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036 Aston Martin DB 2/4 (Mark 1) Coupe (1954) 868 XUU by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk.1 (1953-55) Engine 2922 cc S6 DOC Production 565 (plus 199 Mk.IIs) Registration Number 868 XUU (London) ASTON MARTIN ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623759800132/ Considered an occasional four seater the DB 2/4 Mk.1 was designed by Frank Feeley and introduced in 1953 based on the DB2 which it replaced changes included wraparound windscreen, larger bumpers, and repositioned headlights. Initially powered by a Lagonda 2.6 litre DOHC engine of 125bhp. In September 1953 for the Saloon and in April 1954 for the Drophead, a 2922cc engine raising power to 140 hp and a maximum speed of 120mph. Of the 565 Mark I models produced, 102 were Drophead Coupé models. Although three works cars were prepared for the 1955 Monte Carlo Rally and two for the Mille Miglia, the company pursued its competitive ambitions more intently with the DB3, which was designed specifically for sports-car racing The DB2/4 Mk II model, introduced in 1955, offered an optional large-valve, high compression engine raising output to 165bhp. Other changes included small tailfins, bubble-type tail lights as on the Morris Minor, and added chrome. The bonnet horizontal split line was also changed from door sill height to a horizontal line carried backwards from the top of the front wheel arch. One significant behind-the-scenes change for the Mark II was the relocation of coachbuilding responsibilities from Mulliner's of Feltham to Tickford's works in Newport Pagnell. David Brown had purchased Tickford in 1954 and would move all of Aston Martin's operations there with the start of DB4 production. Diolch am 98,386,131 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 98,386,131 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-036

173 Jensen Interceptor III (1977) TJA 624 R by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Jensen Interceptor III (1971-73) Engine 440cu (7212cc) Production 3419 Registration Number TJA 624 R (Manchester) JENSEN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157624203748256... The Jensen Interceptor is a sporting GT class car, hand built at West Bromwich, England with the body designed by Carrozzeria, Touring in Italy and powered by a US Chrysler V8. The Interceptor broke with Jensen tradition by having a steel bodyshell rather than one of GRP. The original specification included electric windows, reclining front seats, a wood rimmed steering wheel, radio with twin speakers, reversing lights and an electric clock. Power steering was included as standard from September 1968. The Mark II (1969-71) shared the same Chrysler engine as the original Interceptor but offered revised front styling and ventilated disc brakes The Mark III had a larger 440cu (7212cc) Chrysler V8 with four barrel carburettor. The Interceptor sold well until sales were hit by the OPEC oil crisis of 1974. In the mid-1980s a new company, Jensen Cars Limited was create with the aim of relaunching the Interceptor. In 1986 their Series 4 Interceptor was launched as an updated version of the original Interceptor V8 as a low-volume hand-built and bespoke affair, with prices rising to around £ 70,000 though the body remained essentially the same as the last of the main production run of Series 3, the engine was a much smaller Chrysler-supplied 360 cubic inch (5.9 litre) which used more modern controls to reduce emissions with an output of around 250bhp. In addition, the interior was slightly re-designed with the addition of modern "sports" front seats as opposed to the armchair style of the earlier models, as well as a revised dashboard and electronics. The company owner sold the venture in 1990 to an engineering company believed to be in a stronger position to manufacture the car; this lasted until 1993 with approximately 36 cars built,. Development work commenced on a proposed Series 5 Interceptor before the company failed and liquidators were called in Diolch am 97,370,631 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawr706'n fawr. Thanks for 97,370,631 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-173

286 Pontiac Firebird (2nd Gen) (1977) TJA 610 R by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Pontiac Firebird (2nd Gen) (1970-81) Engine 400 cu in (6600cc) V8 Production 1,179,416 (all types) (156,795 all types 1977) Registration Number TJA 610 R (Manchester) PONTIAC SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623690516561... The second generation of Pontiac Firebird (1970-81) Announced with a new swoopy body style replacing the outgoing coke body styling the second generation models ran for a longer period than any other. This car is registered as a 1977 car, with its honeycomb grille denoting it as a 1977 model year car, the 1978 having a crosshatch pattern.. For 1977 the Firebird received a distinctive, slant-nose facelift the early 1977 built cars were supplied with an off-centre scoop. late model year cars having a central scoop. Pontiac offered the 6.6 litre Trans Am (RPO W72) rated at 200 bhp as opposed to the regular 6.6 Litre 400 (RPO L78) rated at 180 hp. The Trans Am 6.6 equipped engines had chrome valve covers, while the base 400 engines had painted valve covers. The 1977 Trans-Am Special Edition became famous after being featured in Smokey and the Bandit. The 1980 Turbo model was used for Smokey and the Bandit II.. Diolch am 94,719,946 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 94,719,946 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 28.05.2022 at Smallwood Steam Rally. Cheshire REF 160-286

035 Aston Martin DB 2/4 (Mark 1) Coupe (1954) 868 XUU by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk.1 (1953-55) Engine 2922 cc S6 DOC Production 565 (plus 199 Mk.IIs) Registration Number 868 XUU (London) ASTON MARTIN ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623759800132/ Considered an occasional four seater the DB 2/4 Mk.1 was designed by Frank Feeley and introduced in 1953 based on the DB2 which it replaced changes included wraparound windscreen, larger bumpers, and repositioned headlights. Initially powered by a Lagonda 2.6 litre DOHC engine of 125bhp. In September 1953 for the Saloon and in April 1954 for the Drophead, a 2922cc engine raising power to 140 hp and a maximum speed of 120mph. Of the 565 Mark I models produced, 102 were Drophead Coupé models. Although three works cars were prepared for the 1955 Monte Carlo Rally and two for the Mille Miglia, the company pursued its competitive ambitions more intently with the DB3, which was designed specifically for sports-car racing The DB2/4 Mk II model, introduced in 1955, offered an optional large-valve, high compression engine raising output to 165bhp. Other changes included small tailfins, bubble-type tail lights as on the Morris Minor, and added chrome. The bonnet horizontal split line was also changed from door sill height to a horizontal line carried backwards from the top of the front wheel arch. One significant behind-the-scenes change for the Mark II was the relocation of coachbuilding responsibilities from Mulliner's of Feltham to Tickford's works in Newport Pagnell. David Brown had purchased Tickford in 1954 and would move all of Aston Martin's operations there with the start of DB4 production. Diolch am 98,386,131 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 98,386,131 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-035

037 Aston Martin DB4 (Mark 2) Coupe (1960) 303 NBF by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Aston Martin DB4 (1961-63) Engine 3670cc S6 DOC This car is listed on the DVLA as running a 4200cc engine Production 1204 ( 1110 DB4s plus 75 DB4 GT and 19 DB4 GT Zagato) Decals Keith and Jason Piper Registration Number 303 NBF (Staffordshire) ASTON MARTIN ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623759800132/ Launched at the 1958 London Motorshow , with a body designed by Federico Formenti at Carrozzeria Touring in Milan and built at the company's Newport Pagnell works in Buckinghamshire, England. Technically the DB4 was not a development of the DB Mark III it replaced, nor did it evolve into the DB5, instead it formed the basis for later Aston Martin models, such as the DB4 GT Zagato and the Lagonda Rapide 4-door saloon. Powered by a 3.7 litre engine designed by Tadek Marek, with a double overhead cam and a head and block cast in aluminium alloy, and producing 240bhp. Servo assisted disc brakes all round, overdrive was available from 1961, a 260bhp Vantage engine from 1962 and automatic from 1963. A car with the British standard 3.54 final drive ratio tested by The Motor magazine in 1960 had a top speed of 139.3 mph (224.2 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 9.3 seconds. A fuel consumption of 17.7 miles per imperial gallon (16.0 L/100 km; 14.7 mpg‑US) was recorded. The test car cost £3967 including taxes (equivalent to £79,000 in 2025). There were five series of DB4, with the most visible changes being the addition of window frames, for the Series II, the Series III had new tail lights consisting of three small lamps mounted on a chrome backing plate, The Series IV changed from the earlier cars eggcrate style grille to a barred grille, the Series V, from September 1962, came with similar but more recessed tail lights, a taller and longer body to give more interior space and smaller diameter wheels to maintain the same overall height and the front had the more aerodynamic style of the GT and Vantage models, which was carried over to the DB 5 Diolch am 98,386,131 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 98,386,131 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-037