1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV
- Engine
- Matching-numbers unit, inline-six twin-cam (3.7L)
- Colour
- Grey
Chassis DB4/882/L is a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV, one of only 185 produced, delivered new via J.S. Inskip in New York to its first owner in a special-order Rose Beige finish with red leather and a comprehensive options package. The car was exhibited at the 1962 New York International Auto Show and subsequently passed through several American owners in the following decades, appearing at concours events in the 1990s. It retains its matching-numbers engine and was later exported to Kuwait. Currently presented in grey, it awaits restoration.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €275,000 (≈ $303K)
- 1962 →Factory deliveryLindley G. Paskusfull documentation
First retail owner who specified an extensive options package including overdrive, electric windows, chrome wheels, and a bespoke luggage set; the car was subsequently exhibited at a major New York motor show.
- 1962-02-28 → 1962-05-10Factory deliveryJ.S. Inskipfull documentation
Aston Martin's New York distributor received the car from the factory; it arrived in New York on 10 May 1962 and was prepared for the first retail owner.
- 1985 → 1990Acquisition unknownW. A. Lobbpartial documentation
Atlanta, Georgia owner who registered the car with the Aston Martin Owners Club; the vehicle received fresh silver paintwork, a clutch replacement, and front seat re-trim during his ownership.
- 1992 →Acquisition unknownMr. Hughespartial documentation
Entered the car in the Lime Rock Concours on multiple occasions beginning in 1992.
- 1996 → 1997Acquisition unknownMr. D. Duffuspartial documentation
Owner in 1996 who sold the car to the next owner the following year.
- 1997 →Private saleMr. Epsteinpartial documentation
Entered the car in additional concours events during his ownership, achieving a third-place finish and winning the Ziebart Trophy on one occasion.
- 2004 →Acquisition unknownMr. S. Elliottpartial documentation
Last recorded owner before the current consignor; the car was subsequently exported to Kuwait.
- Date unknownWashington D.C. registered ownerpartial documentation
Early history after the first owner is unclear; the vehicle reappears in records via a Washington D.C. registration in the early 1980s.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownKuwait-based ownerpartial documentation
The car was exported to Kuwait at some point; it is presently finished in grey over red leather.
Competition
- 19621962 New York International Auto ShowExhibited
The car was displayed at the show with special factory-supplied 'DB4' show plates; it was among the first Series IV examples delivered new to the US market.
- 1992Lime Rock ConcoursMultiple entries from 1992; 3rd place on one occasion, Ziebart Trophy winner on another
Entered repeatedly by Mr. Hughes starting in 1992, then later by Mr. Epstein who achieved the class placing and trophy win.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1989Bodywork
The car received a new silver paint finish, a clutch replacement, and re-trimmed front seat leather, as recorded by the AMOC.
Work carried out during W. A. Lobb's ownership.
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