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Not Sold (Est: £150,000 - £200,000)
1959 Aston Martin DB MKIII
UK • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 127
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a multiple concours award-winning, fully matching numbers Aston Martin DB Mark III, one of only 551 produced. It underwent a no-expense-spared, comprehensive restoration by marque specialists and has been driven approximately 7,000 miles since, proving its capability as a genuine driver's car while maintaining concours-level presentation.
Condition
10
The car is described as a "Multiple concours award-winning example", "Beautifully restored", and the restoration was undertaken "to a standard befitting its rarity and provenance" by "marque specialists DD Classics" with "a focus on concours-standards throughout". It has approximately 7,000 miles since restoration and has been used for long-distance touring, including winning "Best in Show" at a concours event. This indicates a pristine condition with no discernible flaws.
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7,000 miles
AM30031817
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
229 XVT
1959
Auction
Description
Multiple concours award-winning example - Fully matching numbers - Beautifully restored -
One of just 551 DB MKIII models produced, among the finest remaining examples
The DB Mark III occupies a particularly significant place in the history of Aston Martin.
Introduced in 1957 as the final development of the DB2/4, it represented the culmination of Aston Martin's early post-war sporting grand tourers before the arrival of the DB4.
Just 551 examples were produced, with its importance extending beyond rarity: it was the final Aston Martin to employ the twin-cam, Lagonda-derived six-cylinder engine and the final evolution of Claude Hill's chassis, while introducing the now-iconic Aston Martin grille.
Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1957, the Mark III's new frontal treatment was designed by Bert Thickpenny and drew inspiration from the successful DB3S competition car.
The grille would become one of the defining visual signatures of Aston Martin, with the dashboard too echoi...
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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 10th Aug 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
5,516 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 22nd Jul 2026, 5,516 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Slight engine oil leak.
Passed
On 8th Aug 2025, 1,216 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met
Passed
On 25th Jul 2024, 1,806 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- slight engine oil leak.
Passed
On 11th Aug 2023, 66 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Dore & Rees
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