1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk I

VIN: LML506

$974,646

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Chichester, Sussex, UK;

  • Event date

    Jul 1, 2011

  • Lot

    464

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    LML506

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  • Body style

    Drophead Coupe

  • Horsepower

    140

  • Induction

    2x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Parchment

  • Exterior Color

    Blue

  • Generation

    1953-1957 Aston Martin DB2/4

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Lefthand drive. One of two believed in this style and a total of eight Bertone bodied DB2 4s built for Wacky Arnolt. First owned by Mrs. Edith C. Field in San Francisco and displayed by her at Pebble Beach in 1955 where they won third place in class. Later acquired by GP driver Innes Ireland, then by David Clark in 1988 and the seller in 2007. Freshly restored to like new condition and impeccable. Catalog photos by Simon Clay.

Market commentary

RM sold the other DB2 4 Bertone Drophead Coupe LML 504 at the Gene Ponder auction in 2007 for $847,000, then Gooding got $1,650,000 for it two years later at Pebble Beach, a price that begged comprehension. This result is appropriate both for the car and for its meticulous, fresh restoration. It is ready to be shown anywhere.

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