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MODEL HISTORYFor many people, the DB5 remains the definitive classic Aston Martin, despite being in production for only two years. Its immediate predecessor was the DB4, which had been launched in 1958 and featured a new...

MODEL HISTORYThe Aston Martin DB5 is one of the most instantly recognisable cars ever built thanks to its iconic role in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger, but backing up that film-star charisma is an enduring blend of...

MODEL HISTORYThe Aston Martin DB5 remains one of the most instantly recognisable cars ever built thanks to its iconic role in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger. The company's service manager, Dudley Gershon, later recalled...

MODEL HISTORYLike Aston Martin and MG, Riley was keenly aware of the promotional and engineering value of motor racing, and for 10 years following the introduction of its four-cylinder Nine model, it was a mainstay of the...

MODEL HISTORYWhen it was introduced in 1965, the Iso Grifo featured input from some of the most famous names in motoring. The stylish bodywork was penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Bertone, while the engineering side of things...

MODEL HISTORYAston Martin's line of V8 models can trace it roots to 1969 and the launch of the William Towns-designed DBS V8. That car subsequently morphed into the V8 and progressed through various incarnations, all of...

MODEL HISTORYDesigned by Swiss-born engineer Georges Roesch, the Talbot 14/45 had proved to be an immediate success when it was launched in 1926, to the extent that its sales helped to save the struggling marque.Three years...

MODEL HISTORYDuring the early 1930s, Maserati was a manufacturer of pure-bred competition cars and its four-cylinder 4CM and 4CS models were initially created for the 1100cc class of international motorsport.While the 4CM...

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MODEL HISTORYThe early 1960s were a golden period for GT racing, with the Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase and GTO going up against the Shelby Cobra, Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato and Jaguar Lightweight E-type. They were raced by...

MODEL HISTORYThe DB6 was launched at the 1965 London Motor Show and was offered in both coupe and open-top Volante forms. At just under £5000, it was more expensive than its DB5 predecessor, and although it retained...

MODEL HISTORYFirst introduced in late 1906, the Rolls-Royce 40/50hp was the model that established the marque's reputation as the builder of 'the best car in the world'. It went into production in 1907 and lasted until 1926,...

MODEL HISTORYThe DB6 was the ultimate development of a bloodline that began in 1958 with the DB4 and which, for many enthusiasts, still defines the classic Aston Martin. Although it retained the basic Touring styling of the...

MODEL HISTORYIntended as a replacement for the iconic Touring-designed series of DB4, DB5 and DB6, the DBS marked a change in direction for Aston Martin when it was launched in 1967. There was supposed to have been more in...

MODEL HISTORYDesigned by Ferry Porsche - son of company founder Ferdinand - the 356 was launched in 1948 and was the car that laid the foundation for Porsche's enduring success.At that time, the company was still based in...

MODEL HISTORYIntroduced in 1954 as the replacement for the XK 120, the Jaguar XK 140 retained the outline of its famous predecessor while adding various refinements and updates. It holds a coveted place in the affections of...

Having covered less than 4000 miles since undergoing a comprehensive restoration, this beautifully presented Jaguar E-type Series 1 is now nicely run-in and ready to be enjoyed by its next owner. Chassis number 888791 was...

MODEL HISTORYWhen the Jaguar E-type was launched in 1961, the breathless press coverage concentrated on two things: the achingly pretty Malcolm Sayer-designed bodywork and the 150mph top speed. Then there was the fact that...

MODEL HISTORYWhen the Jaguar E-type was launched in 1961, it offered an intoxicating blend of performance and style, and at a much lower price than the few cars that could match it in either area. It was the same formula...

MODEL HISTORYFounded in 1919 by Thomas George John, Alvis soon became known for its small, well-engineered and sporting cars. Based in Holyhead Road, Coventry, the company achieved great success in motor racing and was...

MODEL HISTORYLionel Martin and Robert Bamford first went into business together in 1913, becoming partners in a garage that was based in Kensington and sold Calthorpe, GWK and Singer cars. In 1914, Martin competed in a...

MODEL HISTORYUnder the stewardship of Swiss chief engineer Georges Roesch, Talbot produced a series of powerful and robust sporting models during the 1930s. They excelled not only in circuit racing at Brooklands, Ards and Le...

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MODEL HISTORYThe Car Division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company was formed in the immediate aftermath of World War Two as a way of retaining its skilled workforce. Its first model - the 400 - was based upon various elements...

MODEL HISTORYThe Jaguar XK 120 was the sensation of the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show. The lithe sports car was initially intended as a low-volume showcase for Jaguar's brand-new, 3.4-litre, straight-six engine - descendants...

MODEL HISTORYThe Vanquish was born from the 'Project Vantage' concept that Ian Callum oversaw for Aston Martin at TWR. That car was shown at the 1998 Detroit Motor Show and Aston Martin boss Bob Dover was soon tasked with...

MODEL HISTORYWhen it was launched in 2004, the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti continued Maranello's long tradition of great front-engined GT cars. Designed by Pininfarina and intended as a replacement for the ageing 456, it was...

MODEL HISTORYLagonda was founded by Wilbur Gunn and made a name for itself before World War One by winning the 1910 Moscow-St Petersburg Reliability Trial. Based in Staines, just west of London, it also experimented with...

MODEL HISTORYFew cars can claim to be genuinely revolutionary, but the Land-Rover is most definitely one of them. In the aftermath of World War Two, Rover's chief designer Maurice Wilks - perhaps inspired by using a Jeep on...

MODEL HISTORYTalbot-Lago first used the 'Baby' name on a range of six-cylinder models during the 1930s and revived it following the Second World War. With the T26C proving to be a winner in Grand Prix racing and at the Le...

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MODEL HISTORYTraditionally, pick-up trucks had been basic, utilitarian workhorses, but when Ford introduced its F-Series in January 1948, its intention was to create something that would appeal to a wider audience by being...

MODEL HISTORYWhen it was launched in 1959, the Mini revolutionised the small-car market in the same way that the Austin Seven had done more than 30 years earlier. Perhaps it was little wonder that the car was initially sold...