Aston Martin DB4

Phototographed at the 2010 Kirkland Concour d' Elegance, Kirkland, Washington.

Christmas Memories - Corgi C270 - James Bond Aston Martin DB5

When I was a kid I loved die cast cars. I enjoyed cars of all brands but both Dinky and Corgi were my favorites by far. The Christmas holiday is here and to continue the tradition of previous years I am sharing with you another favorite one that has survived to this day. Corgi's C270, James Bond's Aston Martin DB5. Mine is not in the best condition. The front bumpers are missing, the tire slashers and grill are not the original color and the front tires are from a different toy but the memories are priceless. Surprisingly, all the gadgets still work... more or less. Not too bad for a 40 year old car. ;-)

Hope you enjoy my crude attempt at a short stop motion action sequence.

Happy Holidays!

Spotted - 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Bertone Spider

One of nine cars built by Grupo Bertone. Lovely curves. This is my favorite angle of this design. Another great car of the Blackhawk Museum collection.

Engines - Aston Martin DB-5

3,995cc Inline "six" from an 1966 Aston Martin "short chassis" volante.

Spotted - Aston Martin Vanquish

Pretty unusual to see an Aston Martin Vanquish, especially one parked out on the street on a small town out here in the South Puget Sound area. It must have gotten lost or something... ;-)

Spotted - Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

Came across this beautiful Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage this morning at the Le May museum Coffee Cruise-In: