Post Vintage Restoration http://www.postvintage.co.uk/restoration/current/ en-gb Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:47:35 GMT Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:47:35 GMT Post Vintage 5 DB2 Coupe http://www.postvintage.co.uk/restoration/current/9/ Recently purchased from America, this 1952 DB2 has finally docked and arrived at Post Vintage. 

This restoration project will see LML/50/80 be fully restored as a period racing car.

Originally finished in the Aston Martin colour of Crushed Strawberry with Grey trim, LML/50/80 has a good history file, which contains the factory build sheet complete with colour samples. 

Please keep visiting these restoration pages to see how the car progresses.

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:35:22 GMT http://www.postvintage.co.uk/restoration/current/9/ 1952 DB2 Convertible http://www.postvintage.co.uk/restoration/current/7/ This 1952 DB2 convertible is currently subject to a full ground up restoration, to the ultimate specification.  The objective is to achieve a better handling car with over 70% more power than standard, with total reliability, better comfort for longer journeys and more usability in today's demanding world.

This rare car will be completed to the following specification:

·    Bead blasted and powder coated chassis with
     2 pack black finish
·    Rebuilt inner body frame and powder coated
     finish
·    Complete new aluminium body skin, bonnet
     and door skins eliminating any hidden corrosion
·    Painted to the very highest standard in full
     choice of period colours
·    Full heat and sound proofing throughout
·    Total re-trim in the very best hides and Wilton
     carpets
·    Complete new electrical system and upgraded to alternator system and negative earth conversion
·    Headlamps upgrade for better visibility
·    Totally rebuilt instrumentation with improved backlighting
·    2 speed wiper upgrade with intermittent facility
·    Seating upgrade to incorporate late type Feltham seats offering better support and comfort
·    Axle upgrade to later stronger 4HA type and limited slip differential
·    Braking upgrade to feature new stronger rear drums and disc brakes to front with servo assistance
·    Borrani wheels (5x16) chromed and polished rims
·    Suspension upgrade incorporating anti-roll bar, springs, suspension camber and new design shock absorbers
·    Full DB3/S specification, 2.9 litre engine with new cylinder block, aluminium head, steel crankshaft, lightened flywheel and uprated    
     clutch. Triple 45 DCO Webbers and over 200 BHP
·    Uprated cooling system and full flow oil cooler


Please continue to check back on these pages to see the car progress.

 

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