Aston Martin DB2 for sale

The engine sits in a shortened version of the tubular chassis Claude Hill drew for the 2-Litre Sports, under a fastback body by Frank Feeley; the one-piece bonnet hinges at the front and the luggage space behind the seats is reached from inside.

David Brown had bought Aston Martin and Lagonda in 1947 largely for this engine; works DB2s took the first two places in the 3-litre class at Le Mans in 1950 and third overall in 1951. 411 were built from May 1950 to April 1953, at least 102 of them drophead coupés; the first 49 had a three-piece grille and side vents.