Manufacturer : Aston Martin
Productions : 1965-1966
Engine : dohc I-6, 3995 cc, 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 288 lbs-ft @ 3850 rpm (Vantage: 325 bhp @ 5750 rpm)
Transmission : ZF 5-speed overdrive manual or Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic
Source : netcarshow.com
The Aston Martin DB6 Volante was the first Aston Martin to carry the name Volante – which means “flying” in Italian. It was in fact the last thirty-seven Aston Martin DB5 chassis that were used to build the short-chassis Aston Martin DB6 Volante SWB and were completed between October 1965 and October 1966.
Although clearly derived from the Aston Martin DB4 through the DB5, the new model was announced at the London Motor Show in October 1965. The most noticeable styling change on the Aston Martin DB6 was the spoiler – then called a Kamm tail – integrated into the tail of the car, which improved high speed stability. The split front and rear bumpers; a redesigned oil cooler opening in the front valance, a higher roof (136 cm) and longer wheelbase (258.5 cm), 9.5 cm more than the DB5, giving an overall length of 462 cm.
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Manufacturer : Aston Martin
Productions : October 1965 – July 1969
Engine : dohc I-6, 3995 cc, 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 288 lbs-ft @ 3850 rpm (Vantage: 325 bhp @ 5750 rpm)
Transmission : ZF 5-speed overdrive manual or Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic
Source : netcarshow.com
The Aston Martin DB6 Volante was the first Aston Martin to carry the name Volante – which means “flying” in Italian. It was in fact the last thirty-seven Aston Martin DB5 chassis that were used to build the short-chassis Volantes and were completed between October 1965 and October 1966.
Although clearly derived from the Aston Martin DB4 through the DB5, the new model was announced at the London Motor Show in October 1965. The most noticeable styling change on the Aston Martin DB6 was the spoiler – then called a Kamm tail – integrated into the tail of the car, which improved high speed stability. The split front and rear bumpers; a redesigned oil cooler opening in the front valance, a higher roof (136 cm) and longer wheelbase (258.5 cm), 9.5 cm more than the DB5, giving an overall length of 462 cm.
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April 27, 2011 – 12:56 am
Manufacturer : Aston Martin
Productions : October 1958 – June 1963
Engine : all dohc I-6, 3670 cc, 240 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 240 lbs-ft @4250 rpm; Vantage: 266 bhp @5750 rpm
Transmission : 4-speed manual with optional overdrive or optional Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic
Source : netcarshow.com
Work on the Aston Martin DB4 started in 1956, at the same time as the Aston Martin DB Mark III. The key people involved in the development of the Aston Martin DB4 were general manager John Wyer, chassis designer Harold Beach, and engine designer Tadek Marek. Every major component in the Aston Martin DB4 was new. The four-seater body was design by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, using their ‘Superleggera’ system by which alloy panels are fixed to a tubular frame built onto the very strong platform chassis.
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April 26, 2011 – 11:53 am
Manufacturer : Aston Martin
Productions : October 1958 – June 1963
Engine : all dohc I-6, 3670 cc, 240 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 240 lbs-ft @4250 rpm; Vantage: 266 bhp @5750 rpm
Transmission : 4-speed manual with optional overdrive or optional Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic
Source : netcarshow.com
Work on the DB4 started in 1956, at the same time as the DB Mark III. The key people involved in the development of the DB4 were general manager John Wyer, chassis designer Harold Beach, and engine designer Tadek Marek. Every major component in the DB4 was new. The four-seater body was design by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, using their ‘Superleggera’ system by which alloy panels are fixed to a tubular frame built onto the very strong platform chassis.
The entirely new car was shown at the London Motor show in 1958, sharing a stand with the DB Mark III which was to continue in production for almost a year. The DB4 was the first production car to capable of 0-100-0 mph in under 30 sec. claiming to reach the 100 mph mark in 21 seconds. A very impressive car that put Aston Martin back in competition with other Mediterranean sports car manufacturers.
A four-seater convertible was announced at the London Motor Show in 1961.
Manufacturer : Aston Martin
Productions : 1957
Engine : dohc I-6, 2922 cc, 162 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Transmission : 4-speed manual
Source : netcarshow.com
Aston Martin DB Mark III was launched at the Geneva Show in March 1957 and was available only for export until it was shown at the London Motor Show in October that same year. Aston Martin DB Mark III was the final development of the cars based on Claude Hill’s chassis and the Lagonda six-cylinder twin overhead camshaft engine. It remained in production for circa nine months after the Aston Martin DB4 was introduced. Some 310 cars were exported to the USA.
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Manufacturer : Aston Martin
Productions : 1956
Engine : dohc I-6, 3995 cc, 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 288 lbs-ft @ 3850 rpm (Vantage: 325 bhp @ 5750 rpm)
Transmission : ZF 5-speed overdrive manual or Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic
Source : netcarshow.com
The Aston Martin DB4 through the DB5, the new model was announced at the London Motor Show in October 1965. The most noticeable styling change on the Aston Martin DB6 was the spoiler – then called a Kamm tail – integrated into the tail of the car, which improved high speed stability. The split front and rear bumpers; a redesigned oil cooler opening in the front valance, a higher roof (136 cm) and longer wheelbase (258.5 cm), 9.5 cm more than the DB5, giving an overall length of 462 cm.
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October 13, 2010 – 3:12 am
The DB5 is famous for being the first and most recognised cinematic James Bond car. It has been featured in several films, most notably Goldfinger, Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Casino Royale.
Aston Martin DB5 James Bond Car Specification :
Manufacturer : Aston Martin
Production : 1964
Class : Sports car
Body style(s) : 2-door coupé
Engine : 3995 cc Tadek Marek I6
Transmission : ZF 5-speed all-synchromesh manual or Borg Warner DG automatic
(changed to Borg-Warner Model 8 shortly before the DB6 replaced the DB5)
Length : 4.57 metres (179.9 in)
Width : 1.68 metres (66.1 in)
October 15, 2010 – 6:06 am
Toyota Stout 1961
Toyota Stout specification :
Manufacturer : Toyota
Production : Start April 1954
Engine : 1500 cc Type R
Transmission : Manual
Body : 2-door, 3 seater pickup with a separate well body (with a fold down tailgate). Other bodies advertised by Toyota included a van, an ambulance, double cab coupe utility (2-doors, 6 seater, integral well body), drop-side pickup, pickup with stake sides, a pickup with full height metal side with a canvas top, a light bus (precursor to the Coaster) and an ice cream van.
Suspension : leaf springs.
Brakes : 4 wheel drum brakes.
Toyopet Stout First Generation (RK)
Toyota Stout 1967
Photo Credit : Ypy31
Manufacturer : Jaguar
Productions : 1948-1954
Engine : Dual overhead-cam 3.4 L straight-6 XK, 3.8L and 4.2L versions
Source : netcarshow.com
The Jaguar XK120 is a sports car which was manufactured by Jaguar between 1948 and 1954. Jaguar’s first post-war sports car.
The Jaguar XK120 was launched in roadster form at the 1948 London Motor Show as a testbed and show car for the new Jaguar XK engine. It caused a sensation, which persuaded William Lyons to put it into production.
The “120″ in its name referred to its 120 mph (193 km/h) top speed (faster with the windscreen removed), which made the Jaguar XK120 the world’s fastest standard production car at the time of its launch.
It was available in two convertible versions – first as the roadster (designated OTS, for open two-seater, in America), then also as a drophead coupé, or DHC, from 1953 – and as a closed, or “fixed-head” coupé (FHC) from 1951. The DHC was a more deluxe model, featuring a beautiful wood dashboard and wood features on the door interiors.
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