Beschreibung:

"Performance, controllability and comfort have been combined in the Aston Martin DB4 to make it a highly desirable car: one in which long journeys can be completed very quickly indeed with the minimum of risk or discomfort and the maximum of pleasure." - The Motor. Manufactured between October 1958 and June 1963, the DB4 developed through no fewer than five series. The first had already undergone a number of improvements, including the fitting of heavy-duty bumpers after the first 50 cars, before the second series arrived in January 1960. A front-hinged bonnet, bigger brake calipers and an enlarged sump were the major changes made on the Series II, while the third series featured separate rear lights, two bonnet stays and a host of improvements to the interior fittings. Manufactured between September 1961 and October 1962, the fourth series was readily distinguishable by its new grille with seven vertical bars, shallower bonnet intake and recessed rear lights, while the final, fifth, series was built on a wheelbase lengthened by 3.5" to 15' (allowing for increased leg room and a larger boot) and gained 15"-daimeter wheels, an electric radiator fan and the DB4GT-type instrument panel. One of 49 Series V (non-Vantage) saloons produced, this example - chassis number '1040/R' - was supplied new to Riverside Garage in Wales and subsequently exported to Australia before returning to Europe around 1994 when it was based in Portugal. The previous owner purchased the car in 1998 and kept it until late 2001. Since then it has gone through the vendor's workshops where recent maintenance carried out has included head gasket, brakes, master cylinder and various other works. Finished in Dubonnet Rosso with black leather interior, this fine example of a classic British GT is presented in good condition throughout and comes with sundry invoices, current MoT and Swansea V5.