Ready to be driven and appreciated, a matching numbers DB4 Series V Vantage.

Built and sold between October 1958 and June 1963, the DB4 developed through no fewer than five series.

The first had already undergone a number of improvements, including the fitting of heavy-duty bumpers after the first 50 cars and before the second series arrived in January 1960.

A front-hinged bonnet, an enlarged sump and bigger brake calipers were the major changes made on the Series II, while the third series featured separate rear lights, two bonnet stays and a host of improvements to the interior fittings.

The fourth series was readily distinguishable by its new grille, with seven vertical bars, a shallower bonnet intake and recessed rear lights and finally the fifth series was manufactured between September 1962 and June 1963 and was built on a 3.5" longer wheelbase allowing for increased leg room and a larger boot.

The fifth series also gained 15" wheels, an electric radiator fan and a DB4GT sha...