The famous 1930-1939 Aston Martin 11/2 Litre/2 Litre series was engineered by Augustus C. Bertelli and introduced in 1927. The cars were built at Feltham -- Aston's home at the time, in Middlesex near the then-small Heathrow airport -- and powered by Aston's contemporary overhead-cam four.
Vintage British, with willowy chassis, skimpy wood-framed bodywork, cycle-type fenders, and a noble radiator, the 1930-1939 Aston Martin 11/2 Litre/2 Litre line was very sporting. These autos enjoyed a measure of racing success through several financial crises and management regimes.
Aston Martin offered four distinct series with various power ratings and model names; most famous among the last are International, Le Mans, and Ulster. The 1930-1939 Aston Martin 11/2 Litre/2 Litre series has no functional connection with the first postwar Astons built under another new owner.
Pluses of the 1930-1939 Aston Martin 11/2 Litre/2 Litre:
- Great "vintage" character
- A sports car above all
- Super engine
- Fine roadholding
Minuses of the 1930-1939 Aston Martin 11/2 Litre/2 Litre:
- Seldom traded these days
- Parts very difficult
- Cramped cockpits
- Minimal weather protection
- Little U.S. expertise available
Production of the 1930-1939 Aston Martin 11/2 Litre/2 Litre:
599
Specifications of the 1930-1939 Aston Martin 11/2 Litre/2 Litre:
Wheelbase, inches: 102/120 (1 1/2); 99/116 (2.0)
Length, inches: 144-168
Weight, pounds: 2,000-3,100
Price, new: NA
Engines for the 1930-1939 Aston Martin 11/2 Litre/2 Litre:
Type Size Horsepower Years ohc I-4 1,495 cc (91.2 cid) 56-85* 1930-1935 ohc I-4 1,950 cc (118.9 cid) 98/110* 1936-1939
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