• An attractive example of the much-improved Aston Martin DB4 Series II
• Powered by the all-alloy 3,670-cc twin-cam straight-six; retains its matching-numbers engine
• Finished in the ever-popular combination of Silver Birch with black trim
• Complete with jack, build sheet, and period Blaupunkt radio
• A prime contender for recommissioning

When Aston Martin announced the DB4 in 1958, enthusiasts were left in awe. Fast, expensive, and beautiful, the 3,670-cc coupé was among the most glamorous cars of its era. Testing, however, had perhaps been lacking, and owners were soon complaining of overheating and wind noise. To counter criticism, in 1960 the Series II made its debut—key differences including a larger 17-pint sump, uprated oil pump, and a radiator blind. There were also revised brakes, proper window frames, and the bonnet hinges were moved to the front. The result was a demonstrably better machine.

Having purchased a DB2 drophead in 1952, newspaper publisher Herbert Turner Matson of Victoria, Canada, was clearly an Aston Martin fan, and in March 1961 took delivery of chassis DB4/521. Supplied by Plimley Motors of Vancouver, the Goodwood Green Series II was specified with a high-ratio axle, chrome wheels, whitewall tyres, and Marchal fog lamps. The interior was finished in Fawn, and complemented by a Motorola radio. Unfortunately, little else is known of the DB4’s provenance, the first owner having passed away in 1969. In recent times, however, this aristocratic machine has resided in Kuwait, and was at some point repainted and retrimmed—the black leather having now acquired a lovely patina. Requiring recommissioning following a period of static display, the DB4 could make an ideal project for its next owner.

Please note this lot has entered the EU on a temporary import bond, which must be cancelled either by exporting the lot outside of the EU on an approved Bill of Lading with supporting customs documentation or by paying the applicable VAT and import duties to have the lot remain in the EU.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass dieses Los mit einer vorübergehenden Importgenehmigung in die EU eingeführt wurde. Diese muss entweder durch die Ausfuhr des Loses aus der EU mit einem genehmigten Frachtbrief mit entsprechenden Zollunterlagen oder durch die Zahlung der gel-tenden Mehrwertsteuer und Einfuhrzölle aufgehoben werden, wenn das Los in der EU verbleiben soll.

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