Aston Martin’s turbulent 20th century rise and racing roots
Aston Martin began in 1920 at Kingston upon Thames by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. Under David Brown after 1947 the brand built the famed DB series and the DBRS 300, dominating sportscar racing until a gradual decline and withdrawal from competition in the early 1980s. The marque endured through high prices and strong demand, with models like the DB series shaping its legendary status.
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Robert Bamford
Bamford
Marti
Aston Martin
David Brown
Brown
London
Bephey Wy
Levis
Picalers
Fine bloodline DEG first appeared at London Motor Show 1905
The article recalls the fine bloodline DEG introduced at the 1905 London Motor Show touted as the world’s fastest four seater GT car with a top speed near 150 mph. It notes race proven features like rear deck air spoiler for high speed stability and mentions Australian interest. Test drives reveal a sense of completeness and balance, with a Tage engine, twin overhead cams, three Weber carburettors delivering about 32 SAE horsepower, and a lively exhaust note. The reviewer emphasizes learning to drive the heavy, powerful car, with steep steering, precise gears, and high performance potential despite an engine misfire reducing peak output.
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Avetrailia
Porsche
Aston Martin DB6 review notes sturdy ride and firm seats
The DB6 offers well shaped front buckets and firmer rear units, good ride and handling with coil spring suspension, Watts linkage, and adjustable rear shocks. Brakes are servo assisted discs, trunk space is ample, and features include push-button radio and air conditioning though temps and humidity affect comfort. Test drive by Ray Gulson Pty Ltd at Fyshwick.
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Brown
Ray Gulson
What makes it tick PRICE On application ENGINE Six cylinder cac iron block
Six cylinder engine with a bore Y6mm stroke S2mm, 3780 rpm output 25 SAE bhp, 9-1 compression. Weber DCOE9 twin-choke fuel system. Five speed manual, hypoid final drive, front discs, rear live axle with Watts linkage. Rack steering, adjustable shocks, push button AC, power windows, gauges, extinguisher, and multiple gauges. Length 182 inches, track widths 143 and 134 inches, wheelbase 101 inches, weight 3233 pounds, 19 gallon tank plus 3 quart reserve.
Volkswagen to launch EA 400 across Europe this year
The EA 400 will replace the air cooled Beetle with a front mounted water cooled engine. It mirrors the Audi 80 in size and styling and is derived from the Audi model. Three engines and two or four door variants are planned with a Europe wide rollout this year.
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Europe
Matich Breaks Through in Tasman Series Debut Win
Frank Matich claimed opening Australian round victory at Surfers Paradise boosting to 18 Tasman points and leaving him nine behind leader Grahame McRae. The win sets up a showdown at Warwick Farm as McRae seeks a third Tasman title amid a crowded field and lingering injuries.
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Sydney
Frank Matich
Surfers Paradise
Grahame McRae
Matich
Fon
Warwick Farm
ASL
McRae
Tasman
Australian family completes 117,000 mile van odyssey
Mr Norman Hare his wife Ann and children Mark and Carelyn voyaged from Bondi in July 1969 in a Ford Transit via Spain Morocco and Europe to Russia Norway down into Africa across the Americas and back to Sydney. They endured rough terrain in Niger and the Andes while surviving with minimal repairs. Now returning by sea the Hare family relaxes after the remarkable global trek.
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Algeria
Niger
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Andes
Panama
Canada
Hate
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