1963 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible Series V
- Engine
- 3.7L DOHC inline-six, dual SU carburettors, 240 bhp
- Colour
- Platinum over red
Chassis DB4C/1102/R is a late-production Series V Aston Martin DB4 Convertible, one of only 70 road-going examples built. Delivered new in May 1963 to a London dealer in Platinum over Red with the desirable overdrive rear axle, the car retains its original matching engine. Its history spans ownership on both sides of the Atlantic, period competition use in the Pirelli Classic Marathon, and a documented £60,000 full restoration by marque specialist Chris Shenton Engineering, leaving it in concours condition.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £952,000 (≈ $1.19M)
- 1963-05-04 →Factory deliveryBell & Lunn Ltd.full documentation
Original delivery via Brooklands agent; car finished in Platinum over Red with overdrive axle option. Factory service records extend through 1969.
- 1969 → 1985Acquisition unknownUnidentified US owner(s)none documentation
Car was shipped to the United States around 1969 and reportedly visited both coasts before returning to the UK in early 1985.
- 1985 → 1988Acquisition unknownRodney Butterfieldpartial documentation
Registered to Butterfield of Witney, Oxfordshire following the car's return to the UK.
- 1988 → 1997Acquisition unknownTim Waltonpartial documentation
Raced the car in the Pirelli Classic Marathon alongside co-driver Richard Young.
- 1997 → 2000Private saleRichard Youngpartial documentation
Acquired the car after co-driving it in the Pirelli Classic Marathon; his participation in that event apparently prompted the purchase.
- 2000 → 2006Private saleDavid Bodenfull documentation
Based near Carcassonne in southwest France; commissioned a comprehensive restoration by Chris Shenton Engineering at a cost of approximately £60,000, with receipts retained on file.
- 2006 →Private saleTom Alexanderpartial documentation
Noted Aston Martin collector and racing driver; maintained the car through Aston Engineering and his own 22GT Racing operation for roughly a decade.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMr C. Hirschpartial documentation
London-based owner during the period of regular factory servicing up to approximately 1969.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Commissioned Spray Tec Restorations of Northamptonshire for thorough detailing, engine bay refinishing, brake renewal, and interior re-carpeting prior to the sale.
Competition
- —Pirelli Classic MarathonPirelli Classic MarathonDriver: Tim Walton3rd in class, 27th overall
Car ran as number 71; Richard Young served as co-driver. The result apparently motivated Young to subsequently purchase the car.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1969ServiceAston Martin
Factory service records document an unusually extended period of routine maintenance and fine-tuning through 1969, conducted on behalf of the early enthusiast owners.
Documented via Aston Martin Dorset records.
- 2006ServiceAston Engineering
Ongoing maintenance during Tom Alexander's ownership, keeping the car in concours condition.
Additional work also performed by 22GT Racing, Alexander's own motorsport company.
- —RestorationChris Shenton Engineering
Full restoration commissioned by David Boden and carried out by marque specialist Chris Shenton Engineering, encompassing bodywork restoration, a thorough engine and gearbox inspection, fitment of a new clutch, fuel pumps, stainless steel exhaust, and new bumpers, brightwork re-plating, and a full interior re-trim in red leather to original specification. Total cost approximately £60,000.
Chris Shenton personally travelled to Chateau Corduries in France to carry out some of the work; receipts are on file.
- —RestorationSpray Tec Restorations
Detailed sorting and cosmetic refurbishment by the current consignor's chosen specialist, including engine removal for bay detailing, refinishing of the engine bay and undercarriage, new brake components, re-carpeting in correct red Wilton, and relining of the boot in black.
Workshop described as noted Aston Martin experts, based in Northamptonshire.
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