DBS
The DBS name was revived in 2007 and made its debut in Daniel Craig's first Bond film, Casino Royale. This 510bhp version of the DB9 remained in production until 2012 and was also available as a Volante convertible.
DB10
The DB10 was built specifically for James Bond in his pursuit to find out who was behind the villainous organisation Spectre in the 2015 film of the same name. Effectively a concept car, the V8 powered sports car ended up in a river by the end of its chase sequence through the streets of Rome.
DB1
A British Industrialist named David Brown bought Aston Martin for £20,500 in 1947 with the aim of making it a great British marque. He was a talented engineer and even built his own car before setting to work on Aston Martin.
The Aston Martin Two Litre Sports was Mr Brown’s first effort. It later became known as the DB1.
DB2
This stylish coupe is what came next and it was equipped with a modern dual overhead cam 2.6-litre straight-six. The DB2 was initially available as a coupe, but a later convertible proved popular. It even saw some racing success.
DB3
Buoyed by the motorsport potential of the DB2, the DB3 was an all-out racer. The 2.6-litre engine from the DB2 proved unsuccessful in the new car, so a larger 2.9-litre was created. It scored some respectable finishes but its highlight was a win at the 9 hours of Goodwood.
DBR1
In 1956 the beautiful Aston Martin DBR1 was revealed to take on Ferrari in sports car racing. Putting the Italians back in their place, the Aston won the European Sports Car Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hour in the same year.
DB4
The Aston Martin DB4 was a development of the DB3 and aimed to take on the very best GT cars Europe had to offer. A lightweight Superleggera tubular frame body brought beautiful Italian curves to the 3.7-litre Brit.
The DB4 also went racing and Aston recently produced a run of DB4 GT recreations.
DB4 Zagato
The DB4 wasn’t the only DB to have Italian ties. In 1960 the Aston Martin DB4 Zagato was revealed sporting a body sculpted by the famed Italian coachbuilders. Just 20 were built with performance that exceeded the DB4 GT.
DB5
Famed for its role in the James Bond film Goldfinger, the charismatic DB5 was the perfect match for 007. Featuring a horde of gadgets, the DB5 would appear in many Bond epics to come.
It was claimed that the 282bhp 4.0-litre engine could get it to 145mph.
DB6
The Aston Martin DB6 is often overshadowed by its older brother, but this was the DB with the longest production life to that date. It was also the first Aston road car to really think about aerodynamics. To reduce lift at high speeds a flick was added to the boot lid and the wheelbase lengthened.
This was the last DB car overseen by Sir David Brown. He sold the company in 1968.
DBS
The Aston Martin DBS was originally set to be a DB6 replacement, but the pair were stablemates for a few years before the DB6 was put out to pasture. Its 280bhp 4.0-litre engine could be boosted to 325bhp if you went for a Vantage model.
DB7
Some 23 years after the DB6, the Aston Martin DB7 was revealed as an elegant GT penned by Ian Callum. Over 7,000 were produced and it is credited with being the car that saved Aston Martin.
Zagato also produced 100 distinctive DB7s that are now selling for over £300,000.
DB9
A new era of modern Aston Martins began with the DB9. Stunning looks, handling that flattered and a sonorous V12 under the bonnet.
It remained in production for 12 years, a new record for DB models. It spawned a Volante convertible and the short-lived Virage.
DBR9
As you might have guessed, the DBR9 was the racing variant of the road-going DB9. It saw plenty of success around the world and even won its class at Le Mans twice in a row.
DB11
The latest car to carry David Brown’s initials, the DB11 is an intricate piece of automotive art. Available with an AMG sourced V8 or new turbocharged V12, this GT represents Aston Martin going forward into its next 100 years.
Aston Martin DB, 70 years
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