Amazing Specialty Aston Martins Over The Decades

• Automotive, Automotive and Mobility, Science, Technology

4 min. (780 words)

amazing-specialty-aston-martins-over-the-decades

The V12 Speedster is the latest in a long line of incredible limited-production and one-off Aston Martins.

  • Aston Martin has a long, proud history of producing limited production, special body and one-off sports cars that are instantly collectible classics. The new V12 Speedster joins a family of predecessors that include the 1957 DBR1 and the 2003 DB7 Zagato.

  • 1953 Aston Martin DB3S The DB3S, introduced in 1953, established Aston Martin as a serious Le Mans contender, racing for outright wins. Frank Feeley’s alloy DB3S body looked much better than the boxy DB3 and was more aerodynamically efficient, if not always very stable at Mulsanne speeds. The DB3S was also lighter, its revised 3-litre straight-six was more powerful and Willie Watson’s new chassis clearly had more potential all round. Five open examples were built in 1953. Numbers six and seven, in 1954, had coupe bodies. Image source: Aston Martin Lagonda

  • 1957 Aston Martin DBR1 Designed by Ted Cutting, the DBR1 had a multi-tube chassis, torsion bar suspension and an all-aluminium six-cylinder racing engine, originally of 2.5 litres (to the early rules) and from 1958 3 litres. Its single-car 1956 Le Mans debut ended in retirement but the DBR1 started winning in 1957 (at Spa and the Nürburgring), and completed a Nürburgring hat-trick in 1959, by which time five examples had been built. Image source: Aston Martin Lagonda

  • 1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato At the October 1960 London Motor Show, an even lighter DB4GT was unveiled with elegant lightweight two-seater bodywork built by Carrozzeria Zagato of Milan. Its 3.7-litre twin-plug engine had a higher compression ratio and now developed a claimed 314 bhp. A production run of 25 was planned, at a UK cost of £5157 including tax, but only 19 were made. The design of the gorgeous bodywork, amazingly, was by newlyqualified 23-year-old Ercole Spada, who had joined Zagato as an apprentice in February 1960. Image source: Aston Martin Lagonda

  • 1966 Aston Martin DBSC Initially known as the ‘DBS by Touring,’ the DBSC was first seen at the Paris show in 1966 and was dubbed the ‘170 mph car’. Touring of Milan, despite being in receivership, undertook the design and creation of a car aimed at replacing the successful Aston Martin DB6. Based upon the running gear of a DB6 but involving the re-positioning of the engine within the new Touring body, further development work was urgently needed to make the DBSC a production ready car. Only two prototypes, one right- and one left-hand drive were built. Image source: Aston Martin Lagonda

  • 2003 Aston Martin DB7 Zagato ​The DB7 Zagato was conceived over dinner at the 2001 Pebble Beach Concours when Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez and Dr. Andrea Zagato of the Italian coachbuilding dynasty decided that a third generation Aston Martin Zagato was a real possibility. After preliminary designs by Zagato’s Chief Designer Nori Harada were reviewedby an Aston Martin team headed by the company’s new Director of Design Henrik Fisker, the project was announced at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show. The plan was to build just 99 examples of the new Zagato, with 75 orders needed before the project became viable. Aston Martin need not have worried: before the press launch later that month, all 99 had been spoken for, with over 100 on the waiting list! Image source: Aston Martin Lagonda

  • 2010 Aston Martin ONE-77 Aston Martin’s One-77 hypercar was revealed at the March 2009 Geneva Motor Show, where a metallic blue mockup and rolling chassis with its entire powertrain were on display. A deposit of £200,000 was needed to secure this most exclusive Aston Martin of the era, whose production run was to be limited to just 77 examples. The finished car made its bow in late April 2009 at the Concorso d’Eleganza Ville d’Este on the shores of Lake Como, winning the Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes. Fusing advanced technology with stunning design, the million-pound, 7.3 litre V12 One-77 was revealed as the fastest-ever Aston Martin, with the top speed of 220mph. Image source: Aston Martin Lagonda

  • 2013 Aston Martin CC100 ​Aston Martin celebrated its centenary by returning to its sporting roots with the one-off CC100 Speedster Concept car, which made its world debut in May 2013 in appropriate style by lapping the awesome Nürburgring Nordscleife circuit at Germany’s ADAC Zurich 24-Hours race meeting alongside the 1959 1000km race-winning DBR1 driven by racing legend Sir Stirling Moss. Created as a stunning celebration of Aston Martin’s 100 years of sports car excellence, the unique CC100 honours the past and the DBR1 – Aston Martin’s greatest sporting triumph – and looks to the future with tantalising glimpses of potential future design trends. Image source: Aston Martin Lagonda

Dan Carney is a Design News senior editor, covering automotive technology, engineering and design, especially emerging electric vehicle and autonomous technologies.

117 comments

  1. Howdy! This is kind of off topic but I need some
    advice from an established blog. Is it very difficult to set up your own blog?
    I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast.
    I’m thinking about creating my own but I’m not sure where
    to begin. Do you have any ideas or suggestions?
    Appreciate it

  2. I’ve been exploring for a little bit for any high-quality articles
    or weblog posts on this sort of area . Exploring in Yahoo I at last stumbled
    upon this site. Reading this info So i’m happy to exhibit
    that I have a very just right uncanny feeling I
    came upon just what I needed. I so much certainly will make certain to do not forget this site and provides it a glance regularly.

    my web blog – Ultra Cut Keto Review

  4. Hello there, just became alert to your blog through Google, and found that it’s really informative.
    I am gonna watch out for brussels. I?ll appreciate if you continue
    this in future. Numerous people will be benefited from your writing.
    Cheers!

    Feel free to surf to my web site Oracle Leaf CBD Review

  7. It’s remarkable to pay a visit this web page and reading the
    views of all colleagues concerning this piece of writing,
    while I am also eager of getting knowledge.

    my website 800ws.net

  9. Fantastic goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and you
    are just too wonderful. I really like what you’ve
    acquired here, really like what you’re stating and the way in which you say it.

    You make it enjoyable and you still care for to keep it sensible.
    I can’t wait to read far more from you. This is actually a great
    website.

    Also visit my web site – http://www.wizardhardware.com

  13. I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own blog and was curious
    what all is required to get setup? I’m assuming having a
    blog like yours would cost a pretty penny? I’m
    not very web smart so I’m not 100% certain. Any
    suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

    Visit my webpage … OracleLeaf CBD

  14. Nice read, I just passed this onto a friend who was doing
    a little research on that. And he actually bought me lunch
    because I found it for him smile Thus let me rephrase that: Thanks for lunch!

    Also visit my website: Blossom CBD [librarius.main.jp]

  17. My brother suggested I may like this blog. He
    was once totally right. This publish actually made my day.
    You cann’t believe simply how a lot time I had spent for this information!
    Thanks!

    Here is my web site – Spore Mens Vitality Mix (forum.adm-tolka.ru)

  20. Hello there, I discovered your site by way of Google whilst searching for a comparable matter,
    your web site came up, it looks good. I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.[X-N-E-W-L-I-N-S-P-I-N-X]Hi there, just become alert to your
    blog through Google, and found that it is truly informative.
    I am going to be careful for brussels. I’ll
    be grateful when you continue this in future.
    Numerous folks will probably be benefited out of your writing.
    Cheers!

    Here is my webpage :: D-Fine8 Review

  21. I don’t even understand how I finished up
    right here, however I assumed this submit was once good.
    I do not realize who you’re but certainly you are going to a well-known blogger should
    you aren’t already 😉 Cheers!

    Have a look at my webpage … DFine8

  22. Exceptional post however I was wanting to know if you could
    write a litte more on this subject? I’d be very grateful
    if you could elaborate a little bit more.
    Bless you!

    Also visit my blog; WifiLift

  23. Good ? I should definitely pronounce, impressed with your site.
    I had no trouble navigating through all tabs as well as related info ended up being truly
    easy to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it in the
    least. Reasonably unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or something,
    web site theme . a tones way for your customer to communicate.

    Excellent task.

    Feel free to visit my web page … http://www.waterpointmapper.org

  27. Thank you a bunch for sharing this with all people you actually realize what you’re speaking approximately!
    Bookmarked. Please additionally visit my site =). We could have a link trade agreement between us

    Also visit my page :: Keto Lean X Pills

  30. Thank you for your website post. Thomas and I are saving to get a new e-book on this subject matter and
    your article has made us all to save the money.
    Your thoughts really resolved all our problems. In fact, greater
    than what we had recognized before we found your fantastic blog.
    My partner and i no longer nurture doubts as well as a troubled mind because you have completely attended to all of our
    needs in this post. Thanks

    Feel free to surf to my blog post: Virectin Reviews

  32. It’s a pity you don’t have a donate button! I’d most certainly donate to this
    excellent blog! I suppose for now i’ll settle for bookmarking
    and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I
    look forward to fresh updates and will share this blog with my Facebook group.
    Talk soon!

    Check out my blog … Spore Mens Vitality Mix Reviews (vip5.moisait2021.ru)

  36. Terrific article! That is the kind of info that are meant to be shared across the web.

    Disgrace on Google for now not positioning this publish upper!
    Come on over and visit my web site . Thanks =)

    my blog :: Jed

  37. Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an extremely long comment
    but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr…
    well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyhow, just wanted to say superb blog!

  40. Today, while I was at work, my cousin stole my apple ipad and tested to see if it can survive
    a thirty foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My apple
    ipad is now destroyed and she has 83 views. I know this is completely off topic but I had to share it with someone!

  41. Good post. I learn something totally new and challenging on websites I stumbleupon on a daily basis.

    It will always be interesting to read through articles from other authors and practice a little something from other sites.

  42. After looking at a handful of the articles on your website, I seriously
    appreciate your way of writing a blog. I saved as a
    favorite it to my bookmark webpage list and will be
    checking back in the near future. Please visit my website as well and let me know what you think.

  44. Right here is the perfect web site for everyone who
    hopes to understand this topic. You know so much its almost hard to argue with
    you (not that I personally will need to…HaHa).

    You definitely put a brand new spin on a topic which has been written about for a long time.
    Excellent stuff, just excellent!

  50. Thank you so much pertaining to giving me an update on this subject on your blog.

    Please be aware that if a brand-new post becomes available or in the event that any variations occur with the current posting,
    I would be thinking about reading a lot more and learning
    how to make good utilization of those techniques you reveal.
    Thanks for your efforts and consideration of other folks by making your blog available.

    Have a look at my blog: Far East XL Male Enhancement Review

  51. Many thanks for being our coach on this theme. I enjoyed the article quite definitely and most of all enjoyed reading the
    way you handled the aspect I considered
    to be controversial. You are always really kind towards readers much like
    me and assist me to in my existence. Thank you.

    My homepage :: Ardent Male Enhancement

  52. Great beat ! I would like to apprentice at the same time as you amend your web site, how can i subscribe for a blog
    website? The account helped me a applicable deal.
    I have been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast
    offered vibrant clear idea

  55. Everything is very open with a precise clarification of the challenges.
    It was really informative. Your website is useful. Thank
    you for sharing!

  56. Hello! Do you know if they make any plugins to protect against hackers?
    I’m kinda paranoid about losing everything I’ve worked hard on. Any recommendations?

  59. I must thank you for the efforts you have put in writing this blog.
    I’m hoping to view the same high-grade blog posts from you in the
    future as well. In fact, your creative writing abilities has encouraged
    me to get my very own blog now 😉

  63. Do you mind if I quote a couple of your posts as long
    as I provide credit and sources back to your site? My website is in the
    very same area of interest as yours and my users would genuinely
    benefit from a lot of the information you present here.

    Please let me know if this okay with you. Thanks!

  68. I think other website proprietors should take this
    site as an model, very clean and fantastic user genial style and design, as well as the content.
    You are an expert in this topic!

    Here is my website :: Glenda

  70. Hello to every one, as I am in fact eager of reading this weblog’s post to
    be updated daily. It contains nice material.

    Feel free to surf to my page: Grant

  71. Undeniably believe that which you said. Your favorite reason seemed to be on the net the easiest thing to
    be aware of. I say to you, I definitely get irked while people think about worries that they plainly do not know
    about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top
    as well as defined out the whole thing without having side-effects , people can take a signal.
    Will likely be back to get more. Thanks

    Also visit my webpage: http://www.hotelforrest.ru

  72. Thanks so much for giving my family an update on this subject on your web-site.
    Please realize that if a new post becomes available
    or when any adjustments occur about the current write-up, I
    would be interested in reading a lot more and finding out how to make good use of those methods you talk
    about. Thanks for your time and consideration of other people by making this website available.

    Here is my site; Far East XL Male Enhancement Review

  78. What i do not realize is in reality how you’re now not really much more well-favored than you
    might be now. You’re so intelligent. You know thus significantly in relation to this matter, made
    me for my part believe it from a lot of various angles.
    Its like women and men don’t seem to be involved unless it’s one thing to accomplish with
    Girl gaga! Your individual stuffs excellent. At all times take care of it
    up! cheap flights http://1704milesapart.tumblr.com/ cheap flights

  85. Howdy, I do think your website may be having web browser compatibility issues.
    When I take a look at your site in Safari, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer,
    it has some overlapping issues. I merely wanted to provide you with a
    quick heads up! Apart from that, excellent site!

    Here is my site … inprotec.do

  90. I create a leave a response each time I especially enjoy a article on a
    website or I have something to add to the conversation. Usually it’s triggered by the sincerness displayed in the post I
    looked at. And on this article Amazing Specialty Aston Martins Over The Decades – Pavvy Designs.
    I was moved enough to leave a thought 😛 I actually do have a couple of questions for you if it’s allright.
    Could it be simply me or does it seem like a few of these remarks appear like coming
    from brain dead people? 😛 And, if you are writing on additional places, I’d like to follow you.
    Would you list the complete urls of all your communal pages like your Facebook page, twitter feed, or linkedin profile?

    My blog post :: thisglobe.com

  91. I loved as much as you’ll obtain carried out proper here.
    The caricature is tasteful, your authored material stylish.
    nonetheless, you command get bought an impatience over that you
    wish be turning in the following. unwell without a doubt come more previously again as exactly the same nearly a lot
    incessantly inside of case you defend this increase.

    Also visit my blog https://prettypeople.club

  92. I think this is among the most significant info for me.

    And i am glad reading your article. But should remark on few general things, The
    website style is wonderful, the articles is really excellent : D.
    Good job, cheers

    Also visit my web page; skin cells

  94. Nice post. I learn something new and challenging on blogs I stumbleupon every day.
    It’s always exciting to read articles from other authors and
    use a little something from other websites.

    my page omega 3

  95. A lot of thanks for all your valuable work on this website.
    My mum really likes setting aside time for investigations and it’s really simple
    to grasp why. A lot of people notice all relating to the
    powerful ways you convey practical solutions on this web blog
    and even welcome participation from others on that concern so our own princess is really discovering a lot of things.
    Take pleasure in the remaining portion of the year.
    You are doing a glorious job.[X-N-E-W-L-I-N-S-P-I-N-X]I’m extremely
    impressed together with your writing abilities as smartly as with
    the structure to your weblog. Is that this a paid subject or did you customize it yourself?
    Either way keep up the excellent high quality writing, it’s uncommon to
    peer a nice weblog like this one these days.

    Look into my web blog; small seeds

  96. hello!,I like your writing very much! percentage we be in contact extra approximately your post on AOL?
    I require a specialist in this house to solve
    my problem. Maybe that’s you! Looking ahead to see you.

    Here is my webpage: healthy weight

  101. Definitely consider that which you said. Your favourite reason appeared to be at the web the simplest factor to be aware of.

    I say to you, I definitely get annoyed whilst folks think about concerns that they
    just do not realize about. You controlled to hit the nail upon the top and also outlined out the whole thing with no
    need side effect , other people could take a signal.
    Will probably be again to get more. Thank you

    My homepage eradicates eczema

  104. Great ? I should certainly pronounce, impressed with your web site.
    I had no trouble navigating through all the tabs
    and related information ended up being truly easy to do to
    access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it
    at all. Reasonably unusual. Is likely to appreciate it
    for those who add forums or something, website theme .

    a tones way for your client to communicate. Excellent task.

    Feel free to visit my blog … low carbohydrate dieting

  105. Hi there! This is my first visit to your blog!
    We are a group of volunteers and starting a new project
    in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided us beneficial
    information to work on. You have done a wonderful job!

    my site: sex advice

  107. I’m extremely impressed with your writing skills as well as with the layout on your weblog.
    Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself?

    Either way keep up the nice quality writing, it’s rare to
    see a nice blog like this one today.

  111. My partner and I absolutely love your blog and find the majority of your post’s to be just what I’m looking for.
    Do you offer guest writers to write content available for you?
    I wouldn’t mind producing a post or elaborating on a few of
    the subjects you write about here. Again, awesome site!

    Check out my webpage: Steven

  114. always i used to read smaller articles or reviews that
    as well clear their motive, and that is also happening with
    this piece of writing which I am reading here.

    Also visit my web blog :: Charlie

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.