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1960 Aston Martin DB4 FastBack Coupe

  • Chassis Number: DB4/395/R
  • Engine Number: 370/390
  • Body Number: 395R
The Aston Martin DB4, a replacement for the DB Mark III, was launched in 1958 and was the first Aston martin to be built at the company's then-new Newport Pagnell factory. It was given a number of new components and manufacturing processes that would continue to influence the cars that would leave Newport Pagnell for many years.

Harold Beach was tasked with creating the chassis design, creating the company's first pressed-steel-type frame. Power was from a 3.7-liter, twin-cam inline six-cylinder engine that was engineered by Tadeck Mareck. The block and head were made from lightweight aluminum and was rated at 240 horsepower in standard form. The engine was mated to David Brown's own gearbox, and it had Dunlop disc brakes fitted at all four corners.

The elegant and sporty body was designed by Carrozzeria Touring, of Milan. Touring's patented Superleggera technique was used to produce lightweight but sturdy bodies out of aluminum-magnesium, which were wrapped around small-diameter steel tubing. Aston Martin produced the production bodies at their Tickford Works, under license from Touring.

Production of the DB4 lasted for a five-year lifespan, and during that time it underwent numerous running changes

This particular example, chassis number DB4 395R, is considered a Series II example, of which there were 351 built. The second series cars featured modifications to solve certain problems with the early production examples. They also were the last series with the one-piece 'cathedral' tail lamps, the tall bonnet scoop, and the original grille design.

This car was delivered to W.E.C. Knoff, of Dorset, in 1960. It remained with Mr. Knoff for seven years before being sold to Jack Brunwin, of Croydon, England. That same year, Mr. Brunwin - and the car - moved to New Zealand, where it was registered with plate NZ DX6332. After the Brunwin's ownership, the car remained in New Zealand, going through several owners, before it came into the care of its current owner, who purchased it on February 18th of 1986.

The Aston Martin DB4's engine was rebuilt in 1996. After the engine was rebuilt, the Aston Martin returned to its homeland in 1996, where it represented New Zealand on the FIVA World Rally. Since then, the car was stripped down to its bare chassis, and all of the bodywork, which included outfitting the car with all-new, solid front and rear bumpers, was re-finished. The interior was reupholstered in Black Connolly leather, and the exterior was repainted in Almond Green. The car has accumulated just over 5,000 miles since the completion of its engine rebuild in 1996, and just over 100 miles since its recent restoration.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014

2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $400,000 
Sale Price :
USD $346,500

2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $375,000-USD $475,000 
Sale Price :
USD $462,000

1960 Aston Martin DB4 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB4

(Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon
Chassis#: DB4/414/R
Sold for USD$390,000
  2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction
 
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Série 2
Chassis#: DB4/476/L
Sold for USD$567,995
  2023 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES 2 SPORTS SALOON
Chassis#: DB4/296/L
Sold for USD$493,197
  2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris
 
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES 2 SPORTS SALOON
Chassis#: DB4/326/L
Sold for USD$272,556
  2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris
 
1960 Aston Martin DB4
Chassis#: DB4/373/R
Sold for USD$458,057
  2021 Artcurial : AUTOMOBILES SUR LES CHAMPS
 
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon
Chassis#: DB4/438/L
Sold for USD$340,500
  2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
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1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES II
Chassis#: DB4/339/L
Sold for USD$551,535
  2021 RM Sothebys : Milan 2021
 
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 'SERIES II' SPORTS SALOON
Chassis#: DB4/266/L
Sold for USD$390,443
  2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale
 
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon
Chassis#: DB4/296/L
Sold for USD$575,101
  2021 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris
 
1960 Aston Martin DB4
Chassis#: 264/R
Sold for USD$329,419
  2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series I
Chassis#: DB4/241/R
Sold for USD$522,000
  2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
 
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series I
Chassis#: DB4/245/L
Sold for USD$621,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II
Chassis#: DB4/375/R
Sold for USD$505,723
  2019 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World
 
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon
Chassis#: DB4/395/R
Sold for USD$346,500
  2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
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1960 Aston Martin DB4 4.5-Litre Lightweight Competition Saloon
Chassis#: DB4/744/R
Sold for USD$305,785
  2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale
 
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II
Chassis#: DB4/287/L
Sold for USD$555,500
  2017 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
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1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series I
Chassis#: DB4/211/L
Sold for USD$456,500
  2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ
 
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 'SERIES 2' SPORTS SALOON
Chassis#: DB4/323/R
Sold for USD$496,125
  2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale
 
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II
Chassis#: DB4/416/L
Sold for USD$508,200
  2015 RM Sotheby's London Auction
 
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon
Chassis#: DB4/306/L
Sold for USD$475,284
  2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
 

Aston Martin DB4s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1960 Aston Martin DB4's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series IIDB4/303R2023 RM Sothebys : London $300,000$350,000
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II CoupeDB4415R2020 Silverstone Auctions : The NEC Classic Live Online Auction   
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES II SPORTS SALOONDB4/305/R2020 Bonhams : Quail Motorcar Auction $400,000$500,000
1960 Aston Martin DB4 série 1 CompetitionDB4/228 R2019 Artcurial : Retroobile $200,000$250,000
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports SaloonDB4/267/R2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale $420,000$460,000
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series IIDB4/474/R2016 Bonhams : Bond Street Auction   
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series IIDB4/312/R2016 Silverstone The Salon Prive Sale 2016   
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES I SPORTS SALOONDB4/245/L2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge $700,000$850,000
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series IIDB4/415/R2016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford   
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES 1DB4/245/L2015 Keno Brothers : NY Auto$600,000$700,000$900,000
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II SaloonDB4/361/R2015 Silverstone Auction Salon Prive Sale   
1960 Aston Martin DB4DB4/291/R2011 H & H Pavilion Gardens   
1960 Aston Martin DB4 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $150,000$200,000

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