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The development of the all-new Aston Martin DB4 began in 1956. It made its debut at the London Motor Show during the autumn of 1958. The DB4 brought with it an updated engine designed by Tadek Marek, whose name became synonymous with Aston Martin engineering.
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
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
2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $140,000
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB4
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES II Coachwork by Touring Chassis#: DB4/594/R Sold for USD$274,400 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series III Chassis#: DB4/761/R Sold for USD$269,217 2023 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 'Series III' Vantage Specification Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/646/R Sold for USD$346,799 2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 'Series 3' Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/677/L Sold for USD$376,637 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Chassis#: DB4/664/L Sold for USD$390,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 série III Chassis#: DB4/700/R Sold for USD$522,029 2022 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series III Saloon Chassis#: DB4/621/L Sold for USD$371,144 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Chassis#: DB4/496/L Sold for USD$473,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Chassis#: DB4/558/L Sold for USD$577,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon Coachwork by Touring Chassis#: DB4/525/L Sold for USD$434,000 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Chassis#: DB4/580/L Sold for USD$748,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 'Series III' Sports Saloon Project Chassis#: DB4/748/R Sold for USD$291,316 2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 'Series III' 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/709/R Sold for USD$515,584 2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Chassis#: DB4/490/L Sold for USD$690,368 2016 RM Sotheby's : London Sale | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Chassis#: DB4/679/L Sold for USD$600,646 2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Chassis#: DB4/580/L Sold for USD$797,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Lightweight Racing Car Chassis#: BC7A Sold for USD$249,116 2012 RM Auctions - London | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/755/R Sold for USD$214,973 2012 Bonhams - The Aston Martin Works Service Sale | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Coupe Chassis#: DB4/GT/0142/L Sold for USD$1,201,372 2012 Bonhams - Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage Convertible Chassis#: 1068L Sold for USD$697,087 2011 RM Auctions - Salon Privé |
Aston Martin DB4s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Aston Martin DB4's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV | DB4/845/R | 2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | DB4/566/L | 2019 RM Sothebys : London | $310,000 | $350,000 | |
1961 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES II | 2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park | $575,000 | $625,000 | ||
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon | DB4/569/L | 2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | $350,000 | $400,000 | |
1961 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES 2 SPORTS SALOON | DB4/566/L | 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | $550,000 | $600,000 | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon | 529/R | 2015 Bonhams : Bond Street Motor Car Sale | |||
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II | DB4/558/L | 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | DB4/718/R | 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | $290,000 | $300,000 | $375,000 |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon | DB4/541/R | 2012 Bonhams The Aston Martin Works Service Sale | $150,000 | $170,000 | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT | DB4/GT/0145/R | 2011 RM Auctions London | $1,255,800 | $780,000 | $880,000 |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Coupe | DB4527R | 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | $140,000 | $175,000 | $225,000 |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II 2+2 Coupe | DB4/527/R | 2010 Bonhams Quail Lodge | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series III Sports Saloon | DB4/672/R | 2009 Aston Martin Lagonda Limited | $90,000 | $110,000 |
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