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1962 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES V VANTAGE

Auction 15.06.1996
15.06.1996
Schätzpreis
55.000 $ - 75.000 $
Zuschlagspreis:
59.700 $
Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 38

1962 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES V VANTAGE

Auction 15.06.1996
15.06.1996
Schätzpreis
55.000 $ - 75.000 $
Zuschlagspreis:
59.700 $
Beschreibung:

1962 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES V VANTAGE Registration No. SLU 877 (UK) Chassis No. DB4/1115/R Engine No. 370/1064/SS British racing green with fawn leather interior Engine: six cylinder in-line, twin overhead camshaft, 3,670cc giving 266 bhp at 5,750rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel disc; Suspension: all coil spring independent at front. Right hand drive. The acquisition of Aston Martin along with Lagonda in the late 1940s by David Brown brought new security to the two companies. It also gave Aston Martin access to W.O. Bentley's splendid twin cam engine, a layout favored on all subsequent six cylinder cars. The DB4 model was first seen at the 1958 London Motor Show with a new superb body designed by Touring of Milan and made under license at the Tickford plant at Newport Pagnell. It was built to the Touring patented "super light principles." This Superleggere construction employed aluminum panels over a lattice of small tubes laid out to define the body shape, an ideal process for a small volume producer like Aston. The Series V cars, introduced in September 1962, were lengthened about 3½ inches to fifteen feet, which gave more leg room and luggage space. They also had a revised instrument panel, previously only fitted to the GT cars, with separate dials and gauges for all functions. With a special series (SS) or Vantage engine using triple SU carburetors and a compression ratio of 9:1, the bhp rose by 16 to 266bhp. The term Vantage was also a chassis term which designated the restyled front with sloping headlamp covers, similar to the DB4GT and later seen on the DB5. The BD4 really did put Aston Martin at the forefront of the great grand tourers. It was capable of top speeds approaching 140mph and a 0-60mph time of around 9 seconds. This immaculate example with the desirable SS engine was first purchased by a Royal Air Force Officer for delivery to his base in Bruggen, Germany. Special equipment ordered for the car included an overdrive, chrome wheels, Motorola radio with roof aerial, electric windows and a heated rear screen. In May of 1990 this vehicle underwent a total restoration by the well known Aston Martin restorer Hexagon in Highgate, England. The extensive 12 month restoration is documented with many photographs. The work included a complete restoration to the body, frame, chrome and wire wheels. The engine and transmission benefitted from a thourough rebuild and new leather upholstery, carpets, and all wiring were installed. Since this extremely costly restoration (the fully restored car cost the equivalent of around $200,000) the car has travelled less than 100 miles and has been carefully stored indoors. As only around 185 DB4 Series V automobiles were built, this one is undoubtedly one of the very finest in existence today and must rank as a serious Concours d'Elegance contender.

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 38
Auktion:
Datum:
15.06.1996
Auktionshaus:
Christie's
New York, East
Beschreibung:

1962 ASTON MARTIN DB4 SERIES V VANTAGE Registration No. SLU 877 (UK) Chassis No. DB4/1115/R Engine No. 370/1064/SS British racing green with fawn leather interior Engine: six cylinder in-line, twin overhead camshaft, 3,670cc giving 266 bhp at 5,750rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel disc; Suspension: all coil spring independent at front. Right hand drive. The acquisition of Aston Martin along with Lagonda in the late 1940s by David Brown brought new security to the two companies. It also gave Aston Martin access to W.O. Bentley's splendid twin cam engine, a layout favored on all subsequent six cylinder cars. The DB4 model was first seen at the 1958 London Motor Show with a new superb body designed by Touring of Milan and made under license at the Tickford plant at Newport Pagnell. It was built to the Touring patented "super light principles." This Superleggere construction employed aluminum panels over a lattice of small tubes laid out to define the body shape, an ideal process for a small volume producer like Aston. The Series V cars, introduced in September 1962, were lengthened about 3½ inches to fifteen feet, which gave more leg room and luggage space. They also had a revised instrument panel, previously only fitted to the GT cars, with separate dials and gauges for all functions. With a special series (SS) or Vantage engine using triple SU carburetors and a compression ratio of 9:1, the bhp rose by 16 to 266bhp. The term Vantage was also a chassis term which designated the restyled front with sloping headlamp covers, similar to the DB4GT and later seen on the DB5. The BD4 really did put Aston Martin at the forefront of the great grand tourers. It was capable of top speeds approaching 140mph and a 0-60mph time of around 9 seconds. This immaculate example with the desirable SS engine was first purchased by a Royal Air Force Officer for delivery to his base in Bruggen, Germany. Special equipment ordered for the car included an overdrive, chrome wheels, Motorola radio with roof aerial, electric windows and a heated rear screen. In May of 1990 this vehicle underwent a total restoration by the well known Aston Martin restorer Hexagon in Highgate, England. The extensive 12 month restoration is documented with many photographs. The work included a complete restoration to the body, frame, chrome and wire wheels. The engine and transmission benefitted from a thourough rebuild and new leather upholstery, carpets, and all wiring were installed. Since this extremely costly restoration (the fully restored car cost the equivalent of around $200,000) the car has travelled less than 100 miles and has been carefully stored indoors. As only around 185 DB4 Series V automobiles were built, this one is undoubtedly one of the very finest in existence today and must rank as a serious Concours d'Elegance contender.

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 38
Auktion:
Datum:
15.06.1996
Auktionshaus:
Christie's
New York, East
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