1951 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage

VIN: LML5044

$292,600

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Carmel, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 16, 2013

  • Lot

    131

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    LML5044

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    88824 M

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    125

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1950-1953 Aston Martin DB2

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Painted wire wheels, quick-fill fuel cap, covered headlights, Talbot outside mirrors, later Vantage engine, leatherette upholstery.

Condition

Decent repaint and interior. Weak trim chrome. Old undercoat in wheel wells. Body customized in Sweden for the third owner, Yngve Eriksson with oval grille, covered headlights, fender vents and a wraparound rear window.

Market commentary

Looks less like a DB2 and somewhat like a very tall Ferrari GT. The body modifications (and the later, more powerful, engine) didn't seem to have much effect on the bidders here who paid a healthy price for it and its unique visage.

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