1957 Aston Martin DB Mark III
- Engine
- 2.9L DOHC inline-six with twin SU carburetors, 178 bhp
- Colour
- Metallic silver
The 1957 Aston Martin DB Mark III is the final and most refined iteration of the DB2 lineage, notable as the first production Aston Martin to feature the marque's now-iconic grille and the first road-going Aston to offer front disc brakes. Delivered new to a celebrated Los Angeles dealership in September 1957, the car retains its original engine and build sheet. A later Florida-based owner completed a thorough restoration to a high standard, finished in metallic silver over dark grey leather.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$302,500
- 1957-09-16 →Factory deliveryPeter Satorifull documentation
Prominent Los Angeles dealer who took original delivery; build sheet documents this transaction and confirms matching engine number and original specification.
- Date unknownJimmy Dalepartial documentation
Florida-based long-term Aston enthusiast who carried out a thorough restoration to the car's current silver and dark grey leather presentation.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSmith Collectionpartial documentation
Collection whose owner required each car to be maintained in fully driveable condition for regular use.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A comprehensive restoration carried out to an exacting standard, resulting in the current metallic silver exterior with dark grey Connolly leather interior; body panels, shut lines, paintwork, and brightwork were all brought to a high level of finish.
Restoration was commissioned and overseen by owner Jimmy Dale, a dedicated Aston Martin enthusiast in Florida.
- —Service
Recent detailing work resulting in a thoroughly clean presentation both underneath the car and in the engine bay.
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