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Aston Martin's rich heritage stretches back 100 years to 1913 when Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford opened Bamford & Martin Ltd. The iconic brand, today synonymous with elegance and performance was soon renamed Aston Martin; a nod to the popular Aston Hill Climb. But the outbreak of WWI put a halt to their dreams and they sold their machinery to Sopwith Aviation. Business resumed after the war and Aston enjoyed a growing reputation for engineering and design prowess, soon fielding cars in the LeMans 24 Hour race and even sweeping the podium in 1933.
After another world war and another production halt, industrialist Sir David Brown (DB) purchased the automaker and introduced the DB1, the first in a distinguished line of DB models. It featured advanced engine, chassis and suspension designs that were second to none.
The DB Mark III was introduced in 1957. It featured several refinements over its predecessor, including a reshaped front grille and optional dual exhaust outlets. The instrument cluster was relocated-directly in front of the driver.
The 2922cc DBA inline six-cylinder developed 162 horsepower (178 horsepower with the optional dual exhaust outlets). The motor features dual overhead camshafts as well as dual SU carburetors.
The engine is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. The chassis features independent front suspension with coil springs, trailing arms, anti-roll bar, trailing link and Armstrong lever dampers.
This Aston Martin was purchased new by Eugene M. Smith, who designed the 1949 Ford coupe. En route to order the car, Mr. and Mrs. Smith stopped at a Gucci store to shop. Later, at the dealership they asked if the interior could be matched to their new Gucci shoes. It could and it was.
The car was acquired by the current family in 1962 and driven daily until 1976. Ohio winters eventually took their toll, resulting in considerable rust, save for areas protected by 'English undercoating', AKA a very leaky six-cylinder motor. Every nut, bolt and body panel was faithfully restored or reproduced during its eventual 2010 restoration, including even the badly faded Gucci leather.
After another world war and another production halt, industrialist Sir David Brown (DB) purchased the automaker and introduced the DB1, the first in a distinguished line of DB models. It featured advanced engine, chassis and suspension designs that were second to none.
The DB Mark III was introduced in 1957. It featured several refinements over its predecessor, including a reshaped front grille and optional dual exhaust outlets. The instrument cluster was relocated-directly in front of the driver.
The 2922cc DBA inline six-cylinder developed 162 horsepower (178 horsepower with the optional dual exhaust outlets). The motor features dual overhead camshafts as well as dual SU carburetors.
The engine is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. The chassis features independent front suspension with coil springs, trailing arms, anti-roll bar, trailing link and Armstrong lever dampers.
This Aston Martin was purchased new by Eugene M. Smith, who designed the 1949 Ford coupe. En route to order the car, Mr. and Mrs. Smith stopped at a Gucci store to shop. Later, at the dealership they asked if the interior could be matched to their new Gucci shoes. It could and it was.
The car was acquired by the current family in 1962 and driven daily until 1976. Ohio winters eventually took their toll, resulting in considerable rust, save for areas protected by 'English undercoating', AKA a very leaky six-cylinder motor. Every nut, bolt and body panel was faithfully restored or reproduced during its eventual 2010 restoration, including even the badly faded Gucci leather.
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1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK III Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB2/4 MK III
(Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon Chassis#: AM300/3/1658 Sold for USD$135,704 2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed | |
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon Chassis#: AM300/3/1575 Sold for USD$163,209 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon Chassis#: AM300/3/1506 Sold for USD$125,863 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Saloon Chassis#: AM300/3/1304 Sold for USD$165,478 2022 Bonhams : The Gstaad Sale | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Sports Saloon Chassis#: AM300/3/1626 Sold for USD$123,200 2022 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Drophead Coupe Chassis#: AM 300/3/1567 Sold for USD$246,400 2022 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MKIII Sports Saloon Chassis#: AM300/3/1571 Sold for USD$139,708 2022 Bonhams : Spring Motoring Online | |
1958 ASTON MARTIN DB MKIII Chassis#: AM300/3/1307 Sold for USD$145,600 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III Chassis#: AM300/3/1518 Sold for USD$357,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Sports Saloon Chassis#: AM300/3/1566 Sold for USD$277,516 2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III Chassis#: AM300/3/1653 Sold for USD$154,705 2019 RM Sothebys : London | |
1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII Sold for USD$214,975 2019 Silverstone - Classic Cars & Competition Cars | |
1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III Chassis#: AM300/3/1394 Sold for USD$235,546 2019 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Sports Saloon Chassis#: AM300/3/1612 Sold for USD$143,254 2018 Bonhams : London Olympia | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Drophead Coupé Chassis#: AM300/3/1609 Sold for USD$518,931 2018 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Drophead Coupé Chassis#: AM300/3/1759 Sold for USD$523,694 2018 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Sports Saloon Chassis#: AM/300/3/1529 Sold for USD$273,953 2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | |
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III by Tickford Chassis#: AM/300/3/1359 Sold for USD$302,500 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | |
1958 ASTON MARTIN DB MARK III DROPHEAD COUPÉ Chassis#: AM300/3/1492 Sold for USD$652,533 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | |
1958 Aston DB2/4 Mark III Chassis#: AM300/3/1781 Sold for USD$185,283 2016 Coys : Autosport International |
Aston Martin DB2/4 MK IIIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK III's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon | AM300/3/1595 | 2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Drophead Coupé | 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | ||||
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon | AM300/3/1591 | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | $140,000 | $180,000 | |
1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III Drophead Coupé | AM300/3/1522 | 2019 RM Sothebys : London | $310,000 | $350,000 | |
1958 Aston-Martin DB2-4 Mark III | AM 300 3 523 | 2017 Motostalgia : Amelia Island | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
1958 Aston Martin DB 2/4 MKIII | AM300 / 3 / 1378 | 2016 Artcurial : LeMans Classic | $310,000 | $350,000 | |
1958 ASTON MARTIN DB MARK III SPORTS SALOON | AM300/3/1756 | 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | $170,000 | $210,000 | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MK III Saloon | AM300/3/1693 | 2014 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum | |||
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Saloon | AM300/3/1506 | 2014 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Sports Saloon | AM300/3/1532 | 2013 Coys Techno Classica | $110,000 | $135,000 | |
1958 Aston Martin DB Mk III Coupe | AM300/3/1622 | 2012 RMAutomobiles of Arizona | $210,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 |
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III | AM 300 31720 | 2011 Coys Auction Blenheim Palace | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII | AM/3/1690 | 2011 Coys Auction Blenheim Palace | $95,000 | $115,000 | |
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Coupé | AM300/3/1537 | 2011 RM Auctions Salon Privé | $90,000 | $95,000 | $125,000 |
1958 Aston Martin DB MK IIIA Coupe | AM300/3/1386 | 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | $197,500 | $200,000 | $250,000 |
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