Footnotes

The acquisition of Aston Martin by Company Developments in 1972 brought with it a change of name for the V8-engined cars: out went 'DBS V8', in came 'AM V8'. This new Series 2 was readily distinguishable by its restyled front which now featured two instead of four headlamps and recalled the looks of the earlier DB six-cylinder sports cars. Electronic ignition and air conditioning were now standard. Introduced in 1973, the Series 3 employed a quartet of Weber 42 DCNF carburettors instead of the previous Bosch mechanical fuel injection, the change bringing with it increased torque and necessitating a larger bonnet bulge. Power output was now approaching 400bhp and even in automatic transmission form the V8 could reach 100mph (160kph) in around 15 seconds and over 145mph (230kph) flat-out. Summarising its 1973 road test of a V8 automatic, Autocar magazine revealed that the new version of the V8 Aston engine with four Weber carburettors and automatic transmission had proved nearly as quick as its manual-transmission fuel-injected predecessor and fractionally more economical, concluding that it was: 'A well-equipped car with magnificent stride for long journeys.'

A left-hand drive automatic transmission model, chassis number '11527' was acquired from Aston Workshop in 2005. It has since been on static display and will require recommissioning prior to road use.

The AMOC Register (published 2000) records this car as in Mexico at that time belonging to one J Castelló, and an appearance with Castelló at Lime Rock in 1996. There are no registration documents with this Lot.

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