Grigory Bars ... "By Jove, I think he's got it!" Damn right he does, I foretell you'll be hearing and seeing his name in the future, doing amazing things. The next Tron? The next Hollywood blockbuster? Probably!

 I like the bottom one a bit better, the headlights look like Woodlites

this guy is TALENTED!

 http://grigorybars-design.blogspot.com/ for a lot more

the only Aston Martin to win Le Mans, and Carroll Shelby co drove with Roy Salvadori to further enhance it's selling points, a '57 DBR1

if this car fetches the requested price of 31.7 million, it will be in the 3rd position of highest priced cars in the world, the 1 and 2 positions are held by a 63 and a 62 Ferrari GTO

Stirling Moss drove it to the 1959 World Sports Car Championship

Found on http://www.bornrich.com/le-mans-winning-race-car-aston-martin-dbr-12-estimated-sell-3176-million-talacrest-sale.html

http://www.talacrest.com/stockdetails.asp?StockId=5978#

One cool piece of art, the lifesize Aston Martin DBR1 as a model car kit, by Evanta

found on http://www.sportscardigest.com/aston-martin-artwork-offered-at-bonhams-goodwood-2012/

unusual '56 Aston Martin DB35

1984 Aston Martin Lagonda

I doubt I've posted one before, and it's an interesting design, though I'm not a fan. Sure has that 80's vibe though, especially the interior

Casino Royale Aston Martin DBS by Anderson Germany

The Aston Martin DBS is currently enjoying is farewell lap as it gears up for a new generation model that will be launched next year. We have already heard of the DBS Ultimate edition making its way to Aston Martin showrooms, but now German tuner Anderson has added their own special interpretation to the mix. The Casino Royale edition draws its inspiration from the James Bond movie from 2006 and is based on Anderson's DBS Platinum Grey. It boasts an exterior livery as its base model's name suggests and also gets a set of 21-inch shiny gray wheels. The engine has received a few extra ponies with the installation of a new exhaust system that is 21kg lighter than the factory version. It results in a power output increase from the base 517PS(380kW/510hp) up to a respectable 572PS(421kW/564hp). Inside the cabin, Anderson has installed an array of elements that gives the model a more exclusive look, many of which are made from carbon fiber. They include updates to the ventilation, cup holders, door handles, ashtrays, door sills, steering wheel, handbrake and center console as well as a black alcantara upholstery with bronze diamond-shaped welt.

Bond's Aston Martin DB5 looks stunning in Skyfall

YOU always know from the amount of secret agent-themed ads on telly when there’s a new Bond blockbuster on the way.

Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave for the past year you’ll already know that 007’s latest adventure is called Skyfall, and will feature Daniel Craig in his third outing as the suave secret agent, once you’ve got through Adele crooning her way through the theme song. I also freely admit I’m very nearly as much of a Bond nut as I am a car nut – even though I’ll enjoy pretty much any movie which features explosions and car chases, I always reserve a particular fondness for the Bond films.

But what’s really whetting my appetite for the new one isn’t a sultry sidekick or a spectacular storyline. It’s those publicity shots of Bond’s DB5 on the spy’s trip to the Scottish Highlands.

The DB5 has always been a fabulously good looking thing but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the quintessential Bond car in a more breathtaking setting. There’s a moody, bleak beauty to the scenery while the car obviously gives the shot a very retro feel; the classic English GT eating up the miles through the stunning Scottish landscapes.

In fact, that’s pretty much what director Sam Mendes went for, and told national media earlier this year: “I felt it was a thematic thing. It's definitely about the old and the new. And there's something about the last part of the movie which deliberately, very consciously, could have taken place in 1962.”

The thing I love most of all about these pictures is that, in much the same way the Daniel Craig movies have tried to take Bond back to basics, devoid of CGI and gadgets, so these shots take the DB5 away from being a cheesy automotive cliché and remind car nuts what it really is and what it does best; it’s a classy, handcrafted GT car, designed to wind its way over mountain passes in speed and comfort.

Forget the race against the Ferrari F355 in Goldeneye – this is what a classic Aston is all about. Fingers crossed then, with Mr Mendes appearing to do the DB5 justice in these shots, that’ll he take good care of 007 himself in the new film.

Skyfall hits the cinemas later this month. I, for one, can’t wait.

Bulldog GT by HBH

Following a teaser earlier this year, HBH has revealed the Bulldog GT. Based on the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, the supercar has an aluminum body, a dual exhaust system and 19- / 20-inch forged alloy wheels.
Power comes from a mid-mounted, twin-supercharged 6.0-liter V12 engine that develops 675 PS (496 kW / 666 hp) and 756Nm (548 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a six-speed manual transmission, which enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).
There's no word on pricing, but whoever buys the Bulldog GT will also receive a 50% stake in the car's design and production rights. This way, the owner can decide if he wants to keep the vehicle a one-off or make a profit by allowing it to go into limited production.
If everything goes according to plan, HBH will complete the Bulldog's development over the next year and the first model should be ready by early 2013.

Press release:

HBH introduces the Bulldog GT
Denmark is not a country that normally brings sports car manufacture to mind, but Jesper Hermann, Christian Brandt and Torben Hartvig could soon change all that. Their company, HBH, is planning a series of one-off supercars. The design of the first project: a mid-engined version of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage has now been finalized and has been christened ‘Bulldog GT'.
This is not HBH's first supercar project: the team developing the Bulldog GT prototype is the same team which designed the Zenvo ST 1 for Zenvo Automotive. But according to team member Christian Brandt, designing the Bulldog GT has been "a long, intense process".
The aim was to design a supercar that will appeal not only to Aston Martin owners, but also to supercar enthusiasts around the world. Brandt explains some of the challenges: "In other design projects where we started with a blank sheet of paper, the process was easier and faster, as there were so few limitations. However, in the case of this Aston-based supercar we had to respect everything from the brand and design heritage of Aston Martin, through to the demands of a 2012 supercar client. It has been a challenging process; but we know it was time well spent, getting every detail right."
HBH's Torben Hartvig takes up the story. "Since the first announcement was made, we have received only positive feedback - both from potential clients and from individuals who are interested in participating financially in the prototype development. We've spent a lot of time and money creating what we believe to be a fantastic supercar, and we are therefore willing to wait for the right partner to participate in the next phase."
The project began as a one-off, where the client would receive 50% of the design and production rights, together with the one unique car. The potential of expanding from a one-off prototype to small-series production was included as an option from the start, however, and is a challenge that HBH is ready to take on.
Torben Hartvig continues, "From the very beginning, we listened carefully to the market before deciding on the future of the Bulldog GT. As we see it, all possibilities are open: if a client only wants to make one car, only one will be produced. If there is a market for a small series, which we strongly believe there is, and the client would like us to produce a small series, then this is what we will do. We believe this project is an opportunity to be a part of automotive history and, at the same time, make a potentially good investment."
The prototype development is estimated to 12 months, with the first test drives provisionally scheduled for early 2013.
During the design phase, the HBH engineering team has also been working on its plans to modify the chassis. As the vehicle is based on an existing car, the challenge here was to re-engineer the existing chassis to give the necessary supercar dynamics. Safety and crash aspects also had to live up to supercar standards.

Aston Martin DBS Superior Black Edition by Anderson Germany

This is the Aston Martin DBS Superior Black Edition by Anderson Germany.

The German tuner applies a deep-black matte paint finish to this DBS while adding carbon mirrors, tinted windows and window frames in a matte black which also coats much of the other exterior components.

For the engine tuning, Anderson dials up wattage on the V12 from 517 PS (380 kW / 510 bhp) to 565 PS (416 kW / 557 bhp) by means of an ECU remap, catalyst replacement pipes and special manifolds. The DBS also drops 21 kg in curb weight and gets an electronically-controlled vent damper on the black exhaust pipe.

Wheels are the 21-inch glossy black rims with 255 tires at the front and 295 at the back - contrasting sharply with the red brake calipers.

On the inside is the same pattern - a black carbon leather and black Alcantara finish contrasted with red diamond stitching.

Geneva Motorshow: The Life On Cars top 10

SWITZERLAND'S biggest motorshow isn't just about shiny new supercars, apparently, although looking at some of the reports from this year's Geneva Motorshow you'd be forgiven for thinking it was.

But between the brand new stunners from Lamborghini and Pagani were a few cars you might actually be able to buy, so the new models* strutting their stuff were a brilliant - but mixed - bag.

Here's what Life On Cars is saving up for:

1) Suzuki Swift Concept S

The closest yet to a replacement for the wonderful Swift Sport Life On Cars tested last month. Here's hoping!

2) Lamborghini Aventador


The long-awaited replacement for the Murciélago, complete with a new V12 churning out no less than 700bhp. Worth waiting a decade for.

3) Jaguar XKR-S


Jaguar celebrates the 50th anniversary of unveiling the E-Type at Geneva with a 550bhp modern equivalent. You know you want one.

4) Aston Martin Virage


Right on cue is Aston's ripposte to the XKR-S, boasting 490bhp from the familiar 6.0 litre V12 and a name not seen since the company's coupes of the early Nineties.

5) Ford B-MAX


The Blue Oval's response to the Vauxhall Meriva, with equally clever rear doors.


6) Hyundai i40


What do you mean Korea can't do smooth and stylish? This sleek Mondeo rival bets you a fiver it can.

7) Alfa Romeo 4C


Straight in the footsteps of the 8C supercar comes this mid-engined, two-seater, rear-wheel drive Alfa sports car. Think of it as an Italian Elise.

8) Audi A3 concept


Not too sure about the saloon styling for the next A3, but the 408bhp V8's got to stay.

9) Range Rover "Evoque"


Not too sure whether this is what Land Rover meant when it was launching the smallest, lightest and greenest Range Rover model ever, but I like it anyway.

10) MINI Rocketman


As a former Mini owner this was the real star of the show, because it takes BMW's reinvention of the classic small car back to basics. I'll probably get panned by my fellow Mini enthusiasts for saying it, but I like it. A lot.

*The new models don't include Bertone's stunning B99 concept, which Jaguar has now said won't make production. Shame.

Read more on the Geneva Motorshow in the new Life On Cars Magazine, out this week.