Sold | 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage Matching-numbers example boasts an unbroken provenance from new, accompanied by a comprehensive history file, including the original bill of sale

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£416,250

1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage Matching-numbers example boasts an unbroken provenance from new, accompanied by a comprehensive history file, including the original bill of sale

United Kingdom • 4 May 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage is 1 of 136 coupes made with Vantage specification. Subject to a recent £190,000 show-standard restoration completed in 2018, including a full engine rebuild by RS Williams, the car also has subtle upgrades and comes with comprehensive paperwork.

Condition

9

The listing describes a no-expense-spared, show-standard restoration completed in 2018 with meticulous attention to detail. The underside, engine bay, and interior are described as being in pristine condition, with numerous upgrades made to enhance usability. The car has comprehensive paperwork and a recent advisory-free MOT.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

1122

Odometer:

1,000 miles

Reg Number:

185 XUK

RHD/LHD:

RHD

MOT – April 2025 ‘185 XUK’ is truly an astounding car.

One of just 136 Aston Martin DB4 coupes made with the uprated Vantage specification and the subject of a no-expense-spared restoration.

‘185 XUK’s’ chassis number of 1122 reveals it to be a MK V model and the 121st of that series to roll out of Newport Pagnell.

This matching numbers car is a UK specified and supplied example being delivered new to its first Perthshire based owner by dealers Aberfoyle Motors in November 1962.

The DB4 was specified with overdrive, a 3.77 ratio rear axle, Bray Block heater, heated rear screen and chrome wire wheels.

The first lucky owner retained ‘185 XUK’ for a full 23 years until 1985 when it was sold at a warranted mileage of 35,000.

At that point the Aston Martin travelled south and was enjoyed by four owners in the London area over the next 26-years.

In the mid-1990’s ‘185 XUK’ underwent its first comprehensive restoration at around 47,000 miles.

The work extended to the mechanicals, an e...