Aston Martin DB4 Series 3 Coupe

Stratton Motor Company are delighted to be able to offer this truly stunning example of the increasingly sought after classic 1961 Aston Martin DB4

Following success in motor racing in the 1950’s the owner of Aston Martin, David Brown, turned attention to the development of a road going car that could echo some of those successes and hence the development of arguably the most famous of the three Aston Martins, the DB4, DB5 and DB6 which have cemented their respected place in the motoring history journals.

For styling he turned to the Italian Design House ‘Carrozzeria Touring’ of Milan who developed the Superleggara (Super Lightweight) bodywork and the Tadek Marek, the Polish motor engineer who had defected to the UK at the beginning of the 2nd World War. He was tasked by David Brown with the design of an all new all alloy structured twin cam straight six engine which remained the power source right through the range from 1958 to 1971 where it the powered the early Aston Martin DBS.

The DB4 underwent five facelifts, including mechanical improvements and although they were never designated as such the Aston Martin Owners Club classified them as the Series 1 to Series 5.

This particular model for sale was designated as the Series 3, notably with the newly styled individual rear lights, five dashboard windscreen vents along with an electric rev counter. Mechanically the car remained much as its former counterparts. However, and what makes the Series 3 even more desirable is the fact it was only produced for six months between April and September 1961 during which only 165 Series 3 cars were ever built.

This particular car was registered and sold by Aston Martin sellers Brooklands and in its original colour Snow Shadow Grey with a contrasting Ink Blue Leather interior. Registered in July 1961 it spent much of its life in the UK before being exported to South Africa in 1982.

Around 2020 the car returned to the UK where it has undergone a complete documented  restoration including new paint work by Spraytech and then mechanicals by a company in Northamptonshire which included complete engine/gearbox rebuilds to 4.2l along with a triple SU carb conversion and stainless steel manifolds. The rebuild also included sensible modifications which includes the installation of modern Air conditioning and electric power steering amongst other things.

This car is simply stunning in the flesh and has to be seen to be fully appreciated.

The car will be supplied fully serviced with a comprehensive 12 months parts and labour warranty, along with 12 months RAC Roadside/Recovery for full peace of mind.

Please contact either Kevin or Roger on 01508 530491 for further details.