1963 ASTON MARTIN DB4

We are proud to offer this stunning 1963 Aston Martin DB4 'SS Engine' Series V Convertible.

-One of only 32 DB4 convertibles supplied new with the uprated "Special Series" engine

-Equipped with its matching-numbers SS engine, overdrive, and electric windows

-Finished in its factory-correct colour combination of Caribbean Pearl over Dark Blue with a black mohair convertible hood and tonneau cover

-Known ownership history from new; in the care of its previous owner from 1972 to date.

-Restored by Trinity Engineering Ltd between 2007 and 2010 with costs exceeding £140,000

-Winner of the 2016 Jarnac Concours d’Elegance

Rolling off the production line in November 1963, this Aston Martin DB4 ‘SS Engine’ Series V Convertible left the factory in the stunning shade of Caribbean Pearl over a Dark Blue Connolly hide. From the factory build sheet of note was the "Special Series" engine, installed in just 32 DB4 Convertibles. Arriving at the official dealer, Eton Motor Group in Slough, this DB4 Convertible was first registered for the road on 21 November. Likely used as a demonstrator, the car had covered 2,000 miles before the first owner to delivery, according to service records.

The Aston Martin’s first owner—an executive for Triplex Foundries Group Ltd, one of the UK’s most prominent automotive casting producers at the time—retained the DB4 until 12 February 1965. At this point, chassis 1172/R was acquired by W. Roy Coulton of Warwickshire. He retained the car for two years, before selling to Geoffrey Saunders of The Hey House, in Warwickshire. Just before Saunders acquired this DB4 Convertible, the service records noted the mileage as 9,976 miles and that a new flywheel and clutch had been installed. Mr Saunders covered a considerable number of miles, with the odometer noted at 22,925 in July 1968.

By May 1970, the DB4 was with its fourth registered keeper, a Mr P. H. Penn of West End, Surrey, but by January 1971, the car changed ownership to Paul Mervyn. Mr Mervyn enjoyed this DB4 Convertible for two years, before selling to the previous owner on 9 December 1972.

Invoices on file from Southern Classics Ltd of Chertsey, Surrey show that a full restoration took place from 1983 to 1985, with this including a full repaint and retrim. In 1990, the engine was rebuilt by K. Shergold of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Receiving continual his use beyond the millennium, specialist restorers at Trinity Engineering Ltd carried out a complete nut-and-bolt restoration on chassis 1172/R from April 2008. Detailed in numerous invoices, over £140,000 was spent.

The vehicle is accompanied by a large history file containing build sheets, period logbooks, an owner’s manual, maintenance notebooks from 1972 to present, and reams of invoices.

Presented today in its factory-correct colour combination of Caribbean Pearl Blue over Dark Blue Connolly hide, this rare matching numbers DB4 Convertible comes with unbeatable provenance and rarity.

If you have any further questions on this beautiful car, or would like to arrange a viewing, please call a member of our sales team on 01628 825110. At Knowl Hill Performance & Luxury your experience with us is key, we offer full main dealer facilities from service, MOT and warranties to detailing, tyre changes and everything in-between. All our cars come fully detailed, and clear HPI certificate