DB4 Zagato recreation

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Supplied new to Peter Lurch, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. On 20th July 1961 Original Registration No:- NY 3645 W History:- Car was converted for racing in the late 60's and fitted with a 12 plug Indianapolis Cooper-Aston GT Engine. (As documented in the AMOC Specials Register) Car imported back to the UK in 1990. Chassis was then shortened by Shapecraft and a new Zagato body commissioned from Church Green Engineering Ltd of Semley, Dorset. As all 19 original cars were slightly different, the best features were taken from a number of cars to produce what was thought to be the optimum shape and the car was subsequently painted in Aston Martin Project Racing Green. (A colour reserved usually for works cars only) Engine is now back to the original DB4 GT format 3.7 litre fitted with new Aston Martin Factory supplied Twin Plug Cylinder Head and ancillaries completely rebuilt using new triple Webber Carburettersand manifolds, all by Jonathan Wardle, renowned ex- factory engine builder who has been involved in many racing projects with Aston Engineering, Derby. Engine then dyno and bench tested. Fitted Hardened Valve Seats and guides for Unleaded Fuel. Gearbox is original 4-speed David Brown, with new heavy duty clutch Balanced together with flywheel. Differential is 4.09 Powerlock Limited slip. Factory reconditioned. Suspension is standard DB4 GT set up using new components. Brakes are standard DB4 GT `Balanced Bar' Twin master cylinders ( as only fitted to GT cars) with DB5 Discs and callipers. Fuel tank is standard GT variant, painted, as they were originally, in satin black. Original GT pick-up and sender units fitted. Trim is to be in Dark Green Connolly Hides, with special racing seats (as fitted to Project 214). Dashboard as original, one piece, Zagato style painted in original satin black. Instruments as per DB4 GT. Door panels, under dash panels and aluminium grab/window handles are all original Zagato and were taken from 2 VEV in the early 1960's by Andy Chapman, who then was in charge of the works racing project, where the car was constantly weight reduced. A nice touch! This is an exciting opening to purchase an almost complete recreation project, with the opportunity of specifying your own final details. Please note: The discounted price of £159,950 is only applicable if the owner undertakes to have the project completed by Aston Workshop. The estimate for completion by Aston Workshop is presently £40-50,000 + VAT depending on final specification.

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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