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Testing the new DB2/4 in 1954, Autocar acknowledged that the Aston Martin had, “been well known for very many years as a sports car of fine quality and high performance,” while characterising the Newport Pagnell manufacturer’s latest offering as, “an expensive car designed to cater for the connoisseur of sportscars who is not limited by financial considerations.” With the introduction of the DB2/4, Aston Martin extended the model’s appeal to the hitherto untapped yet increasingly important market comprised of ‘sportscar enthusiasts with a family’. Modifications to the rear of the chassis plus a small reduction in fuel tank capacity liberated sufficient space within the existing design for two child-sized occasional rear seats. Alternatively, the rear seat backs could be folded down, thus creating a load-carrying platform that more than doubled the luggage space. “This transformation gives the Aston Martin DB2/4 an unrivalled luggage-carrying capacity in a car which should be capable in favourable circumstances of achieving two miles a minute,” reported The Motor. “The DB2/4 can truthfully claim to be the fastest car in the world capable of carrying two people with a month’s luggage.” This DB2/4’s restoration was commenced by a previous owner around 10 years ago. When acquired by the vendor the car lacked an engine, while the AMOC Register records that a Jaguar unit had once been fitted. The current engine and gearbox are those of a 2.6-litre Lagonda, a close relative of the Aston Martin and therefor a much more appropriate choice. Restoration work has included bodywork repairs and new panels, a full repaint and interior re-trim. No invoices relating to this work are available, but a thorough inspection ought to be sufficient to convince anyone of the quality of the rebuild. Finished in blue with cream leather interior, the vehicle is offered Swansea V5 registration document and is expected to possess a fresh MoT by time of sale.