1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK III Fastback Coupe

The DB 2/4 Mark III, commonly called simply the DB Mark III, was introduced early in 1957 as the successor to the DB2/4, and it continued through 1959 as the DB Mark IIIB. The Newport Pagnell coachbuilder Tickford built the bodies for the DB 2/4 after David Brown bought the company and moved Aston Martin to their factory in 1954. The Mark III was the ultimate refinement of the DB2 with a redesigned grille, headlights and hood. Road & Track hailed the new design as 'A car for connoisseurs.'

The current owner bought this car in May 1996 from Mark Curtis in Exmouth, Devon, and sent it back to Aston Martin for a complete rebuild. It has since won several major awards. He had examined nearly a half-dozen cars in the year before this purchase. He enlisted the assistance of his English friend Walter Hayes who had been the previous Chairman of Aston Martin.

After learning of the purchase, Mr. Hayes suggested Heydon meet to discuss the car's restoration with engineers and executives at the Tickford Street Works in Newport-Pagnell. The collection of parts received with the car, were used to restore the vehicle. The engine, transmission, all suspension and steering, fuel delivery, chassis, body panels and assemblies, electrical components, body fittings and interior trimming were all a part of the restoration over the two and one-half years project.