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£302,400
1950 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage
United Kingdom • 7 Sept 2015
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AI Listing Summary
This 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage, chassis LML/50/19, is believed to be the first-ever Aston Martin Vantage and was sold for £302,400 GBP. It features a rare "washboard" grille and was raced by Bill Spear in the inaugural Sebring six-hour race, making it eligible for prestigious events like the Mille Miglia and Le Mans Classic.
Condition
6
The car is described as wearing its patina well, suggesting it is not in perfect condition but rather shows signs of age and use. However, it has been well-maintained and has participated in events like the Mille Miglia Storica, indicating it is mechanically sound and cared for.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
LML/50/19
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
125 bhp, 2,580 cc DOHC inline six-cylinder engine with twin SU HV6 carburettors, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with a trailing link, coil springs, and Armstrong lever dampers, live Salisbury rear axle with coil springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
Wheelbase: 2,515 mm This DB2, chassis number LML/50/19, is thought to be the first-ever Aston Martin Vantage.
The Vantage-specification engine referred to the use of larger SU HV6 carburettors and a higher 8.16:1 compression ratio, combining to achieve 125 brake horsepower at 5,000 rpm.
This Aston Martin was the 19th DB2 of any variation built, and it is one of just three DB2 Vantages to feature the “washboard” triple grille.
Factory build sheet records confirm that it was originally finished in Red with “Rust”-coloured trim and fitted with engine number LB6V/50/240.
It also received racing valves, a distributor, three spare wheels and tyres, two spare carburettors, and the latest-type brake shoes...
Points of note
£161,667
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£202,764
Median Price (Since 2020)
£314,790
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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