1961 Aston Martin DB4

VIN: DB4489L

$183,034

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    Paris, FR

  • Event date

    Feb 12, 2005

  • Lot

    110

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    DB4489L

  • Body style

    Sedan

  • Interior Color

    Parchment leather

  • Exterior Color

    Cumberland Grey

  • Generation

    1958-1963 Aston Martin DB4

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Chrome wire wheels, bullet fender mirrors. First delivered to Robert Mitchum in Midnight Blue over Blue Grey leather. Continuous ownership history since. Restored and upgraded in 1994 with covered headlights, 4.2 liter Vantage spec engine, Harvey Bailey suspension, heavy duty clutch and electric overdrive with 15,000 miles since and new tires and wheels. Good cosmetics, shows careful use and consistent maintenance.

Market commentary

This much modified DB4 brought a simply astounding price. The 4.2 Vantage engine and Bailey suspension will make it much more enjoyable to drive, but the body and mechanical modifications limit its appreciation potential and Robert Mitchum is not exactly Elvis Presley. As exceptional as the +uro price is, in dollars it beggars description.

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