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This 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Saloon was completed in fall of 1954 and equipped with the updated 2.9-liter VB6J engine, a left-hand drive arrangement, heavy-duty Armstrong shock absorbers, a 3.73:1 rear axle ratio and KLG spark plugs. It was originally finished in black over beige livery which it wears today.
The car was ordered through S.H. Arnolt of Chicago and delivered on September 17th of 1954 to Foreign Car center in Carmel, California. It was owned for a brief period by William Randolph Hearst, Jr. prior to being sold to H.M. Handley. It is believed that Mr. Handley campaigned the car in local race venues along the California coast such as Stockton, Santa Rosa and Santa Barbara.
Stan Davis purchased the car in 1975 and registered it as '54 Aston' on blue and yellow California license plates. It remained in his care for nearly two decades. In 2004, the car was purchased by Mr. Ginsberg who began a sympathetic cosmetic restoration. Upon completion, it was display at the 2007 Niello concours at Serrano in the featured Aston Martin class.
Fred Dulien of Costa Mesa, California purchased the car late in 2007 and entrusted Kevin Kay to perform a comprehensive mechanical restoration. The work was completed between November 2007 and August 2009.
The engine is a 2922cc dual overhead cam six-cylinder unit fitted with Twin SU HV6 carburetors and 140 horsepower. There is a T-5 five-speed gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, AZ. It was estimated to sell for $200,000 - $225,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had sold for the sum of $187,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2012
The car was ordered through S.H. Arnolt of Chicago and delivered on September 17th of 1954 to Foreign Car center in Carmel, California. It was owned for a brief period by William Randolph Hearst, Jr. prior to being sold to H.M. Handley. It is believed that Mr. Handley campaigned the car in local race venues along the California coast such as Stockton, Santa Rosa and Santa Barbara.
Stan Davis purchased the car in 1975 and registered it as '54 Aston' on blue and yellow California license plates. It remained in his care for nearly two decades. In 2004, the car was purchased by Mr. Ginsberg who began a sympathetic cosmetic restoration. Upon completion, it was display at the 2007 Niello concours at Serrano in the featured Aston Martin class.
Fred Dulien of Costa Mesa, California purchased the car late in 2007 and entrusted Kevin Kay to perform a comprehensive mechanical restoration. The work was completed between November 2007 and August 2009.
The engine is a 2922cc dual overhead cam six-cylinder unit fitted with Twin SU HV6 carburetors and 140 horsepower. There is a T-5 five-speed gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, AZ. It was estimated to sell for $200,000 - $225,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had sold for the sum of $187,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2012
2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $300,000
Sale Price :
USD $190,400
2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $187,000
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB2/4
(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Coupe by Bertone Chassis#: LML/765 Sold for USD$1,105,000 2023 RM Sothebys : New York | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 3.0-Litre Sports Saloon Coachwork by Mulliners of Chassis#: LML/574 Sold for USD$164,095 2023 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Chassis#: LML/572 Sold for USD$168,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe by Graber Chassis#: LML 562 Sold for USD$687,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 3.0-Litre Sports Saloon Chassis#: LML/748 Sold for USD$77,532 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK1 Saloon Chassis#: LML728 Sold for USD$103,600 2022 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 3.0-Litre Sports Saloon Chassis#: LML/574 Sold for USD$143,669 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe by Bertone Chassis#: LML/506 Sold for USD$1,022,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe Chassis#: LML/506 Sold for USD$968,000 2021 Gooding : Geared Online : Scottsdale Auction | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkI Chassis#: LML 639 Sold for USD$145,935 2020 Bonhams July Motoring Auction | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Chassis#: LML687 Sold for USD$161,000 2020 Silverstone - Race Retro Classic & Competition Car Sale | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe Chassis#: LML/562 Sold for USD$720,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Coupe Chassis#: LML/765 Sold for USD$566,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Saloon Chassis#: LML/551 Sold for USD$190,400 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Chassis#: LML849 Sold for USD$140,382 2018 Silverstone Auctions : Silverstone Classic Sale | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark II Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 300/1266 Sold for USD$300,109 2018 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Sports Saloon Chassis#: LML/739 Sold for USD$195,770 2018 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 3.0-Litre Drophead Coupé Chassis#: LML/710 Sold for USD$480,578 2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 'Mark I' 3.0-Litre Sports Saloon Chassis#: LML/668 Sold for USD$209,193 2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe Chassis#: LML/506 Sold for USD$1,430,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |
Aston Martin DB2/4s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Sports Saloon | LML 784 | 2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $325,000 | $400,000 | |
1954 ASTON MARTIN DB2/4 INDIANA SPIDER | LML/762 | 2023 Gooding & Company : London Auction | $1,200,000 | $1,800,000 | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK I Saloon | LML/576 | 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | $220,000 | $260,000 | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé | LML/839 | 2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkI 3.0-Litre Sports Saloon | LML791 | 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $95,000 | $115,000 | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2-4 | 2016 Barons Connoisseurs Classic Car Collection | ||||
1954 ASTON MARTIN DB2/4 MARK I 3.0-LITRE DROPHEAD COUPÉ | LML/816 | 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé | LML/818 | 2015 RM Sotheby's London Auction | $220,000 | $270,000 | |
1954 ASTON MARTIN DB2/4 DROPHEAD COUPE | LML/736 | 2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $450,000 | $500,000 | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 – Two Owners from new | LML/649 | 2013 Coys Blenheim Palace | $95,000 | $110,000 | |
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 2.9 Litre Saloon | LML/730 | 2012 H & H Newbury Racecourse |
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Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: BertoneDesigner: Giovanni Michelotti
Chassis #: LML/506
Engine #: VB6E/50/337