Race Retro Classic & Competition Car Sale 2020 21st - 23rd February 2020

Classic Cars - Saturday 22nd February 2020 www.silverstoneauctions.com 115 + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20% Mr Gould kept his Aston for almost ten years before passing custodianship to its next owner in 1997, and he, in turn, looked after the car for the following 20 years. He clearly cherished it hugely during this period and we can see from the owner’s file that between 2008 and 2015 the bodywork was substantially restored and a fresh coat of British Racing Green applied. The lovely patina of the interior was such that, on advice from specialists and fellow Aston owners, it was decided to leave as is rather than replace. The engine was rebuilt by leading Aston Martin specialist Davron, the carburettors were rebuilt, as were the front suspension and steering assembly. The brakes were relined and fitted with Alfin drums and, as a nod to practicality, an alloy radiator and electric fan were fitted. A custom-made twin stainless steel exhaust was also fitted. The results of all this work were so impressive that the car was awarded Third in Class at the 2016 Aston Martin Concours d’Elegance at Duxford. Later that year it was decided to sell the DB2/4 after 20 years of ownership and our vendor purchased OOX 209 to add to his significant private collection. Our vendor, a real classic car enthusiast, has always wanted to compete in the Mille Miglia and saw this ‘54 DB2/4 as a perfect opportunity in which to tick, one of the most significant motoring events in the world, off his bucket list. FIVA papers were therefore applied for and successfully obtained, however, a change in private circumstance meant that dream never came to fruition so, regrettably, the car is being offered to the open market, however, he intends to fulfil his Mille Miglia dreams one day. In order to keep the car up to his exacting standards, the current owner has spent over £30,000 during his ownership, with Moto Technique in 2017 and with marque experts Nic Mee in 2019 and there are invoices in the file detailing this care and attention. The Aston is accompanied by a fascinating history file containing a variety of invoices for the aforementioned maintenance, repairs and restoration work dating back to the 1960’s, a photographic record of the recent restoration, correspondence and the normal ownership documents, logbooks etc. This is classic Aston ownership at its very best and we thoroughly recommend a closer inspection. 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 LOT 429 More Images Lot 429 Bid On Lot 429