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Not Sold (Est: £310,000 - £350,000)
1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III Drophead Coupé
UK • 24 Oct 2019
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III Drophead Coupé is a U.S.-specification example, originally delivered to California. It retains its original engine and features period upgrades, with a recent restoration including engine enhancements. Presented in light grey blue with a matching leather interior, it's a well-maintained example ready for an Aston Martin enthusiast.
Condition
8
The car has been restored and enhanced with period upgrades based on thorough research, including correspondence with the original Aston Martin U.S. service engineer. It has been featured at concours events and is presented in excellent condition with a light grey blue exterior, matching leather interior, and navy hood tonneau. The odometer reads 78,000 miles, indicating it has been driven and enjoyed, but the overall presentation suggests careful maintenance and restoration efforts.
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78,000 miles
AM300/3/1522
1958
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
Description
Please note that contrary to the printed catalogue, the estimate is £310,000 – £350,000.
Furthermore, UK registration has been applied for and the new UK V5C registration document will follow post-sale.
The DB2/4 defined forever the essence of what an Aston Martin should be, and later-production examples were the best of their kind.
By 1958 the David Brown era was well under way with international competition success and a new base at Newport Pagnell.
The DB2/4 had achieved success on international rallies and attracted high-profile buyers, including the kings of Belgium and Jordan, plus land speed record holder Donald Campbell.
Styling cues including the grille and dashboard designs would continue into the later DB line of cars.
The DB2/4 Mk III had been refined through development and now featured a 2.9-litre engine redesigned by Tadek Marek, which customers could order in standard form or in two levels of tuning.
It benefitted from better seats and was available as either a c...
Price Analysis vs Other DB2/4 Mk III Drophead Coupes
£195,882
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£253,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£319,810
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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