Aston Martin DB7 - The Car Connection
The Aston Martin DB7, like many of the brands other models, was a surprisingly short history despite its seemingly iconic status in the world of performance and design. Built for a decade from 1994-2004, the DB7 bridged a transitional period for Aston Martin as it was under Ford ownership for the years immediately before and shortly after the DB7's run. Read More Below » The Aston Martin DB7, like many of the brands other models, was a surprisingly short history despite its seemingly iconic status in the world of performance and design. Built for a decade from 1994-2004, the DB7 bridged a transitional period for Aston Martin as it was under Ford ownership for the years immediately before and shortly after the DB7's run. Developed in large part with Jaguar resources, which was also under Ford ownership at the time, the DB7 was, at its core, a re-engineered, updated XJS with an entirely new body--or looked at differently, it was an Aston-bodied version of the... Despite its rather makeshift background, the Aston Martin DB7 proved to be an impressive grand tourer. Styled by Ian Callum, the DB7 remains a touchstone for Aston Martin's brand philosophy when it comes to exterior design, while drawing out the cues from Aston's history that connect it with its predecessors. In 1999, a new engine joined the lineup in the DB7 V12 Vantage. Source: www.thecarconnection.com
