Aston Martin

DB 2/4 Fixed Head Coupé 1956

Aston Martin DB2/4 Fixed Head Coupé 1956

• Coachwork by Tickford
• Chassis AM/300/1185
• Engine 370/PP300/1185
• Original left hand drive
• 1 of only 34 DB2/4 MKII fixed head coupés built, body by Tickford
• Restored from 2014 till 2016 at Aston Martin Works headquarters (invoices of around £ 100.000,- GBP available)
• Fitted with a DB4 ‘pre-production’ engine
• Upgraded transmission and braking because of the serious improved power
• Absolutely superb design
• Wonderful color combination (Deep Carriage Green with Sea Green contrast roof, with red leather interior). Matching colors.

This specific DB2/4 MKII Fixed Head Coupé is a car in an outstanding condition and with a nice history.
Sold new in August 1956 by the French distributor “Garage Mirabeau” 71 avenue de Versailles in Paris to Etablissement Gallizia, Montbéliard, France (registration 105 AW 90). In December 1966 sold to Henry Grille, Belfort, France via dealer Belfort Autos. The third owner was Christopher Carnaghan, La Wantzenau, France who bought it in June 1976. In 1984 he exported the car in the UK, at his address in Ashtead, Surrey. It was then owned by Richard Williams himself, the famous Aston racing driver and restorer. Recorded with Eckhard Sacuss in 2003. The former owner purchased the Aston Martin via auction house Bonhams in 2014 and brought the car to Aston Martin Works for an impressive restoration. A total of approximately £ 100.000,- GBP was spend between 2014 and 2016 to bring the car in its current wonderful condition.
During the restoration the Aston has been resprayed in its original delivery color scheme being Sea Green (top) with Deep Carriage Green (lower body) with a red Connolly hide interior.

The Aston is fitted with a 3.7 liter DB4 engine and according to the Aston Martin register notes, this engine change has been done in period as it was according to their notes fitted at the Works after two engine failures.

The current engine is stamped PP/370 suggesting that it is a pre-production DB4 unit.

Unfortunately we don’t have yet evidence to establish the exact date of the engine change but it sounds very acceptable as the car was delivered in 1955. The first DB4 was introduced in 1959 so if the car had 2 engine changes and still problems, it’s very acceptable that it was decided to install a DB4 engine to get the customer happy again. As we have had many DB2’s we know how these cars drive with their standard DB2 engine. The change of the engine changes the entire drive experience of the car. The power improvement (60% more) is amazing and honestly the car is driving much better with the DB4 engine. More smooth and much more powerful.

CONDITION EXTERIOR
Currently, the Aston presents in an outstanding condition exterior wise. Due to the investment in the car at Aston Martin Works the car looks fabulous. The car has an excellent paint with a beautiful deep shine. The panel fit is just superb and probably nicer then new.

CONDITION INTERIOR
The interior of the Aston is just superb. The former owner is a very serious Aston Martin collector with a lot of knowledge about the brand. He knows how to care for his cars and what to do with them.

DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Driving this Aston is fantastic. Due to the powerful engine the car gives a great sensation. The engine starts with a push on the button and the car is very well tuned and set. Brakes are working effectively, gearbox is shifting easy and the steering is rather straight for a DB2.


Car currently holds a UK registration.
Car comes with a large historical file, including factory record, restoration invoices and photos, instruction book, a collector’s dream.

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