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David Brown Automotive is going to reveal a new limited version of the Speedback GT, dubbed the Silverstone Edition, at the Geneva Motor Show. The new DBA Speedback Silverstone Edition will feature a more aggressive styling than the GT model it’s based on as well as offer over 600hp. The British boutique manufacturer released a pair of teaser images showing the car’s badging, saying that their latest model “takes hints from the aeronautical and motorsport heritage of Silverstone” which happens to be the location of the company’s headquarters. The new performance-focused model will be strictly limited to just 10 examples and will be built by hand alongside the Speedback GT and Mini Remastered at DBA’s Silverstone facilities. “Speedback Silverstone Edition is the perfect platform for us to hone classically-inspired performance, as we give a nod to our brand’s Silverstone roots, whilst looking ahead to a future of British handcraftsmanship at our bespoke coachbuilding facili...

David Brown Automotive is getting ready for its European debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.  The British low-volume company will showcase two Speedback GTs in MY2017 specification, which includes  further refinements  in the design and engineering of the grand tourer.  The coachbuilt special pays homage to the Aston Martin DB5, featuring a hand-crafted aluminum body and huge levels of British-ness.  Underneath its un-apologetically retro bodywork,  David Brown’s Speedback GT  is using the underpinnings of a Jaguar XKR, including its supercharged 510hp 5.0-litre V8.  The interior certainly gives away the relationship but the company went into great lengths to make it feel like a more special place to sit in, employing the finest veneers, polished metal details, leather and other bespoke features. Even the paintjob takes eight weeks to get done, as the boutique makes applies no less than 14 layers of paint on its car. And as you would expec...