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£421.3k (Est: £385k - £425k)

1957 Aston Martin DB4 Prototype 'DP114/2

RM Sotheby's • UK • 8 Jul 2025

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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£421,250 (Est: £385,000 - £425,000)

1957 Aston Martin DB4 Prototype 'DP114/2

UK • 8 Jul 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1957 Aston Martin DB4 Prototype 'DP114/2' is a unique factory prototype with bespoke bodywork and a fascinating history, including being owned by the wife of David Brown. While it retains its original engine and has been previously recommissioned, it needs further finishing, making it a project for the discerning collector.

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Condition 

6

The car "requires some further finishing" and was previously recommissioned, indicating that some reconditioning is needed.

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DP1142

United Kingdom

1957

Auction

£421.3k (Est: £385k - £425k)

1957 Aston Martin DB4 Prototype 'DP114/2

RM Sotheby's • UK • 8 Jul 2025

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

An unmissable opportunity to acquire the only DB4 factory prototype of its kind Features one-off bodywork that was designed in-house by Aston Martin The personal car of the wife of famed Aston Martin Lagonda boss David Brown Notably retains its matching-numbers straight-six engine Previously recommissioned by Aston Martin Works; requires some further finishing Presented in Almond Green over Fern Green leather upholstery Boasts a fascinating history documented by a file containing a copy of its factory build sheet; further accompanied by a steering wheel and spare wheel

Price Analysis vs Other DB4s

£129,539

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£276,000

Median Price (Since 2020)

£1,091,609

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