• Present family ownership since 1981 • Well maintained by recognised marque specialists • Substantial file of invoices • Carefully stored for the last eight years Manufactured between October 1958 and June 1963, the DB4 developed through no fewer than five series.

However, it should be made clear that the cars were not thus designated by the factory, this nomenclature having been suggested subsequently by the Aston Martin Owners Club to aid identification as the model evolved.

One of the most notable developments had arrived with the introduction of the 'Series IV' in September 1961, when a 'Special Series' (SS) or 'Vantage' engine became available as an option.

The 'SS' incorporated a 9.0:1 compression ratio, larger valves, and triple SU HD8 carburettors, producing 266bhp at 5,750rpm, a gain of 26 horsepower over the standard unit.

Almost all DB4 Vantages were built with the faired-in headlights of the DB4GT.

The DB4 Series V Vantage is one of the rarest and most desirable of th...