Aston Martin-DB2 4
The Aston Martin DB2 4 is a classic British sports car that is still highly sought after by classic car enthusiasts today. The DB2 4 was produced from 1950 to 1953 and was the first car produced by the British car manufacturer Aston Martin following the company’s revival in 1947. The car was designed by the British engineer Robert Eberan von Eberhorst and was based on the Lagonda 2.6 litre engine.
The DB2 4 was powered by a 2.6 litre six-cylinder engine that produced 105bhp. The engine was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox and was capable of propelling the car to a top speed of around 100mph. The car featured independent front suspension and a live rear axle, and the brakes were drum brakes all round. The DB2 4 was offered in both two-seater and four-seater body styles, and the two-seater version was the more popular of the two.
The DB2 4 was very successful in motorsport and was driven to victory in the 1950 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The car also won the 1951 Monte Carlo Rally and the 1951 Tourist Trophy race. The car was also raced in the Formula One World Championship, although it was not particularly successful.
The DB2 4 was the first Aston Martin to feature the now iconic grille and the car was also the first to feature the company’s signature ‘winged’ badge. The interior of the car was also very luxurious and featured leather upholstery, wood trim and a full set of instruments.
The DB2 4 was a very successful car for Aston Martin and was the car that helped to establish the company as a leader in the luxury car market. The car was very popular with the rich and famous, and was owned by many celebrities, including the actor Sir Laurence Olivier. The car is still highly sought after today and is a popular choice for classic car collectors.
The Aston Martin DB2 4 is a classic British sports car that is still highly sought after by classic car enthusiasts today. The car was the first to feature the iconic grille and the ‘winged’ badge, and was also very successful in motorsport. The car is still a popular choice for collectors and is a great example of classic British engineering.
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