Word: db
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Brown now sells abroad fully three-fourths of his present tractor production of 8,000 a year. Out of the profits, he bought up the sickly Aston Martin Ltd., and began designing, in 1947, the sleek, swift "DB" (for David Brown) sports cars, which were soon winning many a British and European trophy. Brown turned each year's racing model into the following year's production model, also produced a luxurious, saloon-type car (the Lagonda). Although production is limited (about ten a week) and the cars are virtually handmade, they have earned Brown plenty of prestige...