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Aston Martin DB 2 Lightweight Breathable Car Covers
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 The differences between the Aston Martin DB1 and DB2 are quite remarkable, mostly due to how quickly technology and manufacturing techniques were changing at the time. The Aston Martin DB1 was offered for sale from 1950 and discontinued in 1953 and was powered by a 2.6 litre engine and featured a whole host of modifications, changes and tweaks over previous vehicles. The Aston Martin DB2 was also offered for sale as both a convertible and a closed coupe, the former being made available due to customer demand.
The 1950 New York Auto show witnessed the public revealing of the Aston Martin DB2 and to the companies delight demand for the DB2 was immediate (unlike the DB1). Aston Martin took the step of holding back some of the earlier models of the vehicle to be modified for racing despite any hold-ups this may cause to production. Fortunately this proved to be an excellent move as these cars were entered in the 1950 Le Man's 24 hour race and did exceptionally well with a first and a second in their respective classes. These victories brought further recognition to Aston Martin and helped sell more vehicles.
The success off the Aston Martin DB2 helped allow the company to go on to produce the DB3 just for racing, it was never offered for public sale. The Aston Martin DB2 was also the first vehicle from the company to be offered for sale with what we now recognise as the traditional curved edged grille that we recognise as an identifiable icon of the brand. The DB2 was also very fast for its time with a top speed of 116 mph thanks to its 105 bhp engine, and the Vantage version that Aston Martin released in 1951 offered a horsepower boost to 125. As the first commercial success for the company (with 411 being sold) it has certainly entered the annals of motoring history.
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