Description
This particular DB2 was restored by marque specialists Four Ashes garage in 1987.
The last previous owner purchased it in 2008. Wren Classics converted the Aston for racing in 2008 with an up-rated engine. FIA papers were obtained and since then the DB2 has competed in the following races/ series:
AMOC 1950s, Masters GT (2008)
Le Mans Legends, Woodcote Trophy, AMOC 1950s (2009)
Woodcote Trophy, AMOC 1950s (2010, 2011)
AMOC 1950s, Woodcote Trophy, FISCAR 1950s (2012)
Le Mans Legends, AMOC 1950s, Woodcote Trophy (2013)
Goodwood Members' Meeting, Woodcote Trophy (2014)
Woodcote Trophy (2018)
Its specification includes the following:
Full roll cage by Custom Cages
Light weight body panels including floor and transmission tunnel
Front splitter fitted with brake cooling ducts
Correct lightweight correct radiator
Lightweight (classic style) aircraft-specification wiring loom by TMME
Low mileage 3. 0-litre engine (rebuilt by Rex Woodgate)
Correct low mileage DB2 gearbox (rebuilt by Rex Woodgate
Low mileage 4HA axle with correct LSD (rebuilt by Hardy Engineering)
Alloy-rim spoked wheels (x6) by Motor Wheel Services plus steel-rim spoked wheels, all shod with period-type Dunlop racing tyres
Correct vented drum brakes front and rear
Dual master cylinder adjustable pedal box (correct for FIA racing)
Aeroquip brake lines
Carbotec lined brake shoes
Up-rated road springs and anti roll bars.
Recently serviced front lever-arm dampers
Up-rated four-bolt fixing rear lever-arm dampers
Fully overhauled suspension (new bushes and bearings)
Long-distance alloy fuel tank
Twin fuel pumps
Ready to compete in the forthcoming season, this is a well-known, competitive and reliable car, affording the prospect of access to some of the most prestigious historic motor sports events.
