1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Sports Saloon
- Engine
- 3.0L inline-six twin-cam, 140 bhp
- Colour
- Imperial Crimson
A 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 3.0-litre Sports Saloon, chassis LML/785, supplied new to King Baudouin of Belgium and delivered through the Belgian Aston Martin concessionaire Mannes via the Paris embassy. Originally finished in Imperial Crimson with beige hide interior, the car is accompanied by photographs showing King Baudouin alongside his brother, the future King Albert II. Comprehensively restored to original specification over the period 2001–2008, it has since seen light use within a private collection and remains in ready-to-drive condition.
Ownership
- 2020-10-11Auction saleSold €230,000 (≈ $253K)
- 1955-02-01 →Factory deliveryKing Baudouin of Belgiumfull documentation
Delivered via the Belgian Aston Martin concessionaire Mannes, originally finished in Imperial Crimson with beige hide interior. Car was apparently routed through the Paris embassy, consistent with Belgian royal family practice for security purposes.
- 2001 → 2008Unknown restorer or interim ownernone documentation
A full restoration to original specification was carried out during this period, completed by 2008.
- 2011-02-01 →AuctionCurrent owner since 2011full documentation
Acquired at Bonhams Paris sale in February 2011 (Lot 324); kept within a private collection with limited use, maintained at a German specialist in 2019.
Competition
- 2019-10-01Zoute Concours
Car was driven from Frankfurt to the event and back, covering roughly 1,000 kilometres in total without mechanical issues.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2001Restoration
Full restoration to original specification commenced around 2001 and completed by 2008; scope described as comprehensive.
Work spanned several years; the commissioning owner is not identified in the catalogue.
- 2019ServiceEsdar Klassische Fahrzeuge
Major service carried out, incorporating a full overhaul of the braking system and fitment of new tyres.
Workshop is located in Bielefeld, Germany; invoice retained in the car's file.
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