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DB2/4 MKII Saloon - rare - 1 of 146 - restored For Sale (1956) edit C112453 | | | MODEL DETAILS
The D2/4 Mark II was introduced at the London Motor Show in 1955. It shared the chassis and mechanical specifications with the D2/4. The key changes were in the bodywork, which was built by Tickford in Newport Pagnell and made it the first Aston Martin coachwork to be built by this company since its acquisition by David Brown in 1954.
The general appearance was unchanged, but there were many detailed differences: the roof was raised by ¾ inch to provide more headroom, made more visible by a chrome strip above the windscreen, longer by 2 inches and 47 kilograms heavier.
The production process for the casting of the sills and door posts were changed and the bonnet/wing assembly simplified to allow the side panels behind the front wheel arches to remain fixed. It made the bonnet lighter but with no loss of engine access and allowed permanent ventilation to be added. As was the vogue at the time, rear fins were blended into the design and repeater indicators replaced the old semaphore units and the petrol filler was hidden behind a flap opened from inside the car. The changes in the indicators left a space that was disguised with a chrome strip with the Tickford badge proudly displayed below it. Interior changes were mostly about comfort – more lateral support in the seats, more headroom and courtesy switches for the interior lights. On the controls, Aston Martin had responded to the badgering of the media by replacing the umbrella style handbrake with a more sporting fly-off type.
The standard engine specification was the 140 bhp version of the 2922 cc engine, but with the option of having an uprated version which, through larger valves and a high lift cam delivered 165 bhp. Customers could specify twin exhausts, close ratio gearbox, high compression pistons, 40 DCO Weber carburettors and Alfin brake drums.
Roy Salvadori, a member of the Aston Martin racing team, was impressed by the “Two-mile-a-minute saloon” when he tested the Mark II Saloon for the Autocourse magazine in May 1955.
When production of the DB2/4 Mark II ended in August 1957, around 199 examples had been built (146 saloons, 34 Fixed Head Coupes, 16 Drop Head Coupes and 3 Spyders by Touring) making the Mark II the rarest amongst the DB2’s.
CAR DETAILS
This DB2/4 Mark II Saloon with chassis number AM300/1120 was delivered to a Mr Edward Albert Newbury of Worcester on 1st March 1958. The factory records show that it was ordered in the period two tone colour scheme Circassian blue (top) and Light blue (bottom) with blue leather. It is probably a mix up of the factory records, since the old photographs show Mr. Newbury with the Mark II in today’s colours Light blue (top) and Circassian blue (bottom).
Mr. Newbury kept this Mark II Saloon until 1968 and the last owner kept it for over 30 years. In 2003, at the age of 83, Mr. Newbury reached out to the AMOC and found its then-current owner, providing him with personal photographs, and enquired whether the car was still on the road. He was elated to learn that it was!
Today the car is presented in superb condition, selectively and sympathetically restored and virtually unmolested. It is an impressive driver as well, fast and tight throughout with that ‘fully-sorted’ feel.
Comprehensive documents are included, including the original logbook, a copy of the factory build sheet, service records dating from 1975 and correspondence with the original owner’s family. The original jack, ratchet and wheel nut hammer are also with the car.
This D2/4 Mark II Saloon with its history, service records and sympathetical restoration offers a rare opportunity to experience the gentleman’s sports car the way David Brown intended.
RESTORATION WORKS
- Bare metal re-spray
- Rebuilt engine
- Rebuilt gearbox
- Rebuilt suspension and brakes
- New carpets
- Re-trim dashboard pockets
- 5 new Avon Turbosteel 185VR16 tyres
- New 15” Motolita steering wheel
- New ignition and light switch
- Complete re-spray of luggage compartment
- New protection of underside
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- 2 sets of keys
- Dark blue Super-Tex indoor car cover
- Original steering wheel
- History file
PRICE ON REQUEST
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