2,580cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Twin SU Carburetors 125 BHP at 5,000 RPM 4-Speed Manual Gearbox Front Independent Suspension and Rear Live Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *One of only 75 left drive DB2 Dropheads *Retains its matching numbers engine *Desirable high-performance Vantage specification *Older restoration still in well-presented form *Widely eligible for pre-1957 tours and motoring events *Delivered new to the USA *Landmark Aston Martin model *Accompanied with its history file and build sheets THE ASTON MARTIN DB2 Aston Martin owner David Brown's 1947 acquisition of Lagonda made the latter's Willie Watson-designed, twin-overhead-camshaft, 2.6-litre six available for a new sports car: the DB2.

(This power unit is commonly referred to as 'the Bentley engine', W O Bentley having been Lagonda's Chief Engineer at the time.) Announced in April 1950, with production commencing the following month, the DB2 owed much to the Claude Hill-designed DB1, using a shortened and mo...