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    John Targett's 1974 Aston Martin V8, Series 3

    John Targett's 1974 Aston Martin V8, Series 3
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    John Targett's 1974 Aston Martin V8
    as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XV Issue 2, September 2007 

    As photographed at British V8 2007, in Willoughby OH

    Owner: John Targett
    City: Akron, OH
    Model: 1974 Aston Martin V8

    Specifications
    Engine:1974 Aston Martin 5.3L DOHC V8 (stock)
    Induction:four Weber downdraft dual-choke carburetors
    Exhaust:tri-Y (4-2-1) headers into dual mufflers
    Transmission:Chrysler TorqueFlite (3spd auto)
    Rear End:IRS with limited slip differential and inboard disc brakes
    Wheels:special-production aluminum, by GKN
    Interior:leather upholstery (from nine Connolly leather hides)
    Performance:rated 310 hp at the wheels, 0-to-60mph in 6.1 seconds.

    Note: "V8" is this car's model name. This is one of only 967 Series-3 Aston Martin "V8" cars produced. 



    John Targett (1944-2014)
    Tadek Marek designed the Aston Martin Lagonda V8 engine

    quad weber downdraft carbs are hidden from view here

    air is ducted to the weber carburetors

    Aston Martin V8 engine compartment

    Aston Martin engine by Tadek Marek

    Aston Martin Lagonda (dual overhead) cam covers

    dual smog pumps

    fabricated tubular wiper motor mounting

    Aston Martin air conditioning

    4-2-1 tri-y headers

    tri-y headers can be seen through the inner fender vents

    Aston Martin leather browed dashboard

    Aston Martin interior

    Aston Martin grille

    Aston Martin V8 front view

    series 3 cars had an enlarged hood bulge to clear the carburetors

    fiberglass hood

    special GKN wheels

    door handle and lock
    rear three quarter view of an Aston Martin V8

    rear view of an Aston Martin V8

    dual locking fuel filler lids

    Aston Martin badge

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