Richard Stafford
Senior Specialist, Head of Research
LOT 6 *N
1962 Aston Martin DB4 'Series V' Sports Saloon Registration no. not UK registered Chassis no. DB4/1007/L
Sold for £230,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 6*,N
1962 Aston Martin DB4 'Series V' Sports Saloon Registration no. not UK registered Chassis no. DB4/1007/L
1962 Aston Martin DB4 'Series V' Sports Saloon
Registration no. not UK registered
Chassis no. DB4/1007/L
Registration no. not UK registered
Chassis no. DB4/1007/L
*Original left-hand drive export model
*Delivered new to Sweden
*Overdrive transmission
*Present ownership since 2007
*Delivered new to Sweden
*Overdrive transmission
*Present ownership since 2007
Footnotes
"Performance, controllability and comfort have been combined in the Aston Martin DB4 to make it a highly desirable car: one in which long journeys can be completed very quickly indeed with the minimum of risk or discomfort and the maximum of pleasure." - The Motor.
Classically proportioned and instantly recognisable from the moment of its introduction in 1958, the Touring-styled Aston Martin DB4 established a look that would evolve through the DB5 to the DB6. The DB4's new twin-cam six-cylinder engine displaced 3,670cc, delivering 240bhp, and enabling it to become the first production car capable of accelerating from a standing start to 100mph and back to rest again in under 30 seconds. At a time when few family saloons were capable of exceeding 70mph and took an age to get there, this staggering performance made the DB4 just about the fastest thing on the road, easily the equal of its Italian rivals.
Chassis 1007 is an example of the final (fifth) series manufactured between September 1962 and June 1963. It was built on a 3.5" longer wheelbase, like the DB5 that would replace it and allowing for increased leg room and a larger boot. Other improvements included 15" wheels, an electric radiator fan, and the DB4GT-type instrument panel.
The accompanying copy guarantee form shows that chassis number '1007/L' left the factory equipped with the optional overdrive; 3.77:1 rear axle ratio; heated rear screen; power aerial; radio housing; steering column distance piece; and a de-carbonising kit. The original colour scheme was Black Pearl with dark grey Connolly leather interior, and the Aston was delivered new in January 1963 to one Svend Tidstrand of Tidstrand Yllefabrik AB in Sweden.
In June 2007 the DB4 was sold to the current owner by Brinkert Classic Automobiles of Recklinghausen, Germany and exported from the EU. The car has covered minimal distance since and is likely to require re-commissioning prior to serious road use. A copy of the sales invoice is on file and the Aston also comes with a copy Swedish registration document, and various copy invoices late 1990s/early 2000s.
If the car is to remain in the UK it is subject to the low import duty rate of 5% and will require registering. A rare opportunity to acquire a left-hand drive example of this sought-after Aston Martin model.
Saleroom notices
We are pleased to confirm that some original paperwork will accompany this lot, namely a Swedish registration document. Please note the copy invoices mentioned in the catlogue description do not accompany this lot.
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| * | Import low rate |
| VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. | |
| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
