1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series I
- Engine
- 3.7L DOHC inline-six, all-aluminum, twin SU carburettors, 240 bhp
- Colour
- Snow Shadow Grey over red leather
A 1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series I in left-hand drive configuration, one of only 73 originally built to that specification, featuring the distinctive frameless doors, rear-hinged bonnet, and egg-crate grille of the earliest production examples. Delivered new through West Coast importer Charles Hornburg to a Los Angeles customer, the car was comprehensively restored in 1991 by respected Aston Martin vintage racing technician Simon Rodd and subsequently passed through several noted collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Most recently repainted in its original Snow Shadow Grey over Red leather, it presents in concours condition with approximately 6,000 post-restoration miles.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$621,000
- 1960 → 1960Factory deliveryCharles Hornburgpartial documentation
West Coast US importer for Aston Martin who received the car as the initial delivery point before passing it to the first retail buyer.
- 1960 →Private salePaul S. Pollackpartial documentation
Los Angeles-based owner associated with Karl's Shoes Limited; purchased new through the Hornburg dealership.
- 2000 →Private saleMiller Motorcarspartial documentation
Greenwich, Connecticut Aston Martin dealership that acquired the car via trade around the year 2000.
- → 2011Private saleUK-based Aston Martin collectorpartial documentation
Described as a prominent Aston Martin enthusiast; the car was relocated to the United Kingdom before being returned to the US in 2011.
- 2011 → 2016Acquisition unknownUS-based owner post-2011 returnpartial documentation
Brought the car back to the United States and used it for leisure driving over several seasons; the car had approximately 6,000 miles accrued since its earlier restoration.
- 2016 →Private saleMost recent caretakerpartial documentation
Commissioned a full cosmetic restoration returning the car to its factory color scheme of Snow Shadow Grey over red leather.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSimon Roddpartial documentation
Respected Aston Martin vintage racing technician who undertook a full restoration using period-correct components in 1991; exhibited the car with notable class-award success before later becoming an Aston Martin franchise dealer.
- Date unknownPrivate saleRaymond Minellapartial documentation
Well-regarded Connecticut collector during whose ownership the car continued to accumulate concours awards.
Competition
- —Concours appearances during Simon Rodd ownershipMultiple class awards
Car was exhibited at various concours events while under Rodd's care following the 1991 full restoration, earning numerous class prizes.
- —Concours appearances during Raymond Minella ownershipSeveral concours awards
Car continued its concours success during the Connecticut collector's tenure.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1991RestorationSimon Rodd
Comprehensive ground-up restoration undertaken using only original components, returning the car to concours standard.
Rodd was recognised as a knowledgeable Aston Martin vintage racing specialist at the time of the work.
- 2011Service
Thorough recommissioning service carried out after the car's return to the United States, ahead of several seasons of active road use.
Car had accumulated approximately 6,000 miles since the 1991 restoration at this point.
- —Bodywork
Full cosmetic restoration returning the car to its factory-correct Snow Shadow Grey exterior with Red leather interior, carried out during the most recent ownership period beginning 2016.
Work resulted in presentation described as exceptional concours condition throughout.
Are you the owner of this car?
This car's public record is built from its auction and competition history. Register your ownership and privately add your own records to make it a verified Legacy Metrics passport — provenance that backs your car's value at sale and gives your insurer evidence to price against. Roy reviews and verifies every registration personally.