Description

The Aston Martin DB2 had been well received and sold throughout the world, but the market in this price range for a car with two seats (and limited luggage space) was restricted. A 1952 DB2 chassis was modified by removing the cross-brace above the rear axle to enable two occasional rear seats to be accommodated.
The roof line was changed to give more headroom towards the back and the small rear window was replaced by a larger window in an opening tail gate. a the same time the fuel tank was reduced from 19 to 17 gallons, allowing it to be set lower and the spare wheel was housed in a hinged carrier below the fuel tank.
These modifications considerably improved the luggage space, which can be substantially further increased by folding down the back of the rear seat. The comment, attributed to the Bentley D.C, that the car was then fastest shooting-brake in the world was almost justified at the time when "three door cars were a rarity.
The Aston Martin DB2/4 was shown at the London Motor Show in 1953, both saloon and drop-head versions being available. Further improvements in the desgin of the body included a different-shape for the rear lights, headlamps set higher in the bonnet, improved bumpers (which could not be absorb a bump without damaging the body), with over riders and a one piece window-screen.

This stunning 1955 example of a rare left hand drive car was totally restored and well documented in 2009, with a number of positive up-grades to improves to what is a fine car already. With the 3 litre engine makes it a prime candidate for world rallies and tour, eligible for the Mille Miglia. Supplied new to F W Meyer by Inskip USA with the Deep Carriage Green exterior and the Beige leather interior as it still is today. All matching numbers with the VBJ6 three litre engine.

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Aston Martin
Model series
DB 2/4
Model name
DB 2/4 Mk I
Manufacturer code
Mark I
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1955
Mileage (read)
58,304 mls
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
No
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Coupe
Power (kW/hp)
103/140
Cubic capacity (cm³)
2922
Cylinders
6
Doors
Not provided
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
Not provided
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Not provided
Rear brakes
Not provided
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Green
Interior color
Beige
Interior material
Leather

Condition, registration & documentation

Has Report
Not provided
Registered
Ready to drive
Mille Miglia eligible

Location

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Classicmobilia

Keith Riddington

1 Farjeon Court

MK7 8RE MILTON KEYNES

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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