1952 Aston Martin DB2

VIN: LML50166

$76,483

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    London, UK

  • Event date

    Dec 6 - Dec 7, 2004

  • Lot

    707

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    LML50166

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Interior Color

    Black leather

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Blue

  • Generation

    1950-1953 Aston Martin DB2

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. Chrome wire wheels, triple SUs, stainless steel exhaust, aluminum radiator, 3.27 axle. Owned by Major Tom May since 1985, restored in 1987, driven to an 80 80 80 record in 1995 (80 mph (actually 88.72 mph) for 80 minutes by an 80 year old driver) with the finishing flag waived sic by AMOC President Lord Downe. Tom Mays 3 volume diary included. Well used but carefully maintained and in very good condition for the age of its restoration and subsequent use.

Market commentary

A classy automobile with a classy history, the UK+ price here is sound value although no Stateside buyer would give it the slightest consideration at the US$ equivalent these days.

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