2023-05-02 19:38:30
– Aston Martin will offer original engines and transmissions to bring old models back to life.
– The company already offered several mechanical components for restorers.
– All the parts that will be offered will be authenticated, which will allow old Aston Martins to retain their value.
Owning a vintage car always comes with some concerns, especially regarding mechanical reliability. And the more rare and exotic the model, the more problematic the thing seems.
The most beautiful cars in automotive history are often the most temperamental.
This is among others the case of classics offered by Aston Martin over the decades. The case of the famous DB5 is also interesting in this regard, because the model is seen as anything but reliable by the experts. Even back then, he was described as tricky.
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Things could change, however. Indeed, Aston Martin Works, the historic division of the company, is bringing vintage engines and transmissions back into production with all the factory documentation that owners of old Aston Martins need to keep their car in the elegance contest.
So for Aston Martin DB4, DB5, DB6, as well as some V8-powered models, owners can get original engine blocks, cylinder heads, gearboxes and other major components, all rebuilt to original specifications. original specifications.
“Together with the exceptional engineers who work here and at Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon, leading parts suppliers have been commissioned to develop these new components,” said Paul Spires, the chairman of Aston Martin Works, via a communicated.
One of the suppliers Aston Martin Works works with is ZF, who have helped recreate the original gearboxes for the first time since the 1970s.
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All ‘new’ original engines and gearboxes will come with the necessary documentation to prove their authenticity.
Aston Martin Works already offered parts for classic cars, such as shock absorbers, suspension parts, brakes, as well as body parts. Carburetors, fuel pumps, and other mechanical parts were also accessible. With the addition of engines and transmissions to the offer, it has never been easier for owners of older Astons to bring their car up to standard, while keeping it original. This detail is of major importance for the preservation of its value. Yes, an original model will always be more popular, but a version rebuilt with original parts will always be worth more than one kept alive with non-Aston Martin components.
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