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| Aston Martin DB2/4 Coupé 1955 |
The DB2/4 was introduced in October 1953, and it provided a lot more room over its predecessor. This was accomplished in part by raising the roofline slightly over the DB2 and reducing the fuel tank capacity by two gallons to add to rear seat room. Other notable changes included a wraparound rear windscreen, larger front and rear bumpers, and the addition of a hatchback, which is believed to be the first fitted to a production car.
The DB2/4 was initially offered with the 2.6-litre engine that was first seen in the DB2 in Vantage specification, but eventually a 3.0-litre one was introduced in 1954. This engine provided a 118 mph top speed, the first 100 of which could be reached in third gear, delivering wonderful performance to match its luxurious accommodations. Handling proved to be just as capable, and the DB2/4 was undoubtedly one of the finest sports cars produced in Great Britain at the time. Ultimately, 761 examples would be built by the time production ended in 1957.
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| Aston Martin DB2/4 Coupé 1955 |
According to its factory build sheet and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Certificate, this example was constructed on 5 May 1955 and was finished in Imperial Crimson over a blue leather interior with red piping. It was initially delivered to R.W. Cowan, of Cowan’s Ltd. in Glasgow, Scotland, as a right-hand drive example. The car passed through a couple of owners in the West Country area of the UK until 1992, when it was listed in the AMOC Register as still residing in the United Kingdom but now under the ownership of C.J. Franks, of North Bovey, Devon. The car was restored under the ownership of a familiar name in the collector car world in England, the late David Woolley, who, some 10 years ago, refinished it in green with a contrasting tan interior. In 2007, this Aston Martin was purchased by the current owner, and the restoration has been very well preserved since, as the car has travelled less than 300 miles since completion.
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