£184.1k
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Drophead Coupé
Bonhams • UK • 21 May 2011
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£184,100
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Drophead Coupé
UK • 21 May 2011
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Drophead Coupé, chassis number '1759', is one of 85 drophead coupés made and one of only 14 fitted with the DBD 'Special Series' engine. It boasts a rich history, including ownership by notable figures and participation in various motoring events, and has been meticulously maintained and restored, making it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a complete bare-metal chassis/body refurbishment and conversion of the engine to unleaded compatibility. The interior leather upholstery, carpets, hood, hood cover, and tonneau were all replaced. The vendor describes it as being in generally excellent condition.
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54,588 miles
NMY 486
1958
Auction
AM300/3/1759
RHD
United Kingdom
£184.1k
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Drophead Coupé
Bonhams • UK • 21 May 2011
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Two years after the introduction of the DB2/4 Mk
II came the DB Mk
III - the '2/4' suffix being dropped - 551 of which, mainly saloons, were made between March 1957 and July 1959, 55% of which were exported.
Externally the most obvious change was the adoption of a DB3S-style grille, establishing the 'hallmark' look of subsequent Aston Martins, which had been drawn up by Tickford designer, Bert Thickpenny.
This restyled nose give the car a more imposing look while the interior boasted a redesigned dashboard with instruments grouped in a cowled panel ahead of the driver.
The engine benefited from an extensive redesign by Tadek Marek (newly arrived from Austin) and featured, among other improvements, a stiffer block, stronger crankshaft and a new cylinder head with bigger valves.
162bhp was available with the single-pipe exhaust system, 178bhp with the optional twin-pipe version.
Elsewhere there were improvements to both clutch and gearbox; Laycock overdrive became available and fr...
Price Analysis vs Other DB2/4 Mk III Drophead Coupes
£195,882
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£253,000
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£319,810
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 18th Aug 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
65,619 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Aug 2024, 65,619 miles
Passed
On 7th Apr 2011, 55,764 miles
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