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£264,500
Period Factory Vantage Upgrade and Overdrive Gearbox 1961 Aston Martin DB4 'Series III' Vantage Specification Sports Saloon
United Kingdom • 14 Jul 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Aston Martin DB4 'Series III' Vantage Specification Sports Saloon is a unique restoration opportunity. Originally owned by the son of a shipping tycoon, it features a rare overdrive gearbox, a 'Special Series' engine upgrade from 1964, and a cosmetic restoration in the 2000s, making it a noteworthy project for collectors.
Condition
6
The car is described as a restoration opportunity, suggesting it's not in pristine condition. It has been cosmetically restored in the 2000s and assessed by Aston Martin's Heritage Workshop in 2022. The listing mentions that the next custodian can restore or recommission it to the highest standards, which implies that further work is needed. It can be rated as good as it has some wear but no major damage.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
DB4/646/R
Odometer:
19,182 miles
Reg Number:
YSU 378
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• Unique build specification • Matching chassis, engine and gearbox numbers • Special Series engine upgrade by Aston Martin in 1964 • Overdrive gearbox from new • Cosmetically restored in the 2000s Bonhams is delighted to present this exciting DB4 Series Ill restoration opportunity.
Completed in 1961, chassis number 'DB4/646/R' is an original right-hand drive 'Series III' saloon, built with the rare and desirable overdrive gearbox and subsequently converted by Aston Martin in Newport Pagnell to the later 'Special Series' engine specification (in 1964).
The copy guarantee form on file records a truly unique original build specification, and a notable first owner, which we cover in more detail below.
'DB4/646/R' was delivered new on 6th May 1961 finished in Caribbean Pearl paintwork with Dark Blue Connolly leather interior.
The vehicle was ordered by Oei Tjong Tjay, son (and one of 26 children!) of Chinese-Indonesian shipping tycoon Oei Tjong Ham.
Founder of the Kwian Gwan shipping ...
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£217,132
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£345,000
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£589,961
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