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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
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 Chassis#: DB4/469/L Sold for USD$320,470 2024 RM Sothebys : Monaco | |
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#: DB4/326/L Sold for USD$272,556 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
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 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 |
Aston Martin DB4s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1960 Aston Martin DB4's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II | DB4/303R | 2023 RM Sothebys : London | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Coupe | DB4415R | 2020 Silverstone Auctions : The NEC Classic Live Online Auction | |||
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES II SPORTS SALOON | DB4/305/R | 2020 Bonhams : Quail Motorcar Auction | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 série 1 Competition | DB4/228 R | 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon | DB4/267/R | 2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | $420,000 | $460,000 | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II | DB4/474/R | 2016 Bonhams : Bond Street Auction | |||
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II | DB4/312/R | 2016 Silverstone The Salon Prive Sale 2016 | |||
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES I SPORTS SALOON | DB4/245/L | 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $700,000 | $850,000 | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II | DB4/415/R | 2016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | |||
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES 1 | DB4/245/L | 2015 Keno Brothers : NY Auto | $600,000 | $700,000 | $900,000 |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Saloon | DB4/361/R | 2015 Silverstone Auction Salon Prive Sale | |||
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | DB4/291/R | 2011 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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