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The Newport Pagnell Era Aston Martin Models<\/h1>\n

1958 – 1990<\/h3>\n

Six cylinder cars from the Coachbuilding Works in the Buckinghamshire town of Newport Pagnell. From the DB4 to the Aston Martin AM Vantage, we cover the golden area of Aston Martin design, with some of the most achingly gorgeous cars ever made. This era also included the Newport Pagnell Era V8 models, something Aston Martin needed to grow globally.<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Cylinder Timeline<\/span><\/a> \/ <\/span>6 Cylinder Model List<\/span><\/a> \/ <\/span>6-Cylinder Models In Depth<\/span><\/a> \/ <\/span>V8 Timeline<\/span><\/a> \/ <\/span>V8 Model List<\/span><\/a> \/ <\/span>V8 Models In Depth<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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1958 – 1973 Timeline & Details (The Sixes)<\/h2>\n

Aston Martin unveiled the all new DB4 at the 1958 Paris Motor Show. Demand was strong for this sleek, Italian styled GT but production couldn’t be hurried. The DB4 was the first Aston Martin to be fully manufactured in the former Salmons (and Tickfords) Coachbuilding Works in the Buckinghamshire town of Newport Pagnell. A shortened, lightened and tuned DB4 GT was popular with the racing fraternity which spawned the ultra-rare and achingly beautiful DB4GT Zagato. A wonderful DB4 convertible was eventually offered plus the DB4 derived four door Lagonda Rapide.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Below Summary from AstonMartins.com<\/a><\/p>\n

David Brown so wanted a Lagonda saloon in the range but production of the DB4 based Rapide was spasmodic and to special order only, as the factory was geared up to DB4 production. The Lagonda marque became dormant again in 1964 after production of the Rapide ceased.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1963, the DB4 Vantage evolved to become the 4 litre DB5, made famous by 007 James Bond himself in the films Goldfinger and Thunderball. The specially adapted Dubonnet DB5 prototype was repainted Silver Birch and became the most famous and desirable car in the world. There was no way the factory could keep up with the phenomenal demand fuelled by the films. Even today, 007 and Aston Martin are inseparable. Demand for DB5\u2019s is still far in excess of the other similar models and prices reflect this. Everyone still wants to be James Bond in a silver DB5 with black interior. But for those who\u2019s pockets couldn\u2019t stretch to the real thing, the Corgi scale model of the 007 James Bond DB5 has become the most popular diecast toy car of all time. A Silver Birch DB5 has now appeared in seven Bond films including the recent, Skyfall and No Time to Die.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Kamm tailed DB6 was introduced in 1965 with better rear seat accommodation in an effort to increase sales to those in need of a full 4 seater. But shortly after and with an economic slowdown, demand slumped and many unsold cars awaited owners, stockpiled at the factory. The DB6 was for a while, a popular first Aston Martin, although prices have hardened recently and they are now much more expensive than an AMV8. An improved Mark 2 version of the DB6 was introduced late in 1969, although production only lasted for a little over a year.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1965, the DB5 convertible was updated and became the Volante; exceptionally stylish, open top motoring for the select few. From the production run of the DB4\/5\/6, convertibles only made up around one in every ten cars built. Consequently, values of these cars far exceeds those of the closed cars. A larger, proper four seater car, the DBS, was first shown in 1967. Although it was intended to carry the V8 engine, it wasn\u2019t ready in time so car was released with the familiar six cylinder unit. But with increased weight, headline performance suffered against the DB6. The restyled nose of the 1972 AMV8 was also applied to the 6 cylinder DBS when it became known as the AM Vantage. Due to the belief that safety legislation would prohibit open top cars, neither the DBS or AM Vantage were available from the factory as a convertible although some after market conversions were made.<\/span><\/p>\n

Production of the Tadak Marek 6 cylinder cars lasted for 15 years and eventually ended in 1973. The \u2018DB\u2019 line lay dormant until 1994 when the DB7 appeared, the spiritual successor to the DB4. The DB4, 5 and 6 were, and still are for many, the quintessential Aston Martin \u2013 rarer, faster and more beautiful than the Jaguar E-type \u2013 and chosen by the most discerning secret agent. Demand for all of the models has increased greatly in the last few years lead by the Zagato, DB4GT and DB5. As values have grown rapidly, making them unobtainable to all but the comfortably wealthy off, keen enthusiasts are quickly focusing on the previously unloved DBS and AM Vantage as an affordable entry-level six cylinder DB.<\/span><\/p>\n

Newport Pagnell 6-Cylinder Aston Martin Model List<\/h2>\n

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1969 – 1990 Timeline & Details (The V8s)<\/h2>\n

Management believed that Aston Martin needed a powerful V8 model to really grow the company beyond its straight six heritage. They took the relatively new DBS (released in 1967) and two years later gave it a V8, becoming the Aston Martin DBS V8. Unfortunately, financial success still did not materialize and after Aston Martin was sold as a company, several revisions were made to the V8. Sales still didn’t materialize thanks to the oil crisis and the company then ended up being put into administration in 1974, until it a multinational consortium of enthusiastic businessmen took over in 1975. The first new car from the new owners was the spectacular Lagonda, followed quickly by the V8 Vantage which was the fastest car in the world. Constant upgrades and changes were made to the V8 Aston Martin cars all the way up till 1990.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Below Summary from AstonMartins.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Sales of thirsty GT\u2019s were badly hit with the mid 70\u2019s fuel crisis and the new owners of AML, Company Developments also suffered financial problems. William Wilson put the company into administration in late in 1974. Aston Martin Lagonda, the company that had virtually never posted a profit, almost disappeared. But, thankfully, a multinational consortium of enthusiastic businessmen took over in 1975 and full production began again.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first new car from the new owners was the spectacular Lagonda. The Aston Martin Lagonda was way ahead of it\u2019s time \u2013 a classic 70\u2019s wedge; you either love it or hate it (and I unashamedly adore the Lagonda). This was quickly followed by the high performance V8 Vantage \u2013 at the time, the fastest car in the world and the first British Supercar. Such a huge and heavy car, the Vantage came with four seats and the ability to take on and beat the Lamborghini Countach and Ferrari 512BB hands down. The range was completed in 1978 with the elegant V8 Volante and after a gap of eight years, AML could again tempt customers in the lucrative US market with a stylish convertible. By the mid 1980\u2019s the combination of the Vantage engine and open bodywork gave Aston Martin the fastest open four seater the world had ever seen, the V8 Vantage Volante.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1980, AML demonstrated their engineering skills with the unveiling of the fantastic gull-winged Bulldog. Only one 200mph machine was constructed, and it remains the only mid-engined road car Aston Martin have ever built.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whilst the V8\u2019s were constantly upgraded, they were starting to look dated by the early 1980\u2019s. The replacement for the V8 was still some way off, so the old association with Zagato was renewed in 1985. The limited edition V8 Vantage Zagato and Zagato Volante were a sales success; the cash earned was used to fund the development of the Virage \u2013 the car that eventually replaced the AM V8. Despite the great age of the design, constant development kept the V8 going until 1989. Performance of the X-pack V8 Vantage in particular was equal to many other late 80\u2019s supercars and demand remained strong in the buoyant market for Astons and other prestigious classic cars.<\/span><\/p>\n

The chrome bumper V8\u2019s are a popular first choice as a Classic Aston Martin; they were until the introduction of the DB7, the most popular cars within the Aston Martin Owners Club. It used to be said that a decent AM V8 can cost the same as a brand new performance saloon but with impeccable breeding and supercar performance thrown in. But as with many classic cars, prices have hardened and you will have to dig deeply for a well sorted example. Running costs are potentially a problem, especially as petrol is getting very expensive right now and they are thirsty for the stuff (12 mpg!), but this is easily outweighed by zero depreciation and inexpensive classic insurance. If your purse is big enough, go for the performance icon that is the V8 Vantage and live happily ever after. By todays standards, they were built in tiny numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Newport Pagnell V8 Aston Martin Model List<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Newport Pagnell Era Aston Martin Models 1958 – 1990 Six cylinder cars from the Coachbuilding Works in the Buckinghamshire town of Newport Pagnell. From the DB4 to the Aston Martin AM Vantage, we cover the golden area of Aston Martin design, with some of the most achingly gorgeous cars ever made. This era also included the Newport Pagnell Era V8 models, something Aston Martin needed to grow globally. 6 Cylinder Timeline \/ 6 Cylinder Model List \/ 6-Cylinder Models […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":810316,"parent":354435,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-810314","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nNewport Pagnell Era Aston Martins (The Sixes & V8s)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Six cylinder cars from the Coachbuilding Works in the Buckinghamshire town of Newport Pagnell. 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