Aston Martin DB3s 743 HYX - JCB Childrens Charity day - County Showground early 90s PICT0062_edited-1
More scanning with my 14mp GCMC Scan 2 SD scanner! A mix of 35mm XP1 &FP4 b&w I think.
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OON 439 behind, seen in Apokalypse in Le Mans
Used in documentary:
www.imcdb.org/movie_498466-Aston-Martin--Victory-by-Desig...
DB3S/8
works 1955 with 'Gothic Arch' body. The car was fitted with single-plug engine and drum brakes for Paul Frere to drive in production form at Spa and Frere won. Converted back to full works specification. Brooks/Riseley-Prichard retired at Le Mans, Walker finished 4th at the Grand Prix meeting at Aintree, Parnell/Salvadori retired in the Goodwood 9 Hours race, Parnell won the Daily Herald Trophy at Aintree and Parnell/Salvadori finished 7th in the Tourist Trophy. In 1956 Parnell/Brooks retired at Sebring, Moss finished 2nd at the May Silverstone meeting, Salvadori/Walker retired at the Nurburgring, Salvadori finished 2nd at the Grand Prix meeting at Silverstone in July and Brooks finished 2nd in the Daily Herald Trophy at Oulton Park. 1956 the body was updated to the same specification as DB3S/9 the car was sold in the United States to Joe Lubin and painted white and blue. Raced extensively, Subsequent owner had a major accident with the car and fitted the body from DB3S/118. Unused twin-plug engine fitted and brought back to the UK. Completely restored to full works 'Gothic Arch' specification (other than head-rest to conceal roll-over bar). Registered 743 HYX (previous registration uncertain). In the Midlands Motor Museum 1978-85. See Motor Sport, November 1978.
Aston Martin DB3s 743 HYX - JCB Childrens Charity day - County Showground early 90s PICT0062_edited-1
More scanning with my 14mp GCMC Scan 2 SD scanner! A mix of 35mm XP1 &FP4 b&w I think.
1,000 Flickr views June 2017!
OON 439 behind, seen in Apokalypse in Le Mans
Used in documentary:
www.imcdb.org/movie_498466-Aston-Martin--Victory-by-Desig...
DB3S/8
works 1955 with 'Gothic Arch' body. The car was fitted with single-plug engine and drum brakes for Paul Frere to drive in production form at Spa and Frere won. Converted back to full works specification. Brooks/Riseley-Prichard retired at Le Mans, Walker finished 4th at the Grand Prix meeting at Aintree, Parnell/Salvadori retired in the Goodwood 9 Hours race, Parnell won the Daily Herald Trophy at Aintree and Parnell/Salvadori finished 7th in the Tourist Trophy. In 1956 Parnell/Brooks retired at Sebring, Moss finished 2nd at the May Silverstone meeting, Salvadori/Walker retired at the Nurburgring, Salvadori finished 2nd at the Grand Prix meeting at Silverstone in July and Brooks finished 2nd in the Daily Herald Trophy at Oulton Park. 1956 the body was updated to the same specification as DB3S/9 the car was sold in the United States to Joe Lubin and painted white and blue. Raced extensively, Subsequent owner had a major accident with the car and fitted the body from DB3S/118. Unused twin-plug engine fitted and brought back to the UK. Completely restored to full works 'Gothic Arch' specification (other than head-rest to conceal roll-over bar). Registered 743 HYX (previous registration uncertain). In the Midlands Motor Museum 1978-85. See Motor Sport, November 1978.