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The DB 2/4 Mark III (normally simply called DB Mark III, even at the time of its introduction) is a grand tourer sold by Aston Martin from 1957 until 1959. It was an evolution of the DB2/4 Mark II model it replaced, using an evolution of that car's W.O. Bentley-designed 2.9 L (2922 cc/178 in³) Lagonda straight-6 engine, redesigned by Tadek Marek.
The Aston Martin DB2/4 is a grand tourer produced by Aston Martin from 1953 until 1957. It was available as a 2+2 hatchback saloon, drophead coupé (DHC) and 2-seat fixed-head coupé. A small number of Bertone bodied spiders and a coupé were commissioned by American businessman Stanley H. Arnolt II .
The DB4 is a grand tourer that was produced by Aston Martin from 1958 until 1963. The "DB" designation came from Sir David Brown , who built up the company from 1947 onwards. Technically the DB4 was not a development of the DB Mark III it replaced, nor did it evolve into the DB5 .
Aston Martin Lagonda DBD engine in a 1959 DB 2/4 Mark III. The Lagonda Straight-6 is a famous automobile engine used by Aston Martin and Lagonda marques in the 1950s. Designed by Willie Watson under the supervision of Walter Owen Bentley of Bentley Motors Limited, it vaulted Aston Martin to fame as a maker of desirable sports and racing cars.
1948–1950 Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports (DB1) 1950–1953 Aston Martin DB2; 1953–1957 Aston Martin DB2/4; 1957–1959 Aston Martin DB Mark III; 1958–1963 Aston Martin DB4; 1961–1963 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato; 1963–1965 Aston Martin DB5; 1965–1966 Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante; 1965–1969 Aston Martin DB6; 1967–1972 Aston ...
In April 1950, they announced planned production of their Le Mans prototype to be called the DB2, [37] followed by the DB2/4 in 1953, the DB2/4 MkII in 1955, the DB Mark III in 1957 and the Italian-styled 3.7 L DB4 in 1958.
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An attempt to build a Bertone-bodied Aston Martin DB2/4 roadster and sell it as an Arnolt-Aston was stopped by Aston Martin after three cars were built. There were three Arnolt-Astons designed by Bertone's fresh new designer - Franco Scaglione (chassis numbers LML50/502, LML 50/505 and LML 50/507).