Aston Martin
Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-86470-730-4 (ISBN)
For a century now the Aston Martin name has been synonymous with performance, style and sophistication. Perhaps more than any other luxury car it possesses a mystique and charisma that have established it as a cultural icon and the pinnacle of automotive ingenuity. Yet the brand's survival has not always been assured. That Aston Martins are still being produced today is testament to the power of the name and what it represents to car lovers worldwide.
In Aston Martin: Power, Beauty and Soul, author David Dowsey explores the colourful history of Aston Martin, from its humble beginnings in a London garage in 1913, to its takeover by the Ford Motor Company in 1987 and sale in 2007. Many of those intimately involved at the various stages of the car's history offer fascinating insights into the development of the Aston Martin and amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Mike Harbar's delightful renderings add a charming bespoke dimension to the book. With lush full-colour photography, comprehensive specifications of every model from the early DB right up to the V8 Vantage Roadster, and production statistics and racing results Aston Martin: Power, Beauty and Soul is an indispensable reference for motor enthusiasts and a book that truly does justice to the Aston Martin name.
A graduate of Melbourne University, motoring journalist David Dowsey initially came from a musical background. He has had a genuine and passionate interest in Aston Martins for many years after first coming into contact with the marque through the famous Corgi toys. His profession allows him to sample the latest and greatest motoring products, and as a long-time owner of an Aston Martin he is well-placed to present this comprehensive study of a vital period in the brand's history. A member of the Guild of Motoring Artists and Australian Automotive Artists, English-born Mike Harbar is passionate about cars and drawing them. He has drawn the lot, from AMR-1 to Zagato. Since moving to Australia in 2000 Mike has continued his work as a freelance car artist with thousands of customers worldwide, producing artwork for magazines, car specialists, club events, race teams, corporations and private enthusiasts. More of Mike Harbar's artwork can be viewed at www.car-artist.com.
What’s in a name? 6
by David Dowsey
DB 10
AMV8 18
V8 Volante 30
V8 Vantage Zagato 36
V8 Vantage 42
V8 Vantage Volante 50
Lagonda 54
V8 Zagato Volante 62
V8 Vantage Volante PoW Specification 66
Zagato Lagonda Rapide 70
Virage 72
AMR-1 80
DB4 GT Zagato Sanction II 90
6.3-Litre Virage 96
Virage Volante 102
Virage Shooting Brake 106
Vantage 110
Lagonda Vignale Concept Car 116
DB7 124
Lagonda Saloon 134
Lagonda Shooting Brake 138
Limited Edition Coupe 142
DB7 V8 Le Mans 146
DB7 GT 152
DB7 Volante 156
Vantage Special Type I 160
V8 Coupe 168
Vantage Special Type II 172
Virage Lightweight 178
V8 Volante 182
Alfred Dunhill DB7 186
AM3 190
Vantage Special Series I 194
Project Vantage 200
AM4 206
Vantage Special Series II 210
Vantage V600 214
DB7 V8 218
DB7 Vantage 222
DB7 Vantage Volante 226
V8 Vantage Le Mans 228
Vantage Shooting Brake 232
Lagonda Shooting Brake 236
Vantage Volante Special Edition 240
DB4 GT Zagato Sanction III 246
Vanquish 250
20/20 Concept Car 256
DB7 Zagato 260
DB7 GT/GTA 264
AMV8 Vantage 268
DB AR1 272
DB9 276
DB9 Volante 282
Zagato Vanquish Roadster 286
Bertone Jet II 290
Vanquish S 294
DBR9 298
V8 Vantage 306
DBRS9 312
Aston Martin Rapide Concept 316
V8 Volante Shooting Brake 322
DBS 326
V8 Vantage N24 330
Aston Martin Rally GT 332
V8 Vantage Roadster 336
Epilogue 340
Endnotes 341
Appendix 342
Index 350
Acknowledgments 352
| Erscheinungsdatum | 28.09.2017 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 400 Illustrations, color |
| Verlagsort | Mulgrave, Victoria |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 290 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 2071 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode |
| Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Fotokunst | |
| Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Auto / Motorrad | |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Wirtschaftsgeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-86470-730-5 / 1864707305 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-86470-730-4 / 9781864707304 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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