1957 Aston Martin DB2/4 Manual
NSW • Private
47
Odometer79,749km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
The Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark II, produced from 1955 to 1957, was a refinement of the DB2/4, featuring an enlarged engine, a refined roofline and distinctive tail fins. It was built by the recently acquired Tickford coachbuilding works, with only 199 units produced, making it a rare and desirable sports car.
Engine: Enlarged 2,922cc engine producing 140-165 bhp.
Bodywork: Handcrafted aluminium bodies by Tickford at Newport Pagnell, with a more generous roofline and the introduction of a fixed head coupe body style.
Design: Characterised by vestigial tail fins and bubble-type taillights, in line with mid-century styling trends.
Chassis: A live rear axle and a 2.9L engine.
Rarity: Only 199 units were built between 1955 and 1957, with just 145 being saloons.
Handling: Lively and responsive, but requires a delicate driving style due to a lack of grip.
The DB2/4 Mark II is considered a classic British luxury and performance car, embodying the principles of the Aston Martin brand. Its exclusivity and refined engineering have made it a sought-after collectible for enthusiasts of 1950s sports cars.
The example proudly offered for sale here is chassis number AM300/1193, built on the 22nd of November 1956 and dispatched to the Aston Martin dealer in Adelaide on the 6th of May 1957. Only 145 DB2/4 MKII saloons were built in total, and only a very small number (believed to be no more than 12) of those made it to our shores making an Australian delivered car very rare indeed. What a sight this car must have been when it arrived in Adelaide in 1957!
Finished in Deep Carriage Green with beige interior with chrome wire wheels, exactly as the car presents today, it certainly is a stunning period combination. As verified by the accompanying British Motor Heritage Trust certificate and the factory build sheet records that we have obtained, the car was heavily optioned. The most exciting option being the VB6L/1 cylinder head which raises the horsepower from 145hp to 165hp thanks to bigger valves and high lift camshafts. The car was also optioned with alloy elfin brake drums, a motorola radio, twin exhaust system and a close ratio gearbox.
The car spent all of it’s early life in Adelaide and was used regularly by the first owner who had changed the exterior colour to red. Colin Dugdale of Adelaide purchased the car in 1970. Colin regularly used and thoroughly enjoyed the car up until 1999 when he sold it to his son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Megan who were residing in Canberra at the time. They enlisted a local restoration company to begin a bare metal complete restoration of the car. With model specific knowledge and experience required to complete the restoration of an Aston Martin DB2/4, Arthur and Megan relocated the restoration in February 2003 to Concours Sportscar Restoration.
Every single nut and bolt was restored, the body masterfully restored and returned to it’s rightful colour. The engine was completely rebuilt along with all of the other mechanical componentry. The interior woodwork was completely refurbished and the interior retrimmed in it’s correct beige. Finally completed in 2012, the car was to be no trailer queen whilst it was a regular concours d’elegance entrant, it was always driven. Having completed approximately 20,000 miles since restoration, the speedometer now shows 79749 miles.
Winner of the 2014 AMOC National concours d'elegance, People's choice award and 2nd outright in the Motorkhana against all comers across the country was a great feat. It was also driven to and attended the 2017 AMOC National in Tasmania, the 2022 National in Victoria and 2025 National in Bowral. Winning the 2021 RACQ Motorfest best in show was also a tribute to the meticulous maintenance of the car.
Concours Sportscar Restoration have just completed a full major service and replaced the 10 year old tyres with new correct Michelin X 185R16 tyres.
An unfortunate decline in health of the owner now has this beauty looking for a new home
Car details
øVehicle description
MK II Coupe 2dr Man 4sp 2.9 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Green
Interior colour
Beige
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.9L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
June 2026
Build date
November 1956
Compliance date
Check with seller
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-19921511
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2922cc
Engine Size (L)
2.9L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
8.2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
104.5kW
Power rpm To
5000rpm
Torque
241Nm
Torque rpm To
3000rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
SU Twin (Carburettor Multiple)
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Steel
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1957
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
MK II
Series
MK II
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Coupe
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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