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 |  | FastBack Coupe Chassis Num: DB4/1176/R |
| Sold for $136,800 at 2006 Bonhams. | ||
The Vantage or Special Series engines were available as optional equipment. This had a raised compression ratio and three SU carburetors which increased horsepower to 266. Only fourteen owners selected the Special Series engine and nearly all of the Series 5 DB4s were built to Vantage specifications.
This 1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series 5 Vantage Saloon is a right-hand drive vehicle. Its first owner was a UK resident. In recent years, it has spent its time in the United States. It is unrestored and has been treated to recent mechanical work. It is finished in dark blue with a black leather interior. It was offered for sale at the 2006 Bonhams & Butterfields auction held at the Quail Lodge in Carmel, California where it was estimated to sell between $115,000 - $135,000. The car did find a new owner on auction day, and one who was willing to spend just over the estimated value for this very rare automobile. The winning bid was $136,800.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2007
 |  | GT Coupe Chassis Num: DB4/1131/L Engine Num: 370/1212/GT |
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The DB4 was introduced in 1958 and production discontinued in 1963. The convertible debuted in 1962 and accounted for only 70 automobiles from a total of 1,110 DB4's produced.
 |  |  | GT Coupe Chassis Num: DB4 /1144/R Engine Num: 400/1358 |
There were three non-GT DB4 Series 3 cars fitted with the GT engine. Five Series 4 and six Series 5 cars accounted for the remaining installations. The Series 5 non-GT cars with the GT engine - in comparison to proper GT cars - had a longer wheelbase and added interior room.
This outstanding example is one of only six DB4 series 5 that were built with a Vantage GT engine. A 15' wheelbase which was 3 1/2' longer than a standard DB4! The car was restored, starting late 1986 and ending in early 1988. The restoration was performed by Beaufort Restorations of Maidstone, England and the engine was built by Aston Specialist, Richard Williams. It was discovered by Mr. Williams that the original engine block (370/0213GT) was not useable, so the block was changed to 400/1358. While Beaufort restorations pressed on with the restoration of the car, Richard Williams was to build up the engine to specifications similar to that used for the engine of the racing DB4's that he prepares. The only provision was that it must have good road manners too. This beautifully restored example is equipped with a five speed gearbox and a DB5 rear end, this car was vintage raced successfully for a number of years. Some of the extra's fitted to this car from new was a 17' steering wheel, heated rear window, electric windows, 2 wing mirrors and 2 Marchal fog lamps.
In 2009, this car was offered for sale by Bonhams at the Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia at the Quail Lodge in Carmel, CA. It was estimated to sell for $500,000 - 600,000, but failed to find a willing buyer capable of satisfying its reserve.
In 2010, the car was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $350,000 - $425,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $330,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
 |  |  | FastBack Coupe Chassis Num: DB4961L |
| Sold for $352,000 at 2011 RM Auctions. | |||
As the final series of the DB4s were introduced, the body had grown longer and taller and was fitted with smaller, wider 15-inch wheels. Thus, the Series IV Vantage models are the only production DB4s to combine the original DB4 proportions with the covered headlamp nose, and the high-performance motor.
This vehicle is chassis number DB4/961/L and is an original left-hand drive vehicle. It was originally sold by Garage Mirabeau in Paris to its first owner, Edith Waters of Neuilly sur Seine. The next owner was Rene Welter of Luxembourg, followed by Walter Peter Mottl of Germany.
During the 1990s, the car was in the car of German collector and dealer Michael Brinkert. While in his care, the car was given a comprehensive restoration. By 2001, the DB4 was imported to the United States by Autosport Design and sold to its most recent owner, a resident of Charleston, South Carolina.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at RM Auctions Arizona sale where it was estimated to sell for $290,000 - $340,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $352,000 including buyer's premium.
At the time of the sale, the odometer showed 38,650 kms.
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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