ASTON MARTIN V8

hen production of the V8 began in 1970 it was the end of a frustrating six-year process at Newport Pagnell to produce a modern replacement for the DB6 while an all-new DOHC V8 engine was developed by Tadek Marek. The original DBS introduced a brand new and thoroughly up to date look for Aston Martin, courtesy of ex-Rover designer William Towns, originally brought in to work on the car’s seats. Town’s design combined styling features from both American muscle cars and Italian