Launched at the London Motor Show in 1958, the Aston Martin DB4 emphatically demonstrated that a British manufacturer could better the Italians at their own game when it came to constructing the ultimate Gran Turismo. Classically proportioned and instantly recognisable from the moment of its introduction, the Touring-styled DB4 established a look that would survive, with only minor revisions, until 1970. "Following in the classic tradition of close-coupled sports saloons, the 3.7-litre DB4 Aston Martin carries orthodox modernity to its highest pitch. A luxurious two-seat saloon which can carry four adults when necessary, it recorded almost 140mph as a two-way mean speed over the measured mile. Yet we were able to record acceleration figures from 10mph in the same gear ratio," reported The Motor magazine before concluding: "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." This car's accompanying copy build sheet indicates that it was sold new via agent Callanders Garages to first owner John F Dunn, of Glasgow. 'DB4/264/R' was delivered new finished in sea green with red Connolly hide interior, and fitted with reconditioned engine '370/415' in May 1962. Subsequent owners have included Mrs J A Grant, of Carlisle and Dr Patrick Reid, of Twyford who owned the vehicle in the late 1970s/early 1980s and sold it to Swiss-domiciled S J C Klossowski de Rola in June 1982. The present owner acquired the car earlier this year. Finished in blue with Burgundy leather upholstery, it is presented in good condition throughout and offered with MoT to April 2005 and Swansea V5 registration document.
Launched at the London Motor Show in 1958, the Aston Martin DB4 emphatically demonstrated that a British manufacturer could better the Italians at their own game when it came to constructing the ultimate Gran Turismo. Classically proportioned and instantly recognisable from the moment of its introduction, the Touring-styled DB4 established a look that would survive, with only minor revisions, until 1970. "Following in the classic tradition of close-coupled sports saloons, the 3.7-litre DB4 Aston Martin carries orthodox modernity to its highest pitch. A luxurious two-seat saloon which can carry four adults when necessary, it recorded almost 140mph as a two-way mean speed over the measured mile. Yet we were able to record acceleration figures from 10mph in the same gear ratio," reported The Motor magazine before concluding: "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." This car's accompanying copy build sheet indicates that it was sold new via agent Callanders Garages to first owner John F Dunn, of Glasgow. 'DB4/264/R' was delivered new finished in sea green with red Connolly hide interior, and fitted with reconditioned engine '370/415' in May 1962. Subsequent owners have included Mrs J A Grant, of Carlisle and Dr Patrick Reid, of Twyford who owned the vehicle in the late 1970s/early 1980s and sold it to Swiss-domiciled S J C Klossowski de Rola in June 1982. The present owner acquired the car earlier this year. Finished in blue with Burgundy leather upholstery, it is presented in good condition throughout and offered with MoT to April 2005 and Swansea V5 registration document.
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