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.
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
FAQ
FAQ about the 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1
What is the asking price of the 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1 listed on LuxuryPulse?
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What is the listed mileage of the 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1 listed on LuxuryPulse?
Listed mileage for the 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1 listed on LuxuryPulse: The seller’s odometer reading is equivalent to approximately 39,600 miles.