Heirlooms usually come in the form of trinkets and jewellery, but this 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK III is something quite special indeed.
This car has been owned by the same family for just short of 6 decades, purchased 56 years ago when the car was nearly new by Mr Marcus Green, a long-standing member of the Aston Martin Owner’s Club. Handed down to his son-in-law in 2003 as a restoration project, the car has since undergone a complete makeover and engine rebuild.
The DB2/4 MK III was built by Aston Martin between 1957 and 1959, differing from its predecessor the DB2/4 MK II with its distinctive front grille that would be worn by all future Aston Martin’s until the present day. The DB2/4 MK III was in fact the car of choice for 007 in Ian Fleming’s Goldfinger novel, but swapped for the later DB5 model in the 1964 film.
Showing 67,000 miles on the clock and a comprehensive history file dating back to the 1960s, this car will be offered at auction by Silverstone Auctions on the 27 and 28 February. Click here for more details.
Guide Price: £160,000 – £180,000
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