DB2 MKIII DHC

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We are very pleased to offer this very rare and exceptional Aston Martin DB2 MKIII Drophead Coupé. We sold this particular car in 2008 to a very prominent collector, before which it was one family owned and with only 70,000 miles from new. The car was an incredible, original barn find and has a massive history folder. The DB MKIII DHC is already a rare animal with only 84 Dropheads manufactured between 1957-59, but cars with such fantastic provenance are truly exceptional and we firmly believe that this beautiful car, completed by the Aston Workshop, is one of the best examples in the world today. With this in mind we strongly advise those who are seriously interested to contact us as soon as possible to arrange a viewing. Includes the following work completed to the highest standards: Bodywork & Chassis: The restoration has been fully documented with pictures etc. • Full body off down to chassis rebuild • Chassis completely re-enameled to concours standard • Aluminium bodywork completely & professionally re-worked to very highest standard and re-fitted to chassis • Re-painted to highest standard using modern paints & materials Engine: • Complete re-build at the Aston Workshop • Strengthened & blueprinted engine block • All new steel crankshaft, fully balanced • New steel con-rods • Cosworth forged pistons • Special boring and honing to achieve ultimate roundness & finish • Cylinder Head: Full re-build including un-leaded valves & valve inserts, new valve guides, cam buckets, new special Aston Workshop road/race cams, gas flowed & porting, our specially developed road cams fitted. Other: Special high performance multi-branch twin exhaust system All new electrics, suspension and brakes. All components fully refinished, plated and to show standards. The engine has been fully blueprinted and dyno-tested. The gearbox has been fully overhauled and rebuilt including the rare overdrive for long distance touring. Conclusion: As stated, one family has owned this particular car for most of its lifetime, since the Swift Motor Company of Derby supplied it new in July 1959. It has been the subject of a chassis-up restoration undertaken to the very highest standards by a number of Aston Martin specialists including the Aston Workshop. It really is one of the finest examples available and looks absolutely stunning in the very Darkest Racing Green, with drab olive and dark green Mohair hood. This represents a very rare opportunity to own one of the loveliest Aston Martin Dropheads on the road that is also a valuable part of our British motoring heritage. Please contact us for further details or to arrange a viewing: +44 (0) 1207 233 525 Video of this particular car...
ORIGINAL SPECIFICATION - ASTON MARTIN DB2 MKIII
       
  TOTAL PRODUCTION: ORIGINAL PRICE:  
  551 £3076  
       
PERFORMANCE: DIMENSIONS: CHASSIS: ENGINE:
0-60 MPH - 9.3 Secs Length - 4356mm Suspension Front - ndependent, coil springs Configuration - In line six
Top Speed - 119 MPH Width - 1651mm Suspension Rear - Live axle, coil springs Aspiration - Normal
BHP - 162 Height - 1359mm Drivetrain - Front engine, RWD Fuel delivery - Carburettor
Torque 180b/ft Weight - 1270Kgs Transmission - 4 speed manual with overdrive Capacity - 2922 cc
       

About Aston Workshop

Aston Workshop is an independent Aston Martin specialist located on Red Row Estate, an idyllic 37 acre venue set in the North East countryside. Red Row is located in County Durham, only 2 miles away from Beamish Museum, one of the North’s major tourist attractions. We offer a wide variety of contemporary Aston Martins for sale in our showroom including special editions, low mileage examples and high-performance models. Typically we have around 80 cars on-site at any given time. Additionally, we have an unrivalled selection of valuable heritage models which are rare and often rebuilt to bespoke specifications with discrete modern enhancements. Typically stocking fully restored examples, older restorations, drivers, 100% electric zero-emission EV conversions and even barn finds, our showroom is an unrivalled experience for the Aston Martin Enthusiast. We also build cars such as our DB4 GT Zagato recreations and our V8 Evolution 6.0.

Our sales showroom is supported by over 40 vastly experienced workshop staff working with a wide range of comprehensive in-house facilities including all aspects of Aston Martin diagnosis, repair, servicing and restoration to concours standards. Each member of our team works hard to ensure that we stay at the forefront of Aston engineering technology, Aston parts supply and full restorations including fixed-price services where applicable.

Our experienced team are also pleased to help and advise if you are a collector or seeking to purchase a car specifically for investment purposes.

The benefits of buying and selling with us include:

- Nationwide collection and delivery service on our own covered transporters
- Cars which are prepared by technicians working exclusively on Aston Martins
- Our own Aston Workshop Warranty
- A comprehensive customer service that truly works for the duration of ownership
- The confidence of dealing with a leading independent specialist established over 30 years

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