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1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1 for sale

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Mileage
39,600 miles
Exterior color
Blu Scozia
Upholstery
Tan Vaumol hide
Transmission
4-speed manual
Steering position
Right-hand drive

Overview of this 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1 used for sale

Joe Macari offers this 1959 right-hand-drive Aston Martin DB4 Series 1 in Blu Scozia over tan Vaumol hide, with 39,600 miles. Styled by Touring with Superleggera construction and launched in 1958, the DB4 introduced Tadek Marek’s twin-cam six. According to the seller, 149 Series 1 cars were built and this is the third right-hand-drive DB4, developed into a fast road car in the 1970s and later restored with an engine rebuilt to 4.2 liters.

Specifications of this 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB4 Series 1
Specialist
Joe Macari
Mileage
39,600 miles
Exterior color
Blu Scozia
Upholstery
Tan Vaumol hide
Transmission
4-speed manual
Steering position
Right-hand drive
Model year
1959
Body style
Coupe
Fuel
Gasoline
Cylinders
6
Doors
2
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Model reference specifications

Engine
Twin-cam inline-six rebuilt to 4.2 liters
Power
243 PS
Performance
240 hp (179 kW), 224 km/h and 0 to 97 km/h in 9.3 seconds in The Motor's 1960 test
Chassis
Touring of Milan designed the Superleggera body, aluminium panels over a steel tube frame on a platform chassis, and the DB4 was the first Aston Martin built at Newport Pagnell. It has wishbone front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and servo disc brakes all round.

Model background · Aston Martin DB4

Production period
1958–1963; 1,204 produced; DB4: 1,110 built; DB4 GT: 75 built; DB4 GT Zagato: 19 built
Assembly locations
United Kingdom: Newport Pagnell, England
Design and development
Federico Formenti at Carrozzeria Touring
Preceding model
Aston Martin DB Mark III

Options and equipment

Reported details and equipment

History Third right-hand-drive DB4 built at Newport Pagnell, pre-production “PP” engine number, Aston Martin’s London demonstrator, delivered in October 1959, per the seller
Preparation Developed into a fast road car in the 1970s by an Aston Martin specialist: subtly flared arches, Vantage-specification Weber carburetors
Restoration Full restoration by Pugsley & Lewis and Prestige Restorations for over £222,000, engine rebuilt to 4.2 liters and converted for unleaded fuel
VAT Status not stated by the seller

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FAQ about the 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1

How much is this 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1?

The price is on request. Ask the dealer through the contact form on this LuxuryPulse page.

How many miles does this 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1 have?

39,600 miles, as listed by the seller.

Is this 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1 new or used?

It is offered as a used car.

What color is this 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1?

Blu Scozia exterior with Tan Vaumol hide interior.

What engine does this 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1 have?

Engine: Twin-cam inline-six rebuilt to 4.2 liters. Transmission: Four-speed manual. The Aston Martin DB4 is rated at 240 hp (243 PS), according to Wikipedia.

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