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1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkI
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 9 Apr 2025
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1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkI
UK • 9 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4, one of 565 produced, boasts a well-documented history since its delivery by Martin Walters of Dover. Recent ownership includes European tours and maintenance by Roses Garage of Sandwich, complemented by a prior respray and mechanical work completed during a previous owner's tenure, making it an appealing classic.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car has been enjoyed on numerous events, including European tours, with the AM Owners Club and maintained to a high standard. It has been regularly serviced by specialists Roses Garage of Sandwich, Kent. Also, it had some major mechanical work completed during along with a respray in black. Around £15,000 was invested but only around 200 miles covered in his ownership. This suggests that the car is in very good condition with slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels. One or two small dents or curb marks may be present but are not prominent. Requires minor reconditioning.
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12,008 miles (via 2016 MOT)
121 LUE
1954
Auction
LML 773
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkI
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 9 Apr 2025
Market Position:
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Description
Introduced at the October 1953 London Motor Show, the DB2/4 represented a new breed of longer-legged, more accommodating Aston Martin.
Panelled in lightweight aluminium over an advanced tubular frame chassis, it featured independent front suspension via a sophisticated trailing link, while at the rear a Panhard rod assisted radius arms in keeping the coil-sprung beam axle firmly tied down.
Initially powered by a 2580cc version of the famous Willie Watson / W.O.
Bentley designed DOHC straight-six engine, the adoption of a larger 83mm bore size saw capacity rise to 2922cc in mid 1954.
The 2.9 litre unit was credited with developing some 140bhp sufficient for a quoted 120mph top speed.
Coming from long term ownership, the vendor having acquired the car in May 2003, this DB2/4 is accompanied by a comprehensive history file which includes research into previous owners (eleven in total being identified to date) together with a fascinating record of works carried out (some even with mile...
Price Analysis vs Other DB2/4 Fixed Head Coupes
£2,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£102,236
Median Price (Since 2020)
£241,137
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 5th Jun 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
12,008 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 6th Jun 2016, 12,008 miles
Passed
On 13th Jun 2014, 10,707 miles
Passed
On 11th Jun 2013, 9,871 miles
Passed
On 27th Jun 2012, 9,043 miles
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