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David Brown's first DB2 series of road cars, produced from 1949 through 1958, were largely based upon pre-war technology. The DB4, however, was a totally new and thorough modern motor car. They made their introduction at the 1958 London Motor Show to rave reviews. The monocoque, punt-type chassis, developed under Harold Beach, featured a coil-over A-arm front suspension with an anti-sway bar and a live rear axle located by trailing arms and a proper Watts linkage. The coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring was in the company's lightweight Superleggera process. A skeleton of small diameter steel tubing supported the all-alloy body paneling, creating a rigid and very light structure. Though they were styled by Touring, the DB4's fastback body was actually produced by Aston Martin's own skilled panel beaters in Newport Pagnell.
Powering the DB4 was an alloy six-cylinder dual overhead cam unit which displaced 3670 cubic centimeters and developed approximately 240 horsepower. It was designed by Czech-born Tadek Merak and would enjoy a long life powering the DB4, DB4 GT, DB5 and DB6 series of road cars. The alloy-cased, four-speed synchromesh gearbox was designed in-house and built by David Brown's gear and machine tool division. Brakes were either Dunlop or Girling depending on the model.
chassis 347/L
This car was one of only 45 LHD Series II cars and was completed on August 12th of 1960, prior to being dispatched to Montreal, Canada's Aston dealer, Budd & Dyer. The car was sold to the first owner, the proprietor of Percy Dress Inc. on 460 St. Catherine Street West in Montreal, and registered on June 12, 1961. It is not known how long this DB4 remained with the first owner in Quebec, but, by 1979, it was acquired from the second owner, the Performance Garage in Ontario, by the current restorer. The new owner commenced a total body and mechanical restoration, which was to occupy the best part of a decade, being completed in 2008.
The car earned a First Place in the DB4 class (2008) and the Elite class (2009) at the Lime Rock Park Aston Martin Owners Club Meeting. Further wins at British Car Day in Bronte Park, Ontario, as well as First Place in the 2012 Marques d'Elegance at Paletta Mansion in Burlington, Ontario, confirm the car's current condition.
Since the restoration, the car has travelled around 4,000 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
Powering the DB4 was an alloy six-cylinder dual overhead cam unit which displaced 3670 cubic centimeters and developed approximately 240 horsepower. It was designed by Czech-born Tadek Merak and would enjoy a long life powering the DB4, DB4 GT, DB5 and DB6 series of road cars. The alloy-cased, four-speed synchromesh gearbox was designed in-house and built by David Brown's gear and machine tool division. Brakes were either Dunlop or Girling depending on the model.
chassis 347/L
This car was one of only 45 LHD Series II cars and was completed on August 12th of 1960, prior to being dispatched to Montreal, Canada's Aston dealer, Budd & Dyer. The car was sold to the first owner, the proprietor of Percy Dress Inc. on 460 St. Catherine Street West in Montreal, and registered on June 12, 1961. It is not known how long this DB4 remained with the first owner in Quebec, but, by 1979, it was acquired from the second owner, the Performance Garage in Ontario, by the current restorer. The new owner commenced a total body and mechanical restoration, which was to occupy the best part of a decade, being completed in 2008.
The car earned a First Place in the DB4 class (2008) and the Elite class (2009) at the Lime Rock Park Aston Martin Owners Club Meeting. Further wins at British Car Day in Bronte Park, Ontario, as well as First Place in the 2012 Marques d'Elegance at Paletta Mansion in Burlington, Ontario, confirm the car's current condition.
Since the restoration, the car has travelled around 4,000 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
2013 RM Auctions - Monterey
Sale Price :
USD $632,500
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB4
(Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/414/R Sold for USD$390,000 2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Série 2 Chassis#: DB4/476/L Sold for USD$567,995 2023 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES 2 SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB4/296/L Sold for USD$493,197 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES 2 SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB4/326/L Sold for USD$272,556 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Chassis#: DB4/373/R Sold for USD$458,057 2021 Artcurial : AUTOMOBILES SUR LES CHAMPS | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/438/L Sold for USD$340,500 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | ![]() ![]() |
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES II Chassis#: DB4/339/L Sold for USD$551,535 2021 RM Sothebys : Milan 2021 | |
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 'SERIES II' SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB4/266/L Sold for USD$390,443 2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/296/L Sold for USD$575,101 2021 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Chassis#: 264/R Sold for USD$329,419 2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series I Chassis#: DB4/241/R Sold for USD$522,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series I Chassis#: DB4/245/L Sold for USD$621,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Chassis#: DB4/375/R Sold for USD$505,723 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/395/R Sold for USD$346,500 2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | ![]() ![]() |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 4.5-Litre Lightweight Competition Saloon Chassis#: DB4/744/R Sold for USD$305,785 2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Chassis#: DB4/287/L Sold for USD$555,500 2017 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series I Chassis#: DB4/211/L Sold for USD$456,500 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 'SERIES 2' SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB4/323/R Sold for USD$496,125 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Chassis#: DB4/416/L Sold for USD$508,200 2015 RM Sotheby's London Auction | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/306/L Sold for USD$475,284 2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais |
Aston Martin DB4s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1960 Aston Martin DB4's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II | DB4/303R | 2023 RM Sothebys : London | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Coupe | DB4415R | 2020 Silverstone Auctions : The NEC Classic Live Online Auction | |||
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES II SPORTS SALOON | DB4/305/R | 2020 Bonhams : Quail Motorcar Auction | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 série 1 Competition | DB4/228 R | 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon | DB4/267/R | 2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | $420,000 | $460,000 | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II | DB4/474/R | 2016 Bonhams : Bond Street Auction | |||
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II | DB4/312/R | 2016 Silverstone The Salon Prive Sale 2016 | |||
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES I SPORTS SALOON | DB4/245/L | 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $700,000 | $850,000 | |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II | DB4/415/R | 2016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | |||
1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES 1 | DB4/245/L | 2015 Keno Brothers : NY Auto | $600,000 | $700,000 | $900,000 |
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Saloon | DB4/361/R | 2015 Silverstone Auction Salon Prive Sale | |||
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | DB4/291/R | 2011 H & H Pavilion Gardens | |||
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $150,000 | $200,000 |
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