£499k
1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe by Bertone
Bring A Trailer • US • 7 Aug 2026
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£498,995
1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe by Bertone
US • 7 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe by Bertone is a rare example, being one of only two built in this configuration and uniquely ordered for a specific customer, Charles A. Ward. It boasts a documented history, including multiple awards at Pebble Beach, and features custom touches like monogrammed accessories, making it a highly desirable classic for collectors.
Condition
8
The car has been repainted multiple times, but has consistently received awards at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance (finishing third in class in 1987 and 1997, and second in class in 2007), indicating it is very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections and has required only minor reconditioning over the years. Recent service in December 2025 and March 2026 addresses specific components like brake lines, wheel cylinders, and wheel bearings, suggesting proactive maintenance.
/ 10
33,000 miles
LML504
1953
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
£499k
1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe by Bertone
Bring A Trailer • US • 7 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
2.6-Liter DOHC Inline-Six Twin SU Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Drophead Coupe Coachwork by Bertone Red Paint Red Leather Upholstery Black Convertible Top w/ Red Piping 16" Wire Wheels Rear Jump Seat Audiovox Radio Custom Picnic Hampers & Tool Kit Charles Ward Monograms Correspondence & Invoices This 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 is one of five Mark Is sent to Turin, Italy, in 1953 for outfitting with Carrozzeria Bertone coachwork in partnership with Chicago industrialist S.H.
“Wacky” Arnolt and is among two configured in drophead coupe form.
Chassis LML504 was custom-ordered by a pool of 60 Brown & Bigelow regional managers as a Christmas gift for convict-turned-company president Charles A.
Ward, to whom it was delivered with custom touches including a monogrammed steering wheel hub and wheel knock-offs as well as picnic hampers and a wood-encased tool kit.
The car remained with Ward until his 1959 passing, after which it was sold back to S.H.
Arnolt and in turn sold to an...
Price Analysis vs Other DB2/4 Drophead Coupe by Bertones
£498,995
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£715,820
Median Price (Since 2020)
£759,488
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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