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£253,000
1957 Aston Martin DB MkIII Drophead Coupé Conversion Registration no. not UK registered (previously SFO 914) Chassis no. AM/300/3/1361
UK • 25 Jun 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Aston Martin DB MkIII is a professionally restored example that started as a Tickford-bodied saloon and was later converted to a desirable Drophead Coupé. The car has matching numbers and boasts a comprehensive restoration history, including mechanical and cosmetic work, making it a unique piece for collectors. Note that import VAT may apply if the vehicle remains in the UK.
Condition
7
The car underwent an extensive restoration in the past, including a body replacement and conversion to a drophead coupe configuration. While it has participated in concours events and received maintenance from specialists, the modifications and restoration history suggest it is not in original 'pristine' condition. The car presents well and has been maintained, but the extent of the work done indicates a rating below 'outstanding'.
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61,710 miles (via 2012 MOT)
SFO 914
1957
Auction
AM/300/3/1361
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
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Delivered new to New York, USA • Matching engine and chassis numbers • Professionally restored by Post-Vintage Engineers 1989-1996 • Converted from saloon to drophead coupé configuration • Converted from left- to right-hand drive The need to widen the appeal of the already-successful DB2 resulted in the launch in October 1953 of the 2+2 DB2/4.
Extensive revisions to the car's rear end arrangements made room for two occasional seats and more luggage, the latter being accessed via a hatchback rear door - one of this now-common feature's earliest applications.
Two years after the introduction of the mildly restyled DB2/4 Mark II came the DB Mark III - the '2/4' suffix being dropped - 551 of which, mainly saloons, were made between March 1957 and July 1959, some 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 Thickpen...
Price Analysis vs Other DB2/4 Mk III Drophead Coupes
£195,882
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£253,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£319,810
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous DB2/4 Mk III Drophead Coupe Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 24th Jul 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
61,710 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Jul 2012, 61,710 miles
Passed
On 9th Jul 2011, 58,590 miles
Passed
On 15th Jul 2010, 55,389 miles
Passed
On 25th Jul 2009, 52,573 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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