rekindled the link with Zagato, who brought to life the V8 Zagato. The Lagonda V8 continued to keep their heads above water and they also gave support to a number of private racing teams. On the production front 1988 saw the brand new Virage, powered by a new 5.3 litre V8 and at the same time on the racing side there was the V8 AMR1 series of Group "C" racers. Money, however, was a problem, so when Ford made an offer Gauntlet and Martin wisely accepted. With Ford behind them, the V8 cars continued to increase in luxury and power and the AMR1 entered its first season of international racing. 1993 saw the establishment of Aston Martin based at the TWR works at Bloxham, near Banbury and it was from here that, in a year's time, an exciting new model would emerge.
Book Synopsis Datsun 240Z and 260Z Gold Portfolio, 1970-1978 by : Cartech Inc
Download or read book Datsun 240Z and 260Z Gold Portfolio, 1970-1978 written by Cartech Inc and published by . This book was released on 1998-02-28 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives readers information on road and comparison tests, specifications, history, performance and technical data, racing and driving, and long term reports.
Book Synopsis Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1948-1968 by : R.M. Clarke
Download or read book Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1948-1968 written by R.M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 2007-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second in a series of books on Aston Martin which deals with the period after the second-world war. Although the Company managed to survive the war, Gordon Sutherland didn't have enough funds to put into production the promising "Atom" prototype. David Brown was the next enthusiast to take the name forward, along with Lagonda, which he had also purchased. These were exciting times for Aston Martin which started with the 2-Litre - which evolved into the stylish DB2 - and the famous Italian-designed DB4. Next came the super-car era and the DB5, made famous by Agent 007, James Bond, and this was followed by the DB6, now more of a grand tourer than a sports car.
Book Synopsis Lotus Elan - A Restoration Guide by : Gordon Lund
Download or read book Lotus Elan - A Restoration Guide written by Gordon Lund and published by Brooklands Books. This book was released on 2012-10-14 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of restoring an Elan +2 and Elan Sprint to concours edition. Advice on how to purchase a suitable car for restoration plus detailed practical information on preparing bodywork, trim, chassis, suspension, wheels, hydraulics, engine, electrics & wiring etc. 24 Chapters, plus appendices, give information on chassis changing, body restoration, including Elan +2 sills, rebuilding the Lotus/Ford Twin Cam engine, electrics including fitting a new loom, insight to tuning and running in, Elan developments, a remarkable Elan +2 Estate, rebirth of an accident damaged Sprint.
Book Synopsis Shelby Cobra Gold Portfolio 1962~1969 by : R.M. Clarke
Download or read book Shelby Cobra Gold Portfolio 1962~1969 written by R.M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 1990-07-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gold Portfolio signifies a premium edition in the Brooklands series. Packed with even more articles, photos, technical information, road tests, buying information and other great features on your favorite car. Detailed information includes: • Road and Track Tests • Specifications • New Model Reports • Performance Data • Racing History • Autokraft AC Mk. IV • 260 • Daytona • Mk.II 289 • Mk.III 427
Book Synopsis Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1968-1980 by : R.M. Clarke
Download or read book Aston Martin Ultimate Portfolio 1968-1980 written by R.M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 2007-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This, the third book in the series on Aston Martin, records the gradual development of the DBS. This title chronicles the various upheavals that occurred in the company between the years 1972, when Sir David Brown sold the company, its near certain death in 1974, and its revival by the Sprague-Minden-Curtis-Flather consortium. This group took the company to new realms with the mighty 400b.h.p. V8 Vantage, the Towns Lagonda V8 and paved the way to the Gauntlet-Livanos era. Stringent emission laws in the USA excluded the V8 until 1978, but the optimistic suggestions of numbers to be built never manifested itself, despite a ready market in the Arab states.
Book Synopsis Portfolio of Dreams by : Tim Wallace
Download or read book Portfolio of Dreams written by Tim Wallace and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aston Martin written by David Dowsey and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive 352-page history with beautiful color photography and detailed illustrations. Includes thorough specification information for each model.
Download or read book Aston Martin written by Richard Loveys and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aston Martin is now more than a century old – and what a century it has been. Since its birth in London on the eve of the First World War, the company has experienced the highs of racing triumph – most famously in the 1959 Le Mans 24-hour race – and the lows of bankruptcy, yet throughout it all has been in the first rank of British marques. Published in association with the Aston Martin Heritage Trust and written by enthusiast Richard Loveys, Aston Martin is a fully illustrated history of the company that has created some of the the world's best loved and most widely respected cars, including James Bond's iconic DB5. It covers the cars themselves, the personalities and talents who have shaped Aston Martin from owners to engineers, the drivers who have shared with the company in racing glory, and the centenary celebrations of 2013.
Book Synopsis BMW E30 - 3 Series Restoration Guide by : Andrew Everett
Download or read book BMW E30 - 3 Series Restoration Guide written by Andrew Everett and published by M-Y Books Limited. This book was released on 2012-10-14 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical restoration manual written by journalist and E30 enthusiast Andrew Everett. Covers E30 models: 316, 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325e, 324d and 324td, 318iS, M3 & Alpina in saloon, convertible & touring forms. Professional advice also is given on buying a good used model E30 for restoration.
Book Synopsis BMW E30 - 3 Series Restoration Bible by : Brendan Purcell
Download or read book BMW E30 - 3 Series Restoration Bible written by Brendan Purcell and published by Brooklands Books. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is amazing to think that time has passed by and that the second BMW "3 Series" has achieved such status that it warrants this special book on its 21st anniversary. Maybe it is due to the sheer longevity of its design, its ability to satisfy the keen driver or its iconic status - but, whatever it is, there is no doubt that the E30 is one car from the past that will stay with us into the future. It is a pending classic and prices for well kept models have started to escalate; furthermore, there is a core of well cared for cars out there requiring basic attention by their dedicated owners. As a result, there has never been a better time for a book of this sort. By focusing on the common faults which crop up repeatedly and by giving detailed, simple instructions regarding repairs, this book will be uniquely invaluable for owners who wish to try their hand at their own maintenance, especially those who may previously have been prevented from doing so by a lack of technical know-how or specific knowledge.
Download or read book Aston Martin written by Matthew Vale and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aston Martin is a marque that holds a special place in the British motor industry. As a manufacturer of cars for over 100 years, its history is tied up with the British psyche, and the marque holds a special place in the hearts of all motoring enthusiasts. This book charts the history of Aston Martin from its early days in central London, as Banford and Martin, through the Bertelli years in Feltham and the post-war David Brown years at Newport Pagnell to the current day with its purpose-built, state-of-the-art factory in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Now seen as an iconic luxury British sports car manufacturer, Aston Martin has been designing, manufacturing and racing cars for over 100 years, almost continuously. Known for combining quality, style and performance in its products, the company has often struggled to balance these attributes with financial success. Fortunately, over the years generous investors who recognize the potential in the company have always been on hand to rescue and perpetuate the brand. Looking at the engines, the cars, the people, the business and car owners, this book tells the story of a quintessentially British marque.
