1962 ASTON MARTIN DB4 Series 3

Engine: 6 cyl 3700cc
Gearbox: 4 speed manual.

History::  : The DB4 was shown to the public first at the Paris Motor Show in October 1958 to a rapturous reception. Styled by Touring of Italy, and with a completely new platform chassis and engine. Even now it is still one of the most beautiful cars of all time and has heavily influenced every Aston Martin model that has followed to this day. The all alloy 3.7 litre engine developed approx 260 bhp and endowed the DB4 with a top speed of 140mph. 4 wheel disc brakes were offered for the first time, thus making a true GT with high performance, road holding and braking to match.
This particular car was the subject of a major refurbishment in the 90’s and has seen very little use since. Finished in Caribbean metallic blue with red hide interior and fitted with full length Webasto sunshine roof. Fabulous to drive.

History of 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series III
Chassis No: DB4/727/L
Engine  No:         370/713
Body    No:          727/L

Supplied new through Mirabeau in Paris sold to well known French industrialist Pierre Firmin-Didot on 5/7/61, original colour was Black Pearl with Red Connolly hide. Registered 63 LH 75

Subsequently sold it on to TV- radio journalist

1973-1976 Monsieur Pirre De Branges. Engine rebuilt 31/7/73 by Motor-Action. Thereafter it appears that all other maintenance of the car was through world renowned Aston specialist Richard Williams.

1976-1979 acquired by Comte Audoin de Dampierre, president of AO Club of France and well known Aston collector. He had 2 identical DB4’s with consecutive chassis numbers 727 and 728,
1978 Comte Audoin de Dampierre entered the car into events both in the UK and Europe.
Homologation papers for the car from the ASAVE in 1979

1978-1987 Comte de Dampierre sold the car to Lawyer in Paris-Monsieur Maître Didier

1987-1988 Paris

1988-Current
Mileage of about 115k kms is I think correct taken from the various invoices we have in the file.
About 50k with at Downton Vintage over a period of 2 years, mostly on bodywork.

For Comte Audoin de Dampierre see link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCxMXPQkNys