Equipment
RHD. Wraparound drivers windshield, chrome spoke wire wheels. Excellent paint and interior. Overspray under the body suggests a recent repaint, supported by the age and evident use in the cockpit and trim. Uneven hood fit. Fitted with dual ignition head at the factory for first owner Hans Davids. Later brought to the US by Paul Hyatt and raced here by Fred Windridge for him and later by Bob Oker for Joe Lubin. Little used since restoration. Impressively preserved with its original engine and no significant damage during its life.
Market commentary
One of the more rare of historic sports racers and distinctively styled by Frank Feeley with cutaway front fenders and the first use of Astons characteristic radiator air intake shape. The DB3 and 3S were not much of a success on the track when new, however, but that hasnt lessened their appeal, as this result indicates. This is a premium over a Jaguar C type, a value relationship that isnt unreasonable based on rarity and appearance.