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There were fourteen specially ordered non-GT DB4 Aston Martins fitted with the higher-performance GT engine. Over its production run, the GT engine was built in 3.7 and 3.8 liter displacements. The GT Coupe fitted with the 302 horsepower engine could race to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds with top speed achieved at 150 mph. Special equipment included three twin-choke Weber carburetors and an ignition system that utilized two distributors to attend to the twin sparkplugs for each cylinder.
There were three non-GT DB4 Series 3 cars fitted with the GT engine. Five Series 4 and six Series 5 cars accounted for the remaining installations. The Series 5 non-GT cars with the GT engine - in comparison to proper GT cars - had a longer wheelbase and added interior room.
This outstanding example is one of only six DB4 series 5 that were built with a Vantage GT engine. A 15' wheelbase which was 3 1/2' longer than a standard DB4! The car was restored, starting late 1986 and ending in early 1988. The restoration was performed by Beaufort Restorations of Maidstone, England and the engine was built by Aston Specialist, Richard Williams. It was discovered by Mr. Williams that the original engine block (370/0213GT) was not useable, so the block was changed to 400/1358. While Beaufort restorations pressed on with the restoration of the car, Richard Williams was to build up the engine to specifications similar to that used for the engine of the racing DB4's that he prepares. The only provision was that it must have good road manners too. This beautifully restored example is equipped with a five speed gearbox and a DB5 rear end, this car was vintage raced successfully for a number of years. Some of the extra's fitted to this car from new was a 17' steering wheel, heated rear window, electric windows, 2 wing mirrors and 2 Marchal fog lamps.
In 2009, this car was offered for sale by Bonhams at the Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia at the Quail Lodge in Carmel, CA. It was estimated to sell for $500,000 - 600,000, but failed to find a willing buyer capable of satisfying its reserve.
In 2010, the car was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $350,000 - $425,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $330,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
There were three non-GT DB4 Series 3 cars fitted with the GT engine. Five Series 4 and six Series 5 cars accounted for the remaining installations. The Series 5 non-GT cars with the GT engine - in comparison to proper GT cars - had a longer wheelbase and added interior room.
This outstanding example is one of only six DB4 series 5 that were built with a Vantage GT engine. A 15' wheelbase which was 3 1/2' longer than a standard DB4! The car was restored, starting late 1986 and ending in early 1988. The restoration was performed by Beaufort Restorations of Maidstone, England and the engine was built by Aston Specialist, Richard Williams. It was discovered by Mr. Williams that the original engine block (370/0213GT) was not useable, so the block was changed to 400/1358. While Beaufort restorations pressed on with the restoration of the car, Richard Williams was to build up the engine to specifications similar to that used for the engine of the racing DB4's that he prepares. The only provision was that it must have good road manners too. This beautifully restored example is equipped with a five speed gearbox and a DB5 rear end, this car was vintage raced successfully for a number of years. Some of the extra's fitted to this car from new was a 17' steering wheel, heated rear window, electric windows, 2 wing mirrors and 2 Marchal fog lamps.
In 2009, this car was offered for sale by Bonhams at the Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia at the Quail Lodge in Carmel, CA. It was estimated to sell for $500,000 - 600,000, but failed to find a willing buyer capable of satisfying its reserve.
In 2010, the car was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $350,000 - $425,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $330,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
2009 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $600,000
Lot was not sold
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB4
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Aston Martin DB4 'Series V' Vantage Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/1215/L Sold for USD$274,888 2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 'Series V' Special Series 4.5-Litre Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/1016/R Sold for USD$331,721 2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/1008/L Sold for USD$313,000 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage Chassis#: DB4/1141/R Sold for USD$505,075 2020 RM Sothebys : London Online | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Chassis#: DB4C/1092/R Sold for USD$1,032,584 2019 Bonhams : Aston Martin Sale | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Convertible Chassis#: DB4C/1102/R Sold for USD$1,275,680 2016 RM Sotheby's : London Sale | |
1963 ASTON MARTIN DB4 'SERIES 5' VANTAGE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: DB4C/1166/R Sold for USD$1,483,965 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible Serie 5 Chassis#: DB4C/1100/L Sold for USD$1,649,648 2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Convertible Chassis#: DB4C/1068/R Sold for USD$1,506,861 2015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible Chassis#: DB4C/1095/R Sold for USD$880,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1963 ASTON MARTIN DB4 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: DB4C/1091/R Sold for USD$1,195,391 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1963 ASTON MARTIN DB4 'SERIES V' VANTAGE SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: DB4/1207/R Sold for USD$489,824 2014 THE ASTON MARTIN WORKS SALE | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 'Series V' Vantage Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/1148/R Sold for USD$274,077 2013 Bonhams - The Aston Martin Works Sale: Aston Martin and Lagonda Motor Cars | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 série 5 Vantage cabriolet Chassis#: DB4C/1099/L Sold for USD$1,077,168 2013 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V 4.2-Litre Vantage Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB4/1124/R Sold for USD$270,294 2011 Bonhams - Newport Pagnell, Aston Martin Works Service | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible Chassis#: DB4C/1104/R Sold for USD$502,439 2011 Bonhams - Newport Pagnell, Aston Martin Works Service | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage 4.2-Litre Convertible Chassis#: DB4C/1108/R Sold for USD$823,870 2011 Bonhams - Newport Pagnell, Aston Martin Works Service | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Chassis#: DB4/1019/R Sold for USD$168,400 2011 H & H - Pavilion Gardens April 13, 2011 | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage GT Chassis#: DB4/1121/R Sold for USD$660,000 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage Chassis#: DB4961L Sold for USD$352,000 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions |
Aston Martin DB4s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Aston Martin DB4's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1963 Aston Martin DB4 SS Convertible | DB4C/1082/L | 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $1,350,000 | $1,650,000 | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 SS Engine Series V Convertible | DB4C/1172/R | 2024 RM Sothebys : Cliveden House | $600,000 | $800,000 | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 SS Engine Series V Convertible | DB4C/1082/L | 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami | $1,500,000 | $1,800,000 | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible | DB4C/1173/R | 2023 RM Sothebys : London | |||
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage Sports Saloon | DB4/1179/R | 2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible | DB4C/1082/L | 2022 RM Sothebys : Paris | |||
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage | DB4-1197-R | 2015 Silverstone Auction Salon Prive Sale | |||
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV 4.7-Litre Sports Saloon | DB4/1034/R | 2012 Bonhams The Aston Martin Works Service Sale | $160,000 | $200,000 | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage | DB4/1146/R | 2011 RM Auctions London | $241,500 | $180,000 | $220,000 |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series 5 Vantage GT | DB4/1144/R | 2009 Bonhams Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club | $500,000 | $600,000 | |
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage Coupe | DB41115R | 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $175,000 | $190,000 | $230,000 |
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