conceptcarz.com

Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).

1953 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupe

  • Chassis Number: LML/50/378
The Aston Martin DB2 began production in the spring of 1950, and continued in various forms through 1957 with about 1,100 cars in total produced. In 1953, Aston changed the designation to DB2/4, and in 1955 the name was changed to DB2/4 Mark II.

The DB2 was available as a two-seat, two-door fixed head coupe, or as a drophead coupe. When the change was made to the DB2/4 in 1953, Aston added a fastback coupe to the line, which was technically a 2+2 with limited back seat space.

Astons of this era featured hand-formed aluminum bodywork hung on a tubular steel chassis. The DB line was expensive for the era, costing about $6,000 at a time when a new Corvette cost less than half that figure. Power for the DB2 came courtesy of a 2.6-liter Lagonda inline six-cylinder engine.

Shifting was always by a 4-speed manual transmission driving a solid rear axle, with a close ratio gearbox and alternate rear end ratios available as options. Brakes were by drums, but special bi-metallic lightweight drums were available as an option.

This car is one of approximately 75 built with left hand drive and one of 25 left hand drive built with the Vantage engine. The owners' mother bought this car brand new in 1953 as a 40th birthday gift to herself. It was given a restoration in 1994.

No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.

1953 Aston Martin DB2 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB2

(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
1953 ASTON MARTIN DB2 DROPHEAD COUPÉ WITH HARDTOP
Chassis#: LML/50/335
Sold for USD$240,109
  2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris
 
1953 ASTON MARTIN DB2 DROPHEAD
Chassis#: LML/50/368
Sold for USD$246,598
  2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris
 
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Saloon
Chassis#: LML/50/331
Sold for USD$95,200
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
1953 Aston Martin DB2 image  1953 Aston Martin DB2 image  
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: LML/50/267
Sold for USD$145,600
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
1953 Aston Martin DB2 image  1953 Aston Martin DB2 image  
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Saloon
Chassis#: LML/50/292
Sold for USD$89,600
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
1953 Aston Martin DB2 image  1953 Aston Martin DB2 image  
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Sports Saloon
Chassis#: LML/50/307
Sold for USD$247,915
  2019 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale
 
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage 'X' Series Sports Saloon
Chassis#: LML/50/X4
Sold for USD$255,811
  2018 Bonhams : London Olympia
 
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: LML/50/376
Sold for USD$482,876
  2017 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale
1953 Aston Martin DB2 image  1953 Aston Martin DB2 image  
1953 Aston Martin DB2
Chassis#: LML/50/313
Sold for USD$123,311
  2017 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco
 
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: LML/50/394
Sold for USD$233,440
  2017 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale
 
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: LML/50/376
Sold for USD$346,500
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
1953 Aston Martin DB2 image  1953 Aston Martin DB2 image  
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Coupe
Sold for USD$94,600
  2014 Auctions America - BidAnywhere
 
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Coupé
Chassis#: LML/50/283
Sold for USD$269,706
  2014 RM Auctions : Monaco
 
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: LML/50/373
Sold for USD$341,000
  2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach
1953 Aston Martin DB2 image  
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: LML/50/366
Sold for USD$315,560
  2011 RM Auctions - London
 
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Coupé
Chassis#: LML/50/213
Sold for USD$117,690
  2011 RM Auctions - Salon Privé
 
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Sports Saloon
Chassis#: LML/50/X5
Sold for USD$170,294
  2011 Bonhams - Newport Pagnell, Aston Martin Works Service
 
1953 Aston Martin DB2
Chassis#: LML/50/244
Sold for USD$84,681
  2004 Coys - Fine Motor Cars & The Jaguar Legend, Chiswick House
 

Aston Martin DB2s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1953 Aston Martin DB2's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Sports SaloonLML/50/1182018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $220,000$260,000
1953 Aston Martin DB2 VantageLML/50/3902016 RM Sotheby's : London Sale $185,000$215,000
1953 Aston Martin DB2 SaloonLML/502852012 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $170,000$200,000
1953 Aston Martin DB2 SaloonLML/50/3932011 RM Auctions Salon Privé$110,000$125,000$155,000
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead CoupeLML503762011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions$245,000$260,000$320,000

Vehicles With Comparable Market Values

Similar sales to the $216,694 range.
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 GE 6.0 V8 'AMG'
Chassis#:WDB46322817091768
Sold for $218,500
2024 RM Sothebys : Dubai
2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
Chassis#:ZFFDT57B000138732
Sold for $218,500
2024 RM Sothebys : Dubai
1965 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet
Chassis#:112.023.12.007001
Sold for $218,400
2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia
2010 Porsche 911 GT3
Chassis#:WP0AC2A93AS783471
Sold for $218,400
2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia
1920 Stutz Series H Bearcat
Chassis#:H8391
Sold for $218,400
2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia
1955 PORSCHE 356 1500 CONTINENTAL COUPE
Chassis#:54035
Sold for $218,400
2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours
2008 Porsche 997 GT3 RS
Chassis#:WP0ZZZ99Z8S791392
Sold for $218,556
2024 Artcurial : Retromobile
2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package
Chassis#:WP0ZZZ993PS265934
Sold for $218,464
2024 RM Sothebys : Paris
1970 Jaguar XKSS Recreation by Lynx
Chassis#:P2R13979
Sold for $215,600
2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona
1979 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV
Chassis#:U15SLEF4550
Sold for $216,700
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1969 FORD F-100 CUSTOM PICKUP
Chassis#:AZ389481
Sold for $216,700
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
2021 FORD SHELBY SUPER SNAKE WIDEBODY SPEEDSTER
Chassis#:1FATP8FF9M5136452
Sold for $216,700
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Chassis#:194377s105531
Sold for $217,250
2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V550
Chassis#:SCFDAM2S9SBL70099
Sold for $218,794
2023 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale
1994 Ferrari 355 GTB 'Euro Spec'
Sold for $216,600
2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
1937 JAGUAR SS100 2 1/2 LITRE
Chassis#:18051
Sold for $218,455
2023 Gooding & Company : London Auction
1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello
Chassis#:ZFFZR49A7X0113410
Sold for $217,280
2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1939 Packard 1703 Super Eight Darrin Convertible Victoria
Sold for $215,600
2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
1953 Aston Martin DB2 vehicle thumbnail image  1953 Aston Martin DB2 vehicle thumbnail image  
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#:WP0EB0914KS173636
Sold for $217,443
2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection Part 2 (Italy)
1979 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV
Chassis#:U15SLDJ3309
Sold for $216,700
2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas

1953 Aston Martin DB2

Additional valuation insight and sales data
History
Specifications
Image gallery
Other Aston Martin DB2 model years

1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vehicle Profiles