1938 Aston Martin 15/98 Sports Tourer

This particular example is one of only 24 of the longer chassis built, measuring 9 feet 8 inches. It has a history that dates back to day one. When new, it was delivered in black livery with a green leather interior. The first owners were G.E. Layte & Co. Ltd followed by Masons Garage of Maddox St. London W1. By the Spring of 1939, the car was in the care of Mrs. McDougall of Ashford in Kent, UK and remained in her care until the late 1950s. At that point in history, its original license plates of 'EYL 286' was change to the London number 'UGK 28'. It then moved to northern England and for a time was registered with the Sheffield number 'W 28'. In the early 1970s the registration changed to a Yorkshire number 'HWR' suffix number.

It is believed that this car arrived in the United States in the early 1980s and it would reside in a long term ownership for more than two decades. In the early 2000s, the car came into the care of its present owner.

The car has recently been treated to a comprehensive body-off, bare frame, concours restoration. The car was repainted in two tone, British Racing Green with black fenders, and the interior completely redone in matching green leather.

In 2012 the car was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge Sale in Carmel, CA presented by Bonhams. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $214,000, including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012