Description
Speaking to Wren Classics, who undertook the nut and bolt restoration of this car, they report that there was an extra dimension to that commissioning insofar as they were given a much freer scope than normal with the words “If you think it’s a good idea – do it.”
There is a full photographic record of that work as well as a carefully recorded record of each and every invoice. In our summary, we have noted the labour recorded on each invoice but each invoice contains the list of parts – and when we describe this as a nut and bolt restoration, that is a very literal statement and the list too long to record here. Suffice to say that if you actually add up the sum of those invoices, you reach an astonishing £231, 937. 87. Axle – rebuilt, gearbox – rebuilt, engine – rebuilt and ideas like heated front and rear screens that add unseen practicality to ownership – it was a good idea, so they did it.
But even that knowledge does not prepare you for the detail of this car’s restoration and the pride taken in its restoration – when you look at the beautifully trimmed door cards, you see original window winders. What you do not see are the electric window motors operated by those same window winders acting as switches – and of course the driver can operate the passenger window remotely.
Everywhere you turn, that attention to detail shines through and means that the next owner will have the pleasure of enjoying a period masterpiece with the convenience of their everyday car.
The DB Mark III is recognised as the ultimate iteration of David Brown’s original vision and thrust for Le Mans glory. It has the dash that went on to grace the DB4 and the élan of a great sports car.
All of this underpinned by an excellence of restoration that has to be seen to be appreciated – you could go out and try to find your own car to restore, wait a few years and spend a lot of money in the interim – or you could come and drive away what is undoubtedly the best Aston Martin DB Mark III on the market today.
