Not Sold | 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Saloon

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Not Sold (Est: £100,000 - £150,000)

1952 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Saloon

United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot Lot 143A *,N

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Saloon was delivered new to Texas and restored in the UK around 1996. Converted to left-hand drive and registered in Belgium, it comes with a FIVA Passport and a 2019 expertise report, indicating a well-documented history and careful maintenance post-restoration.

Condition

7

The car was restored circa 1996 and has covered limited mileage since. It is described as being in pale blue metallic with grey leather interior. It was converted from right- to left-hand drive and is registered in Belgium. The listing includes a FIVA Passport and an expertise report from 2019. While the restoration was some time ago, the limited mileage and accompanying documentation suggest it is in very good condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

LML/50/72

Odometer:

1,300 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

• Delivered new to Texas, USA • Restored in the UK circa 1996 • Converted from right- to left-hand drive • Registered in Belgium Aston Martin owner David Brown's 1947 acquisition of Lagonda made the latter's W O Bentley-designed, twin-overhead-camshaft, 2.6-litre six available for a new sports car.

Announced in April 1950, with production commencing the following month, the DB2 owed much to the Claude Hill-designed DB1, using a shortened and modified version of the latter's chassis and identical suspension.

Italian-inspired, the timelessly elegant GT bodywork was the creation of Frank Feeley, and with more power (105bhp at 5,000rpm) and less weight, the sleek DB2 comfortably out-performed its predecessor.

Writing in 1952, Autosport 's John Bolster enthused: "The DB2 is a very fast sportscar of immense stamina, as a long list of racing successes has proved.

(The) model is remarkable for its comfort and luxury, and is also about the easiest thing there is to drive, outside of the "au...