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 |  |  | Fastback Coupe Chassis Num: DB4527R |
| High bid of $140,000 at 2011 RM Auctions. (did not sell) | |||
Powering the DB4 was a DOHC inline six that was constructed from aluminum and offered 240 bhp in standard tune with its dual SU carburetors. The engine would be used by Aston Martin in various states of tune and development through mid-1973.
Along with its potent powerplant, Aston Martin turned to Milanese design firm Carrozzeria Touring for its Superleggera (meaning super light) body design. This lightweight body clothed the rigid framework constructed of small-diameter tubes cloaked in aluminum panels. The chassis was designed by Harold Beach. At all four corners were Dunlop (later Girling) disc brakes.
The Aston Martin DB4 was the first production car capable of travelling from 0-100-0 mph in less than 30 seconds.
The current owner of this right-hand drive DB4 acquired it in 2006. Prior to that, it had been in Japan for a number of years, where it saw little use as part of a private automobile collection. Currently, there are about 79,800 miles on the odometer.
In 2011, this car was offered for sale at the RM Auction sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000. Sadly, this was one of the few lots to cross the block and leave the auction unsold. Bidding reached $140,000 but was not enough to satisfy the car's reserve.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011
 |  |  | Fastback Coupe Chassis Num: DB41342R |
| Sold for $162,250 at 2008 RM Auctions. | |||
In 2008, this vehicle was offered for sale at the 'Sports & Classics of Monterey' presented by RM Auctions where it had an estimated value of $195,000 - $245,000. It was sold for a high bid of $162,250 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2009
 |  |  | Fastback Coupe Chassis Num: DB4/527/R Engine Num: 370/538 |
The car was sold through agents Century Motors, to W.J.F. Tillyard of Manchester Street, London. At the time, it was finished in dark red livery and with a black Connolly leather interior. Mr Tillyard gave his newly purchased DB4 a personal license plate of T 999. A few years later, the car was sold to E.E. Lazarus of London EC1. Another owner was A.E. Saunders.
In the 1990s, the car was sent from the United Kingdom to Japan where it would remain for the next two decades. During its stay in Japan, the car was restored cosmetically. In 2006, the car was purchased at Bonhams auction.
In 2010, the car was offered for sale at the Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia auction presented by Bonhams. The car was estimated to sell for $200,000 - $250,000 but failed to find a buyer willing to satisfy its reserve. The car would leave unsold.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2010
 |  |  | Fastback Coupe Chassis Num: DB4/527/R |
| Sold for $128,000 at 2006 Bonhams. Sold for $189,937 (117,000) at 2011 Bonhams. | |||
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011
The DB name came from the name David Brown (later Sir David Brown), an individual who had purchased the Aston Martin Company.
The DB4 series was built from 1958 through 1963. A total of 1040 vehicles and five series were produced during this time frame. The coachwork was performed by Touring of Milan, Italy. The body panels were hand made of aluminum mounted on a steel tube frame and featuring the Superleggera method of construction. Superleggera means super light.
Initially, the DB4 series used disc brakes made by Dunlop but later switched to the Girling made disc brakes. Each of the five series featured improvements, design modifications, and technological enhancements. All of the DB4s received their power from a Tadek Mereck designed, 3670 cc, six-cylinder, all aluminum engine. The 220-240 horsepower engine could propel the car to a top speed of around 140 mph and the go from zero to sixty in just 8.5 seconds. David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin, produced the overdrive transmission.
The standard DB4 body style was the Saloon version; however, the Vantage series could be ordered and featured higher horsepower ratings.
In 1959, Aston Martin introduced the DB4 GT series. This series featured a shorter wheelbase and higher output than the standard DB4 Saloon. Due to the shorter wheelbase there were no rear seats. The engine had three twin-choke Weber Carburetors and twin distributors increasing the output of the standard engine to 302 bhp. This extra horsepower increased the top speed to around 153 mph and the zero-to-sixty time of around six seconds.
Other distinguishable features of the GT series were the exposed, racing style, fuel filer caps located on the rear wings. Perspex headlamp covers adorned the front of the vehicles.
The GT series was produced from 1959 through 1963. During this time period, 75 models were produced. The Italian coachbuilder Zagato was tasked at producing the bodies of 19 of these vehicles.
In 1960 the Zagato bodied cars were introduced at the London Motor Show. These hand-built vehicles were built to outperform Ferrari's. The short wheelbase, light weight construction, 314 horsepower engine, and a top speed of 160 mph made them very competitive.
The DB4 Drophead Coupe was produced from 1961 through 1963. During this time frame, 70 examples were created. They were convertibles built on the DB4 Saloon body style using the same aluminum, Superleggera body construction. The standard six-cylinder 3670 cc engine was now producing 260 horsepower. Thirty-two of the convertibles received the Vantage specifications which increased the output of the engine. The overdrive transmission was also available as an option.
In the 1960's, the DB4 Drophead Coupe was used in the movie 'The Italian Job.'
During the 1980's, an Aston Martin specialist named Richard Williams produced the remaining DB4's using the assistance of the Aston Martin factory and unused chassis.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2010
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe DB4 series was built from 1958 through 1963. A total of 1040 vehicles and five series were produced during this time frame. The coachwork was performed by Touring of Milan, Italy. The body panels were hand made of aluminum mounted on a steel tube frame and featuring the Superleggera method of construction. Superleggera means super light.
Initially, the DB4 series used disc brakes made by Dunlop but later switched to the Girling made disc brakes. Each of the five series featured improvements, design modifications, and technological enhancements. All of the DB4s received their power from a Tadek Mereck designed, 3670 cc, six-cylinder, all aluminum engine. The 220-240 horsepower engine could propel the car to a top speed of around 140 mph and the go from zero to sixty in just 8.5 seconds. David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin, produced the overdrive transmission.
The standard DB4 body style was the Saloon version; however, the Vantage series could be ordered and featured higher horsepower ratings.
In 1959, Aston Martin introduced the DB4 GT series. This series featured a shorter wheelbase and higher output than the standard DB4 Saloon. Due to the shorter wheelbase there were no rear seats. The engine had three twin-choke Weber Carburetors and twin distributors increasing the output of the standard engine to 302 bhp. This extra horsepower increased the top speed to around 153 mph and the zero-to-sixty time of around six seconds.
Other distinguishable features of the GT series were the exposed, racing style, fuel filer caps located on the rear wings. Perspex headlamp covers adorned the front of the vehicles.
The GT series was produced from 1959 through 1963. During this time period, 75 models were produced. The Italian coachbuilder Zagato was tasked at producing the bodies of 19 of these vehicles.
In 1960 the Zagato bodied cars were introduced at the London Motor Show. These hand-built vehicles were built to outperform Ferrari's. The short wheelbase, light weight construction, 314 horsepower engine, and a top speed of 160 mph made them very competitive.
The DB4 Drophead Coupe was produced from 1961 through 1963. During this time frame, 70 examples were created. They were convertibles built on the DB4 Saloon body style using the same aluminum, Superleggera body construction. The standard six-cylinder 3670 cc engine was now producing 260 horsepower. Thirty-two of the convertibles received the Vantage specifications which increased the output of the engine. The overdrive transmission was also available as an option.
In the 1960's, the DB4 Drophead Coupe was used in the movie 'The Italian Job.'
During the 1980's, an Aston Martin specialist named Richard Williams produced the remaining DB4's using the assistance of the Aston Martin factory and unused chassis.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2010
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 1961
Aston Martin
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| Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet |
| Aston Martin DB4 GT Touring |
| Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato |
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