Highlights
- One of only 34 Mk2 Fixed Head Coupés
- One registered keeper from new
- Original and verified factory correct colour scheme
- Huge amount of work already invested
- Engine and suspension and rebuilt and new clutch fitted
- Exceptionally rare opportunity to complete the build and make it your own
The Appeal
The DB2 is special. So special that David Brown bought Lagonda so that he could get his hands on the W.O. Bentley straight-six DOHC engine, just to create it. In so doing, he set the template for a long line of DB-badged GT cars that continues, using the same basic principles, today.
The DB2/4, as the name implies, added small rear seats to increase practicality. From 1955 the MK2 got light cosmetic improvements. Just 34 Fixed Head Coupé ‘saloons’ were built, and this car must be one of the only ones to have remained with the single original keeper since new.
According to a useful BMIHT certificate, it retains its original burgundy over grey leather colour scheme. Over the last 20 years, it has been subject to a restoration. The work has focused on the mechanicals, with over £11,000 spent on repairs since 2020 alone. The engine and suspension have been rebuilt, new timing chains fitted and the clutch replaced.
Clearly, there is work to do to complete it. But that is good news for the buyer who wants an interesting way into ownership of these scarce cars with scope to complete and specify as you wish.
The vendor says:
“This is a one-off chance to buy a completely untouched example of one of the greatest Astons ever built.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 12th April 1957
- Single registered keeper from new
- Restored over 20 years by a colleague of the vendor
- This restorer has since died hence car is being sold
- VIN number AM300197
- BMIHT certificate confirming specification as shown
- Mark II Saloon believed one of 34 built
- Factory handbook and workshop manual
- Invoices for over £11,000 from 2020 for mechanical work
- These include engine and suspension rebuild
- Full details for this work by well-regarded specialists in photos
- V5C in the current keeper’s name
- Car is sold as a partly completed restoration project
- We are told that the car is complete with parts available to complete
- Mix of original and new replacement parts included
The Condition
- Restoration project with correct burgundy paintwork in need of repainting
- Partially dismantled car as shown
- Some chrome components show damage as can be checked in photos
- Beige leather interior with evident age as shown
- Some bodywork restoration has begun as can be checked in photos
The Mechanics
- 2,922cc straight six Lagonda DOHC engine designed by W.O. Bentley
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Over £11,000 spent on mechanical repairs as shown
- Work includes engine rebuild, timing chain and new clutch
- We are told that the suspension has also been overhauled
- Further work is required to complete
- We are told original and new parts are included in the sale
- The car is sold as a non-running project for completion
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