Description
"Power, beauty and soul"
Aston Martin DB2/ 4 of 1954
FIA HTP until 2031
Eligible for virtually every race, including the Mille Miglia
Designed by Frank Feeley and launched in 1953, the Aston Martin DB2/ 4 was a masterful blend of elegance and performance, embodying the marque's commitment to both road comfort and the spirit of competition. Designed as a more practical evolution of the DB2, the DB2/ 4 was endowed with a 2+2 configuration and a tailgate, innovative for the era, while retaining the 2. 6‑litre Lagonda straight-six engine, later 2. 9 litres. Its aluminium bodywork and robust chassis made it a favourite candidate both on track and in rallying.
Journalists and drivers admired the DB2/ 4 for its versatility. It was a car that could comfortably take part in a race on Sunday and carry a family on Monday, a rare duality that endeared it to enthusiasts. Its success in racing and rallying underscored Aston Martin's technical prowess and the DB2/ 4's status as a true versatile car in the history of motor sport.
The car we are offering bears its registration plate "STC522" since delivery on 10 February 1954 and comes with an original green maintenance log detailing all previous owners since 1970. It led a quiet life until 1980, when it was purchased by John Curtis Chamberlain of Leicester, who, in compliance with the regulations, transformed it to participate in Aston Martin Owners Club hill climbs and circuit races, where he scored a dozen podiums. Under his ownership the car featured in many articles in Classic Car Mechanics magazine.
In 2000, the car was sold to its current owner, a French gentleman driver who brought it up to FIA standards and has competed several times in the Tour Auto and the Le Mans Classic. The car is supplied with a valid FIA HTP until 2031 and would be perfect for events such as the Mille Miglia, the Goodwood Revival Fordwater Trophy, the RAC Woodcote Trophy and numerous other historic race series.
Under the current ownership, the car has always been maintained by specialist Eric Perou Garage, which built and installed a new racing engine, a new gearbox, and carried out all servicing between events. The car has benefited from a recent comprehensive maintenance and the installation of new FIA-compliant seats and harnesses.
Some specifications
New 2. 9-litre tuned engine, all components steel
New alloy cylinder head
Photos and invoices for all engine components available
3 Weber 40 DCOE carburettors
New 4-speed competition gearbox, straight-cut gears, short ratio
Quaife LSD
Upgraded drum brakes
Safety
New FIA-homologated Sparco seats valid until 2030
New safety harnesses valid until 2030
Roll cage
General
One of 460 built
Original green logbook included
British registration STC522 still valid
All invoices since 1980
AMOC event records the car has participated in
Numerous photos of the 1980 restoration and further adjustments after 2000
Spare parts to negotiate separately
Two sets of wheels, including four new Avon tyres
Original gearbox
Original cylinder head
Original SU carburettors
Original leather seats
Various small parts
