Equipment
Chrome centerlock wire wheels, Vredestein tires, Lucas driving lights, woodrim steering wheel, wood dash, 5-speed, BMIHT Certificate.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Cosmetically restored in the early 2000s and mechanically restored in 2009, including a newer 5-speed gearbox and front disc brakes. Several small cracks on the hood. Another crack below the drivers' window, but otherwise good older paint. Significant wear to the seats. Light wear to the steering wheel. Lightly faded original gauges. Frayed weather stripping on the windows. Very clean underneath and nearly like new under the hood. It certainly has its flaws, but a very rare and still presentable early Aston that would be ideal for driving events.
Market commentary
Sold here seven years and 299 miles ago for $187,000. In theory, this DB2/4 should be a lot more expensive today than it was in 2012 since vintage Aston Martin prices have moved quite a bit in the positive direction. Its condition isn't much different and Gooding assigned it a realistic quarter-million-dollar low estimate, so this was quite the bargain, even with the modifications which much improve its safety and drivability.