Aston Martin Classic Cars – British Sports Cars and DB Series History

1946-1972

1956 Aston Martin DB 2-4 MK II DHC – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2022

March 5, 2026

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In the mid-1950s, Aston Martin was transforming itself from a small British sports car builder into a manufacturer of refined grand tourers. The DB2/4 series marked an important step in this transition by combining strong performance with greater practicality. The 1956 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk II Drophead Coupé (DHC) exemplified this approach, offering open-top motoring […]

1973-1996

1978 Aston Martin V8 Saloon – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021

April 4, 2022

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By 1978, Aston Martin’s large V8-powered grand tourer had already earned a reputation as one of the fastest four-seat cars in the world. The Aston Martin V8 Saloon combined traditional British craftsmanship with formidable performance, offering discreet styling backed by substantial engineering. In its late-1970s form, the model reflected both technical refinement and the brand’s […]

1946-1972

1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021

April 4, 2022

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In 1965, the Aston Martin DB5 Convertible combined British grand touring refinement with open-top exclusivity. Built in very limited numbers, it offered the same 4.0-litre straight-six performance as the coupé, but with added rarity. Among DB5 variants, the Convertible—later called the Volante—remains one of the most sought-after. Technical Details The 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible […]