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Classic Aston Martin DB4 built after 55-year absence - only 25 models, already sold

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<i>Image: Net Car Show</i>
<i>Image: Net Car Show</i>

Classic cars of the late 1950s, most notably the Aston Martin DB4, is draped in nostalgia and historic significance. Aston Martin has decided to build the legendary DB4 after a 55-year absence.

The company has started production of 25 of the classic cars, which have been sold in advance for £1.5m (about R26 million) each.

The classical allure

There is just something about Aston Martin's and its significance to that of a James Bond flick.

READ: Rare Aston Martin DB4 to go under the hammer

The Newport Pagnell factory in the UK was previously used to restore older cars and has since created 25 new jobs by the new production line of classics.

There are plans in the pipeline to revamp other heritage cars at the site in the future as well.

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