1953-1956 Aston Martin DB3S
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The Low Down
Despite winning the 1952 Goodwood 9 Hours, the “too big and too heavy” (John Wyer) DB3 was not as successful as anticipated. Creating the DB3S required the talents of designers and engineers Ted Cutting, Willie...
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Simon Says
“Here it all came together to create a quintessentially British 1950s sports racing car. Usable on the road, a sweet-handling mid-fielder on track. Some cars more original than others”
Information
| Years built: | 1953-1956 |
| Make: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | DB3S |
| Coachbuilder: | Factory |
| Body: | Open |
| Engine Size: | 2922cc straight-six |
| Bhp: | 225 |
| 0-60 secs: | 7.0 secs |
| Top Speed Mph: | 146 mph |
| Category: | Sports-Racing |
| Event Eligibility: | Colorado Grand | Goodwood Revival | Le Mans Classic | Mille Miglia | Pebble Beach Concours | Villa d'Este |
Did You Know?
In 1954, a “complete disaster”, as Wyer put it, the factory not only entered Le Mans with a brand-new, 4.5-litre V12 Lagonda sports car, it also had two DB3S coupés, a supercharg...
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