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Not Sold (Est: £300,000 - £350,000)
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé
UK • 14 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé, one of only 102 made, boasts a rich history, including participation in the Targa Florio. Restored between 2010 and 2017 at the cost of £580,000, it features a correct 3.0-litre Aston Martin engine and has won multiple AMOC concours events.
Condition
9
The car underwent an extensive restoration between 2010 and 2017 by marque specialists, including a new body and interior, with fewer than 300 miles covered since. It is a multiple AMOC concours winner, suggesting it is in excellent condition.
/ 10
269 miles (via 2023 MOT)
SVH 66
1954
Auction
LML/839
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
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One of approximately 102 DB2/4 drophead coupés made • In-period Targa Florio competition history • Long-term ownership 1970-2010 • Professionally restored between 2010 and 2017 (bills available) • Multiple AMOC concours winner
One of approximately 102 DB2/4 drophead coupés made, 'LML/839' was first registered on 28th October 1954 and retailed via Brooklands to first owner Mr C H Kleinwort Esq of Gloucestershire.
The car left the Newport Pagnell factory finished in Polychromatic Light Red with grey Connolly leather interior, and was equipped with Alfin brake drums; its first registration was 'PLE 848'.
Only one subsequent owner is listed: Gordon Sudworth of Huddersfield.
In October 1961 the Aston was acquired by Andrew Wray Roberts, who raced the car in 1962 and 1963 in the Targa Florio.
He later wrote an article for the AMOC magazine, A Tale of Two Targas , about his experiences.
In 1970 the DB2/4 was chosen to represent the year 1954 at the Aston Martin Silver Jubilee celebra...
Price Analysis vs Other DB2/4 Drophead Coupes
£103,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£208,635
Median Price (Since 2020)
£594,264
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 24th May 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
269 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 25th May 2023, 269 miles
Passed
On 4th Oct 2017, 63 miles
Passed
On 10th Jul 2009, 12,885 miles
Passed
On 16th Jul 2008, 12,325 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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