Not Sold (Est: £150k - £180k)
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 Drophead Coupé
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 23 Aug 2025
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Not Sold (Est: £150,000 - £180,000)
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 Drophead Coupé
UK • 23 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, left-hand drive 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 Drophead Coupé, one of only 46 'Export' models. It features a 3-litre engine, manual transmission, and has been recommissioned, making it a desirable classic, though it has undergone a color change and interior reupholstering.
Condition
7
The car is described as 'beautifully presented' and 'fully recommissioned,' indicating it's in solid condition with some restoration work done. The color change and reupholstered interior suggest wear and tear was present but addressed, and the presence of an old Concours d' Elegance plate implies it was once in very good condition. There is no information about any mechanical issues.
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45,235 miles
LML736
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
245 UYS
1954
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £150k - £180k)
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 Drophead Coupé
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 23 Aug 2025
Market Position:
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Description
Successful industrialist David Brown had bought the struggling Aston Martin concern in 1946, having seen a 'High Class Motor Business' advertised for sale in The Times newspaper with an asking price of £30,000.
The following year he had purchased the Lagonda company, primarily to obtain the W.O.
Bentley-designed, double overhead camshaft straight-six, which he wanted as a replacement for the aging Claude Hill four-cylinder unit.
He knew success in motorsport would benefit sales and used the 2.6-litre six-cylinder unit to power the works DB2s which were campaigned at Le Mans and across Europe throughout the early 1950s.
Announced in April 1950, with production commencing the following month, the 'DB Mark II' owed much to the Claude Hill-designed 'Two Litre Sports' (latterly known as the 'DB1') using a shortened and modified version of the latter's tubular chassis and identical suspension, which was independent at the front for the first time in an Aston Martin.
Italian-inspired, th...
Price Analysis vs Other DB2/4 Drophead Coupes
£103,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£208,635
Median Price (Since 2020)
£594,264
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 17th Jul 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
45,235 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Jul 2025, 45,235 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Hub axle slight play
- Offside Front Hub axle slight play
- Slight oil leak
Failed
On 20th Jun 2025, 45,235 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On 10th Jul 2019, 45,152 miles
Passed
On 25th Jun 2018, 45,105 miles
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