Rare left-hand-drive example of Aston Martin’s DB2 delivered new to Mexico Powered by its matching-numbers 2.6-litre Vantage engine making 125 brake horsepower Originally supplied in Bottle Blue over a red-piped grey interior, now presented in cream An ideal candidate for a complete restoration Aston Martin was keen to impress upon prospective customers that its new DB2 would maintain the marque’s motorsport heritage with period brochures proudly listing the firm’s on-track successes.

Employing a lightweight steel tubular frame chassis dressed in aluminium panels coach built by Mulliners of Birmingham, the svelte Sports Saloon lived up to the legacy.

In the 1950 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, DB2s claimed the lap and distance record for 3-litre cars in addition to scoring 1st and 2nd place in class.

Come that year’s prestigious Tourist Trophy, the model went a step further by locking out the class podium.

The DB2 offered here, chassis LML/50/264, was originally delivered on 8 ...