The star of the show at Silverstone Auctions’ Salon Privé Sale held at Blenheim Palace on Friday 4 September will be an outstanding and very rare Aston Martin.
Presented with superb history and in immaculate condition, the 1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage will command a guide price of £675,000 – £775,000 and will be the headline lot in an auction of over 60 exceptional, handpicked modern and classic cars.
Finished in its original Goodwood Green paint and red leather interior, the striking Aston Martin is believed to be one of only 50 cars built in this specification, and one of only three Series V Vantages to be built with an automatic ‘Borg Warner’ gearbox.
[tweetable]Aston Martin produced the DB4 from October 1958 to June 1963[/tweetable] and in that time made five ‘Series’ variants of shape and specification. The later Series V models were built between September 1962 and June 1963 and had a longer wheelbase (3.5-feet), creating increased legroom and space for luggage, making them superb grand touring machines.
Delivered new on 24 August 1963, this particularly model, chassis #1197, is believed to be one of the last to leave the factory – the last being #1215L – before building of the later DB5 model commenced. The matching numbers Vantage variant has a unique and fully documented history as well as being recently restored to fast-road specification, by specialist Aston Martin race preparers.
During the restoration a four-speed David Brown manual gearbox with overdrive was fitted along with a full handling kit comprising springs, roll bars and Koni dampers. The brakes were also upgraded as well as adjustable power steering to further complement the driving experience. A set of custom-made ‘off-set’ Borrani wheels and restored red leather interior finish off the tasteful modifications.
The car comes with a comprehensive history file, including the factory records on the build sheet from 1963 to 1966 and correspondence from Aston Martin to the first two owners. It also comes with the original gearbox, allowing any future owner to return the car to original specification. The history then follows from 1973 to 2015 with vast amounts of invoices, receipts, MoT certificates and the now void tax discs, giving a detailed record of this car’s past.
Operations Manager and Classic Car Consignor, Harry Whale said: “We are very excited to offer this DB4 Series V Vantage, which incorporates an intoxicating blend of extraordinary provenance and history, along with an unrivalled driving experience. It’s a stunning example of the DB4 Series V Vantage and a car to cherish for years to come. Next month’s sale epitomises what we can do here at Silverstone Auctions – offering a quality, eclectic mix of exciting cars.”
The catalogue for The Salon PrivéSale has now closed. Anyone interested in registering to bid can call +44 (0) 1926 691 141 or visit the website www.silverstoneauctions.com for more information.
For the full list of lots in The Salon Privé Sale, please visit: http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/the-salon-prive-sale-2015/view_lots
