The last Mk.II Aston Martin DB2/4 will be sold by Historics at no reserve on 25th November
The early 50’s Aston Martin DB2/4 was one of the fastest cars in its day, capturing the hearts and minds of wealthy car enthusiasts.
Speed, however, is not on the agenda when it comes to the history of the very notable 1957 example that Historics brings to auction at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands on Saturday 25th November.
This, the very last of just 199 Mk.II Aston Martin DB2/4s to be manufactured, was purchased by the father of the present owner in 1966. The spirited, luxurious yet highly practical sports tourer was thoroughly enjoyed for family outings for some three years before the decision was made to ‘retire’ it to the garage at the family home pending restoration.
In 1969 work began on stripping the car to its bare chassis, all parts carefully removed and stored... but as family life became the priority, the car remained in that state, and has stayed untouched in the garage for over 53 years.
Now offered on the open market in ‘barn find’ condition for the first time in 57 years, ‘388 AD’ is understood to be complete with all parts that were taken off the car and ripe for restoration, tantalisingly coming to sale without reserve. Accompanying the Aston are various period photographs from its former glory, the original buff logbook, the sales invoice with correspondence from 1966, and old tax discs.
Although nearly 200 Mk.II DB2/4s were produced, a far smaller number are thought to remain and thus, coupled to the fact that as this is the final example to leave the factory, a buyer has a rare opportunity to own a very significant piece of Aston Martin history.
Prospective buyers will be interested to note that the Historics sale also features a 1958 Mk.III Aston Martin DB2/4 in magnificent fully-restored condition, with an estimate of £140,000-£165,000.
Historics‘ Winter Classic sale, on Saturday 25th November at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands, is preceded by viewings on the three previous days at the venue.
To view full details of all 150 fine and varied sale entries, and to register to bid, in-hall, by phone and online, visit www.historics.co.uk
