Description
Before the era of modern supercars, there was another form of speed, measured in terms of elegance, discretion and quiet assurance. The Aston Martin DB2/ 4 Mk. III belongs to that rare era. The DB2/ 4 Mk. III does not announce itself; it arrives and exudes the confidence of a car designed not to attract attention but to deserve it.
The DB2/ 4 Mk. III notably inaugurated the grille that would become Aston Martin’s signature, giving the car a continuity that endures to this day.
It is a GT in all its splendour. Designed for long high-speed journeys, it prioritises comfort, balance and mechanical reliability. Neither brutal nor ostentatious, it is functional and refined, for the driver who understands that true performance lies as much in mastery as in power.
The Mk. III was equipped with a 2. 9-litre inline-six derived from the Lagonda, offered with various power outputs. The standard engine produced around 162 bhp, while the DBB/ DBD variants, available as an option, offered slightly higher power. Coupled with a four-speed manual gearbox and an optional overdrive, the Aston Martin offered smooth yet dynamic performance, capable of a 0–60 mph in around 9 to 10 seconds and reaching speeds close to 190–200 km/ h, depending on specifications. Thrilling in 1958, as it is today.
Improvements to suspension geometry and braking, including front disc brakes, enhanced handling and stopping power, making the Mk III one of the most capable British GTs of its era. Balanced, elegant and technically innovative, it remains, with only 462 units produced in coupé form, a rarity.
This 1958 DB2/ 4 Mk III was delivered new on 18 October 1958 to Mr F. B. Scott, residing on the island of Jersey. By 1961, she had returned to the United Kingdom, this time in the London area.
According to the original delivery note kept in our archives, the engine of this car originally bore the number DBA/ 1358 and now carries the number DBA/ 1360. Indeed, the original service booklet (brown cover) indicates that the car was imported (from Jersey) and that the engine was replaced by the DBA/ 1360. In light of these numbers, it is likely an engine replacement installed at the factory at the time. The original delivery note also mentions non-standard factory-fitted equipment, such as a DB3S wooden-rim steering wheel and a twin exhaust system. The gearbox is fitted with an overdrive.
In the early 1990s, the Aston Martin was imported into Denmark by a renowned classic and collector car expert, who had discovered it in a Scottish barn.
The Aston Martin was subsequently restored under his direction and remains in its current state. Several invoices document the purchase of parts in the United Kingdom for its restoration.
Mechanically, the Aston Martin is in perfect running order: the engine is powerful and runs beautifully. In 2024, the engine was overhauled and upgraded with adjustable camshaft pulleys. The corresponding invoice is supplied.
The Aston Martin had been exhibited in a prestigious collection for several years.
Here is an excellent opportunity to acquire an iconic Aston Martin Grand Tourer at a reasonable price. Impressive for its era, it remains so today.
The original service book, brown in colour, is supplied with the car and records five UK owners.
Registered in Denmark (EU).
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