Pure Aston Martin, Analog by Nature

SPECIFICATION

• Make: Aston Martin
• Model: DB2/4 Mark I
• Year: 1954
• Engine: 3.0-litre Inline Six
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior Colour: Orient Blue
• Interior: Beige leather with walnut dashboard
• Configuration: 2+2 Sports Saloon
• Registration: UK registered

STANDOUT FEATURES

• Early Production Example – One of the earliest 451 DB2/4 MkI models produced, placing it within the most desirable build window.
• Recently Refined by DM Historics – Body restoration and refinish completed in 2026, followed by mechanical review and recommissioning for road use.
• Fully Sorted & Ready to Drive – A resolved example, free from the delays and uncertainty of restoration.
• Extensive History File – Supported by restoration records, invoices, and period documentation.
• True Grand Touring Capability – A rare combination of performance, comfort, and practicality in a 1950s Aston Martin.

OVERVIEW

This is exactly what an early DB2/4 should be — resolved, road-ready, and built to be driven.

Recently refined by DM Historics, the car has undergone a body restoration and refinish in 2026, complemented by a full mechanical review and light refurbishment to prepare it for active road use. Now UK registered and fully usable, it presents as a well-sorted example that can be enjoyed immediately, without further work or delay.

As one of the earliest DB2/4s produced, this 1954 example sits firmly within the most collectible part of the model’s production. Delivered new to France in right-hand drive, it benefits from long-term, considered ownership and a comprehensive restoration between 2007 and 2013 using genuine Aston Martin components.

The result is a car that balances originality, usability, and provenance — offering the pure, analog driving experience that defines Aston Martin of this era, without the uncertainty typically associated with early post-war cars.

SERVICE AND PREPARATION

• Comprehensive restoration completed (2007–2013)
• Body restoration and refinish completed (2026) by DM Historics
• Mechanical systems reviewed and lightly refurbished in preparation for road use
• UK registered and prepared for immediate driving
• Supported by detailed history and restoration records

WHY THIS CAR STANDS OUT

• Early production DB2/4 — the most sought-after examples within the model range
• Recently refined and recommissioned by DM Historics
• Fully sorted and road-ready, removing the risk and delay of restoration
• Strong provenance with documented history and long-term ownership
• Avoids the cost, time, and uncertainty of restoring an early DB2/4 today
• A rare opportunity to acquire a classic Aston Martin that can be driven and enjoyed from day one

BOOKING A VIEWING

Available for viewing by appointment at our Kent showroom. Early DB2/4s of this quality — restored, documented, and ready to drive — are increasingly difficult to source. Call now to avoid missing a true collectors opportunity. Enquire on +44 (0) 1732 440 494 or email sales@dmhistorics.com