Description
1955 AstonMartin DB2/ 4 3. 0 litre
Chassis Number: LML/ 1038
Engine Number: VB6J/ 628
UK Registration Number: PNP 828
Date of first reg: 6th October 1955
Coming to us in impeccable condition from a lady owner whom had this car purchased as a gift for her by her late husband.
The car is finished in immaculate British Racing Green paintwork in flawless condition thoughout. To the interior is pale green leather piped in dark green, again in super condition. It has just had a full recommissioing service by Kenworthy Engineering after a brief lay up & is runniing superbly. This is a car with a massive history file the contents of which is detailed below. It was far too big to photograph in its entirety. Suffice to say it wants for nothing.
Options Include: 72 spoke Wire Wheels, Moto Lita Steering Wheel, Alperform Cylinder Head, Electric Power Steering, LED Headlamps, High Lift Cam Shaft, Twin Stainless Steel Exhaust System.
The DB 2/ 4 was introduced at the London Motor Show in 1953. A development of the well received DB2, the 2/ 4 was to overcome the restrictions of a two seater with the addition of two occasional rear seats. Luggage capacity also increased with access via a third door or tailgate featuring an enlarged rear window. The luggage space can be further enhanced by folding down the rear seats. At the time, when three door cars were a rarity, this almost justified the comment, attributed to the Bentley Drivers Club, that the car was then the fastest shooting brake in the world.
The DB 2. 6 engine is the production version of W. O. Bentley's last brain child, conceived during the latter part of the second World War. With a capacity of 2, 580 c. c. the Vantage engine was fitted as standard equipment until the 3. 0 litre engine was introduced in April 1954 In 1955 three cars were prepared as works entries for the Monte Carlo Rally and won the team prize. Later that year two of the cars went on to compete in the Mille Miglia. The Mark II was introduced at the London Motor Show in October 1955. It has the same chassis and mechanical specification as the DB2/ 4. Fitted as standard, was the 2922 c. c. VB6J engine, which developed 140 b. h. p. at 5, 000 r. p. m. However, as David Brown had bought Tickford at Newport Pagnell two years earlier, the bodywork for the Mark II was the first to be made there. There was little change in the general appearance, but there are many minor trim differences and modifications. The roof line was increased by 3/ 4 inch to give extra head room and this model is longer by 2 inches. Inside, the seats have a better shape and the hand brake was replaced by a proper fly-off lever now situated on the floor. In all 199 Mk II's were built.
A special series engine, denoted by an L suffix, said to develop 165 b. h. p., was offered as an option. The L cylinder head has larger valves and high lift camshafts. High compression pistons, giving 8. 6:1, were also offered as an optional extra for competition, along with a larger fuel tank, close-ratio gearbox, racing clutch and 40 DCO Weber's. A Mark II with standard cylinder head (chassis number AM300/ 1145) was road tested by Autosport (May 31st 1957), for which 0-60 and 0-100 m. p. h. acceleration times of 10 and 28 sec., a standing 1/ 4 mile in 17 sec. and a maximum speed of 118. 4 m. p. h. were recorded. Roy Salvadori described the same car in Autocourse, (May 1957).
Feltham Astons have developed a real following as their values and virtues have converged making them a real asset to any collection or a great car for any motoring enthusiast.
Presented with a sense of timeless patina & the match of the car colour with its wire wheels delivers a real essence of period. But the maintenance over the past 20 years means that the beauty is much more than skin deep. And it is truly ready for a new owner thanks to an expenditure by the current owner of over £75, 000 pounds during his stewardship of the car & the Alperform head means smooth power delivery whilst the electric power steering makes the car much easier to handle and good vision with the new lights
If you are a Goodwood regular, you may have seen this lovely car on the Lavant Bank, a great example of a great Aston Martin & next time, you may be the owner!
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