David Brown: The Engineer Who Powered War, Farms, and James Bond

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

From a small Yorkshire workshop in 1860, David Brown rose from wooden gear patterns to tractors, tanks, and the legendary Aston Martin DB series. This documentary traces the company’s journey through industrial expansion, the Ferguson partnership, wartime production, the iconic Cropmaster tractors, and the glamorous Aston Martin years. Even after its 1988 fade-out, the David Brown legacy lives on through collectors, enthusiasts, and global engineering. Discover how one craftsman built a name that still endures today.

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