Aston Martin DB1, DB2, DB3, DB4, DB5 and DB6: Books

Aston Martin - DB2, DB2/4 and DB3 in Detail, 1950-1959

Using the pre-war Atom as a basis, Aston Martin's first post-war car was the 2-Litre Sports. It was the company's next offering, however, that really set the ball rolling. For the DB2, Claude Hill's chassis was mated to Lagonda's 2.6-litre twin-cam six designed by W O Bentley. This stunning Frank Feeley-styled car was the first of a long line of Aston Martin supercars.

This book opens with a history of Aston Martin leading up to David Brown's purchase of the company.Then comes a highly detailed analysis of the 2-Litre Sports (retrospectively known as the DB1), covering every aspect of the chassis, running gear, engine and transmission. This sets the scene for the chapters that follow, on the DB2, DB2/4, the DB2/4 Mark II and III and the sports racers DB3 and DB3S. Each of these receives comprehensive treatment, including information on differences from previous models, production changes, competition history, performance and road manners.

For owners, present and prospective there is a also a chapter devoted to the practicalities of owning and using these cars today, including advice on common problems, maintenance and preservation.
Outstanding examples of all models have been specially photographed in great detail for this book and are featured in some 110 colour shots. There are also around 140 black-and-white photographs drawn from the archives as well as material from Aston Martin sales and publicity material.

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Author:	Nick Walker
Details:	176 pages, 28 x 22 x 0.5 cm / 11 x 8.7 x 0.2 in, hardback
Illustrations:	140 b&w and 110 colour photos
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2004)
Series:	In Detail
ISBN:	9780954106331

Aston Martin DB4GT Continuation : History in the making

The Aston Martin DB4 G.T. is one of the most beguiling grand tourers of all time, officially unveiled in 1959 and heralding a golden era for GT racing.
Driven in period by the likes of Stirling Moss and Jim Clark, it battled, and often beat, the likes of the Ferrari 250 GT and Jaguar E-type.

This superb book, authored by respected writer James Page, tells the story of the original cars, with a number of stunning period photographs, but also has an in-depth analysis of the 25 new continuation cars created by Aston Martin.

Describing their technical authenticity, using original suppliers wherever possible, and reverse-engineering using period components, this is a tribute, not just to the DB4 G.T. but to the skilled workers who made sure every detail was correct - a legend being reborn and given new life.

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Author:	James Page
Details:	128 pages, 25 x 29 x 1.4 cm / 9.8 x 11.4 x 0.55 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Porter Press International (GB, 2019)
ISBN:	9781907085710

Aston Martin DB : 70 Years

The fast, beautiful sports cars that Aston Martin built under David Brown's ownership won the Le Mans 24-hour race and the World Sports Car Championship, and provided James Bond with his most famous transport: the ejector-seat equipped DB5 that won acclaim in Goldfinger.

Though the DB era ended when Brown sold the company in 1972, its influence continued to be felt - James Bond's most recent car was the specially-made DB10, and Aston Martin has just launched its most complete car ever, the DB11 - and the initials 'DB' mean as much to Aston Martin now as ever. The perfect gift for fans of fast and beautiful cars!

From Le Mans champions to James Bond's favourite ride to today's supercars, "Aston Martin DB" celebrates 70 years of Britain's greatest sports cars with this superb collection of over 250 stunning, and often rarely seen images from the Aston Martin Heritage Trust archive.
From the very first DB1 to the iconic DBs of the 1960s to the very latest DB11, this stylish, lavishly illustrated book is a fitting celebration of one of the world's most enduring sports cars.

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Author:	Andrew Noakes
Details:	224 pages, 31 x 25.5 x 2.4 cm / 12.2 x 10 x 0.94 in, hardback
Illustrations:	250+ b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	White Lion Publishing (GB, 2019)
ISBN:	9781781319284

Aston Martin DB1, DB2, DB2-4, DB3S, DB4, DB5, DB6 (1948-1968) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Aston Martin models from the years 1948-1968. Describes the Aston Martin 2 litre, DB1, DB2, DB4, DB5 and DB6.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	208 pages, 27 x 19.5 x 1.3 cm / 10.6 x 7.7 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:	b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2007)
ISBN:	9781855207226

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Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6 - The Complete Story

This book charts the creation and evolution of the sensational DB models whose Italian looks were more than complemented by their performance.
The conception and competition history of the DB4s legendary Zagato-bodies sports racing GT is covered, and the story of the perhaps the most famous Aston Martin of all, the DB5 that provided transport for 007 James Bond.

Will full details of technical specifications, road tests and driving impressions; advice on buying and restoration, and specially commissioned colour photographs throughout, this book will appear to all classic car enthusiasts.

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Author:	Jonathan Wood
Details:	192 pages, 25.5 x 19.5 x 1.4 cm / 10 x 7.7 x 0.55 in, paperback
Illustrations:	109 colour photos, 61 b&w photos
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2000)
Series:	The Complete Story
ISBN:	9781861263308

Factory-Original Aston Martin DB 4/5/6 : The Originality Guide to All Models Including Db4 GT Zagato, 1958-1971

This family of fast, alluring and supremely elegant cars first appeared in 1958 in the form of the 240bhp 140mph DB4. The response from the motoring press and the motoring public was rapturous, though the price of this handbuilt supercar was beyond the reach of all but a favoured few.
The coupé was soon joined by a 266bhp Vantage version, by the 302bhp short-chassis DB4 GT (only 75 produced) and by a convertible. The wonderfully exotic DB4 GT Zagato, most powerful of all at 314bhp, was also the rarest, only 19 original examples being made and attracting enough interest for Aston Martin to build six more after 1990.

The 1964 replacement for the DB4 was the DB5, again offered as coupé or convertible, with standard 282bhp engine or the 314bhp Vantage unit, and the line concluded with the 1965-70 DB6, with cut-off tail, better aerodynamics and in Vantage form having 325bhp.
All these cars remain as special and as exclusive as they ever were, and they command correspondingly high prices based on three factors - condition, history and most of all originality.

Here James Taylor gives full details of correct original specification and equipment for all these cars, backed up by in-depth colour photography of outstanding examples of all models and variants. Body panels, external trim and badging, paint colours, interior trim, dashboard, instruments and controls, under-bonnet components, engine and transmission, lamps, and other features right down to the tool kit, are all covered.

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Author:	James Taylor
Details:	156 pages, 26 x 26 x 1.7 cm / 10.25 x 10.25 x 0.67 in, hardback
Illustrations:	330+ b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2014)
Series:	Factory-Original
ISBN:	9781906133566

Aston Martin, la griffe DB - De la DB 2 à la DB X

In the nebula of manufacturers of grand touring cars, Aston Martin occupies a special place. The English firm has always distinguished itself by its restraint, by the elegance of its creations, by the discretion of its style, by a reserve rarely observed in a universe that willingly gives itself over to exuberance.

This book is dedicated to DB models: David Brown relaunched the brand with iconic cars. Later, some would become legendary, such as James Bond's famous DB 5...
The history of Aston Martin over the last seventy years is organized around eight major families. They are all strongly characterized; directly associated with their creators... and with the nature of the company's successive owners.
Serge Bellu, a specialist in the history of automobiles, has written a superbly illustrated book on the history of this typically British brand.

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Author:	Serge Bellu
Details:	176 pages, 31 x 23.5 x 2 cm / 12.2 x 9.25 x 0.79 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Glénat (F, 2021)
ISBN:	9782344047729

Aston Martin: Die DB-Modelle

When people say Aston Martin, they usually mean DB. David Brown took over the renowned sports car manufacturer 70 years ago. Icons of automotive history were created under his initials - famous not least thanks to Sean Connery and his DB5 in the James Bond classic "Thunderball". This lavishly illustrated volume is a feast for every car fan.

Andrew Noakes has been writing about cars for over 20 years and is a proven Aston Martin expert. He was chairman of the prestigious Guild of Motoring Writers and teaches motoring journalism at Coventry University.

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Author:	Andrew Noakes
Details:	224 pages, 30.5 x 25 cm / 12 x 9.8 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous colour photos
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9783958435995