One of a Kind Coachbuilt Aston Martin at The Pebble Beach Auctions

One of a Kind Coachbuilt Aston Martin at The Pebble Beach Auctions

1954 Aston Martin DB2 4 Spider2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Award WinnerCoachwork by BertoneEstimate: $3,000,000 - $4,000,000Chassis: LML/505Engine: VB6J/91

Offered by Gooding & Company

The Bertone-bodied Aston Martin DB2/4 Spider represents one of the most fascinating chapters in the British marque’s history and was born out of American enthusiasm.

The story behind this coachbuilt beauty begins with the owner of one the largest American distributors of European cars, S.H. “Wacky” Arnolt, who had a strong creative pursuit to deliver to the United States special-bodied cars built on British chassis.

While Arnolt ordered various British chassis for Bertone to body, he was truly drawn to the prestigious Aston Martin DB2/4. The DB2/4’s sporting chassis was an ideal working platform for Bertone’s vision for these cars. Six chassis (LML/502-LML507) were shipped to Italy for bodywork and only three were produced in this distinctive Spider style by Bertone.

The 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Spider presented here, chassis LML/505, is the sole “Deluxe Competition Model” Spider and featured elegant chrome trim, a full windscreen and luxurious interior appointments.

It was the 1954 New York Auto Show car that was purposely built to impress none other than David Brown himself. This Aston Martin comes from a prominent car collection, has been meticulously restored, very well documented and is a perfect candidate for any concours or rally event.

The Pebble Beach AuctionsAugust 20 & 21, 2016Location:

Pebble Beach Equestrian CenterCorner of Stevenson Dr. and Portola Rd.Viewing:

Wednesday, August 1710:00am - 6:00pmThursday, August 188:00am - 6:00pmFriday, August 199:00am - 7:00pmSaturday, August 209:00am - 4:30pmSunday, August 219:00am - 5:30pmAuction:

Saturday, August 205:00pmSunday, August 216:00pmAdmittance:

Admittance - $40, admits one to all eventsCatalogue - $100, admits two to all eventsCash or credit card only.Children under 12 free.Bidder Registration:

$200 includes a catalogue, admission for two to the viewing and auction with two reserved seats, subject to availability.


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