Aston Martin DB2/4 MKIII Fixed Head Coupe

The DB2/4 MKIII was the last of the line before the DB4, and the car that carried Aston Martin into the 1960s. It used the Tadek Marek-reworked 2.9-litre Lagonda straight-six with twin SU carburettors and a twin exhaust, good for 178 bhp, and brought front disc brakes and a hydraulic clutch. Tickford built the bodies at Newport Pagnel, and only 551 MKIIIs were made.

This right-hand-drive example was supplied new in April 1959 through H.W. Motors in Essex. It is matching numbers and has had a full nut-and-bolt restoration using period-correct parts, finished in its original Penoy Red over off-white Connolly leather. It shows 15,500 miles and has had two previous owners.

An inspection by Klaus and Laura Kukuk, specialists in classic car appraisal, awarded it 1.83 on their 1 to 5 scale, where only four cars have ever scored a 1. The car is registered in both the UK and Germany with all taxes paid, and is VAT qualifying. The price is on application.