Registered for the road, the second DB3 was originally used by David Brown. In 1953 it was used as a Works car at Silverstone and raced in other minor events until 1956. Today it is part of an impressive, German Aston Martin collection. The current owner can be seen in actio>>>
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A team car built for the 1952 season, this DB3 debuted with a 2.6-litre engine at Silverstone in the hands of George Abecassis, who finished third. It was then fitted with the development three-litre engine for Peter Collins to race in the Monaco Grand Prix, which was run fo>>>
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Originally fitted with the 2.6 litre engine, this Works car was soon upgraded to 3 litre specification. It was raced extensively, including appearances at Monaco, Le Mans and Sebring. The most noteworthy result was an outright victory in the 1952 Goodwood 9-Hour race. Its wo>>>
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Chassis DB3/6 was the first example sold directly to a customer; Robert Dickson. He used the car for local hillclimbs and races. In 1954 he had the Aston Martin fitted with a fixed head body with striking gull-wing doors. A Jaguar C-Type engine also found its way into chassi>>>
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