Download or read book Aston Martin 1972-1985 Gold Portfolio written by R. M. Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1986-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Brown took over Aston Martin after the war after having acquired Lagonda. The great racing days followed culminating in outright victory at Le Mans. In 1972 the company was taken over by Company Developments Ltd. and the DB designation could no longer be used. Over the next few years the Lagonda name was briefly revived and high power models introduced. These articles include road tests, new model releases, performance and technical data and driving impressions. Models covered are, V8, Aston Martin Lagonda, Aston Martin Lagonda Limousine, AM V8, Vantage, Volante, V8 Auto, Bulldog, V8 Vantage, Nimrod Aston Martin.