£372,375 (Est: £375,000 - £425,000)
1962 Aston Martin DB4 'Series IV' Vantage 1 of 1, the unique Roman Purple car
United Kingdom • 3 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Aston Martin DB4 'Series IV' Vantage is a rare, one-of-a-kind vehicle, factory finished in Roman Purple and boasting single ownership for over 50 years. It has been maintained and refurbished by renowned specialists, making it a highly desirable example, though it should be noted that some aspects of the car have aged and been restored over time.
Condition
7
The car had a bodywork restoration and repaint 20 years ago, and a more recent bare metal repaint. The interior retains its original, patinated leather upholstery. This suggests that while it has been restored, it still shows some signs of age and wear. The listing mentions that it 'was not as smart as other members of the vendor’s Aston Martin collection when he took possession', indicating that some reconditioning might have been required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
DB4973R
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
550 HYT
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
"The best all round car, however, is probably the Series IV Vantage with the Special Series engine, before the car put on weight to become the Series V.
It has all the merits of the early car, but its engine by now is almost bomb-proof” (Robert Edwards, ‘Aston Martin – Ever the Thoroughbred’).
There is a case to be made for the Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage being among the marque’s best kept secrets.
Notable as the first Aston Martin design on which the word ‘Vantage’ was used to signify a distinct model (rather than a state of engine tune), it was only in production between March and October 1962.
Sharing the same eponymous visage as the later DB4 Series V Vantage and DB5 complete with faired-in headlamps, seven-bar grille and reprofiled bonnet scoop, the DB4 Series IV Vantage was some 3.5-inches shorter, 1.5-inches lower and several hundred pounds lighter than either of its successors.
An altogether nimbler and more engaging machine, it offered a driving experience that som...
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£217,132
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£358,688
Median Price (Since 2020)
£589,961
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 23 2015
Latest MOT Mileage
77,975 miles
Registration Date
1962-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 24 2014 with 77,975 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- vehicle plated underneath
Passed
On Nov 05 2008 with 75,782 miles
Passed
On Apr 20 2007 with 75,618 miles
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