1949 Aston Martin DB1 heads to auction

The name David Brown is key to the history of Aston Martin. The entrepreneur and former tractor builder purchased the company in 1947, and it’s his initials that grace some of the most famous Aston Martins such as the DB5, more recent DB9, and the latest DB12 and DBX models. However, the first model launched under Brown’s tenure was a sprightly…