£297.5k
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Drophead Coupé by Tickford
RM Sotheby's • UK • 2 Nov 2024
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£297,500
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Drophead Coupé by Tickford
UK • 2 Nov 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Drophead Coupé is a rare gem, being one of only 84 ever produced. Originally owned by Aston Martin's owner, David Brown and his wife, this fully restored vehicle boasts a unique history and desirable factory features, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Condition
9
The car has been fully restored by Aston Martin Works, which indicates a high level of attention to detail and quality in the restoration process. Additionally, the listing mentions the car's apparent condition and rarity, suggesting it is in excellent shape and highly desirable.
/ 10
Manual
110 RMD
1958
Auction
AM30031490
RHD
United Kingdom
£297.5k
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Drophead Coupé by Tickford
RM Sotheby's • UK • 2 Nov 2024
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
One of just 84 Aston Martin DB Mark III Drophead Coupés produced Powered by a revised 2.9-litre inline-six coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox Fully restored by Aston Martin Works Factory features included a Laycock overdrive unit, chrome wing mirrors (since removed), and a transistor radio, while it now also features a dual-exhaust system
Delivered new to David Brown, English industrialist and then owner of Aston Martin; later owned and driven by Lady Brown, the company owner’s wife Offered after years of ownership from a private collection Naturally the successor to the DB2/4 Mark II, the DB2/4 Mark III, or simply DB Mark III as it was referred to even in period, was launched in 1957 and remained in production for a relatively short time period of just two years until 1959.
Building on the international rally success and remarkable ownership roster of the Mark II, which included kings of Belgium and Jordan, and world-famous speed record holder Donald Campbell, the Mark III boast...
Price Analysis vs Other DB2/4 Mk III Drophead Coupes
£195,882
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£253,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£319,810
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Exempt / No Records
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Unknown
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