The need to widen the appeal of the already-successful DB2 resulted in the launch in October 1953 of the '2+2' DB2/4. Extensive revisions to the car's rear end made room for two occasional seats and more luggage, the latter being accessed via a hatchback rear door, one of this now-common feature's earliest applications. In addition, a raised roof-line, one-piece windscreen, larger bumpers and other detail styling changes differentiated the newcomer from its predecessor. Otherwise, the DB2/4 remained much the same as the DB2, employing the latter's rectangular-tube chassis, trailing arm independent front suspension and well-located live rear axle. The 2.6-litre six came in tuned (125bhp) Vantage specification as standard for the 2/4. Despite this, the re-design's inevitable weight gain was not fully compensated for until the arrival of the 3-litre, 140bhp engine in 1954. The car's top speed was now 118mph, with 60mph reached in around 11 seconds. David Brown's acquisition of Tickford Ltd in 1953 led to bodywork for the revised MkII model being manufactured by the Newport Pagnell coachbuilder. While mechanically very little different from its predecessor, the MkII was readily identifiable by its subtly altered lines, the most significant change being a 3/4" increase in roof height affording greater headroom. Two years after the introduction of the DB2/4 MkII came the DB MkIII - the '2/4' suffix being dropped - 551 of which, mainly saloons, were made between March 1957 and July 1959. Externally the most obvious change was the adoption of a DB3S-style grille, the new nose giving the car a more imposing look, while the interior boasted a re-designed dashboard with instruments grouped in a cowled panel ahead of the driver. The engine benefited from an extensive re-design by Tadek Marek (newly arrived from Austin) and featured, among other improvements, a stiffer block, stronger crankshaft and a new cylinder head with bigger valves. 162bhp was available with the single-pipe exhaust system, 178bhp with the dual version. Elsewhere there were improvements to both clutch and gearbox; Laycock overdrive became available and front disc brakes were standard rather than optional after the first 100 cars had been built. Despite the inevitable weight increase the MkIII was faster than any of its predecessors, top speed rising to 120mph. The Aston Martin Owners Club Register records that chassis number 'AM300/3/1368' was once registered 'WSU 537' in the UK. A left-hand drive model believed supplied new in the USA, the car was acquired by the present owner in 2001. The vehicle underwent extensive refurbishment that same year and comes with invoices from Newland Motors of Nuneaton, Warwickshire totalling circa £10,000. Finished in red with black hide interior, the vehicle is presented in good condition throughout and offered with sundry invoices dating back to 1989, instruction book, workshop manual, parts catalogue and valid Swiss Permis de Circulation. Deux ans après le lancement de la DB2/4 MkII, naît la DB MkIII, le suffixe «2/4» ayant été abandonné. 551 exemplaires, des berlines pour la plupart, seront fabriqués entre mars 1957 et juillet 1959. Probablement vendue neuve aux Etats-Unis, cette MkIII conduite à gauche a été acquise par le propriétaire actuel en 2001. Considérablement remise à neuf cette année-là, elle est proposée avec les factures de Newland Motors, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, pour un montant avoisinant les £10'000. Carrosserie rouge avec intérieur en cuir noir, elle est présentée en bon état général et proposée avec diverses factures remontant à 1989, le manuel d'instruction, le manuel d'entretien, le catalogue des pièces détachées et le permis de circulation suisse.
The need to widen the appeal of the already-successful DB2 resulted in the launch in October 1953 of the '2+2' DB2/4. Extensive revisions to the car's rear end made room for two occasional seats and more luggage, the latter being accessed via a hatchback rear door, one of this now-common feature's earliest applications. In addition, a raised roof-line, one-piece windscreen, larger bumpers and other detail styling changes differentiated the newcomer from its predecessor. Otherwise, the DB2/4 remained much the same as the DB2, employing the latter's rectangular-tube chassis, trailing arm independent front suspension and well-located live rear axle. The 2.6-litre six came in tuned (125bhp) Vantage specification as standard for the 2/4. Despite this, the re-design's inevitable weight gain was not fully compensated for until the arrival of the 3-litre, 140bhp engine in 1954. The car's top speed was now 118mph, with 60mph reached in around 11 seconds. David Brown's acquisition of Tickford Ltd in 1953 led to bodywork for the revised MkII model being manufactured by the Newport Pagnell coachbuilder. While mechanically very little different from its predecessor, the MkII was readily identifiable by its subtly altered lines, the most significant change being a 3/4" increase in roof height affording greater headroom. Two years after the introduction of the DB2/4 MkII came the DB MkIII - the '2/4' suffix being dropped - 551 of which, mainly saloons, were made between March 1957 and July 1959. Externally the most obvious change was the adoption of a DB3S-style grille, the new nose giving the car a more imposing look, while the interior boasted a re-designed dashboard with instruments grouped in a cowled panel ahead of the driver. The engine benefited from an extensive re-design by Tadek Marek (newly arrived from Austin) and featured, among other improvements, a stiffer block, stronger crankshaft and a new cylinder head with bigger valves. 162bhp was available with the single-pipe exhaust system, 178bhp with the dual version. Elsewhere there were improvements to both clutch and gearbox; Laycock overdrive became available and front disc brakes were standard rather than optional after the first 100 cars had been built. Despite the inevitable weight increase the MkIII was faster than any of its predecessors, top speed rising to 120mph. The Aston Martin Owners Club Register records that chassis number 'AM300/3/1368' was once registered 'WSU 537' in the UK. A left-hand drive model believed supplied new in the USA, the car was acquired by the present owner in 2001. The vehicle underwent extensive refurbishment that same year and comes with invoices from Newland Motors of Nuneaton, Warwickshire totalling circa £10,000. Finished in red with black hide interior, the vehicle is presented in good condition throughout and offered with sundry invoices dating back to 1989, instruction book, workshop manual, parts catalogue and valid Swiss Permis de Circulation. Deux ans après le lancement de la DB2/4 MkII, naît la DB MkIII, le suffixe «2/4» ayant été abandonné. 551 exemplaires, des berlines pour la plupart, seront fabriqués entre mars 1957 et juillet 1959. Probablement vendue neuve aux Etats-Unis, cette MkIII conduite à gauche a été acquise par le propriétaire actuel en 2001. Considérablement remise à neuf cette année-là, elle est proposée avec les factures de Newland Motors, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, pour un montant avoisinant les £10'000. Carrosserie rouge avec intérieur en cuir noir, elle est présentée en bon état général et proposée avec diverses factures remontant à 1989, le manuel d'instruction, le manuel d'entretien, le catalogue des pièces détachées et le permis de circulation suisse.
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