£92,000
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 9 Sept 2023
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£92,000
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon
UK • 9 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon is one of only 551 produced and has had only four owners from new. It was purchased in the late 1970s by Captain Ivan Forshaw of Aston Service Dorset and is now offered for sale by the Forshaw family, noted for its highly original condition and sympathetic use.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in highly original condition, well-maintained, with a straight body, no corrosion, good original paintwork, good original leather, and functional transmission and electrics. However, it's also noted that the car has been used sympathetically, implying some wear consistent with its age. A condition rating of 7 reflects that the car is in overall solid condition with slight wear but no major issues.
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44,502 miles (via 2013 MOT)
WJW 166
1958
Auction
AM300/3/1595
RHD
United Kingdom
£92,000
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 9 Sept 2023
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
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One of only 551 DB Mark IIIs made • Four owners from new • Purchased by Captain Ivan Forshaw (Aston Service Dorset) in the late 1970s • Offered for sale by the Forshaw family • Highly original Two years after the introduction of the DB2/4 Mark II came the DB Mark III, 551 of which, mainly saloons, were made between March 1957 and July 1959.
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 3.0-litre DBA 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 syst...
Price Analysis vs Other DB2/4 Mk III Fixed Head Coupes
£26,711
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£135,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£274,505
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous DB2/4 Mk III Fixed Head Coupe Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 4th Oct 2014
Latest MOT mileage:
44,502 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Oct 2013, 44,502 miles
Passed
On 5th Oct 2012, 44,295 miles
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101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
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