1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series I
- Engine
- 3.7L twin-cam straight-six
- Colour
- Silver (originally Sea Green from factory)
A mid-production Series I Aston Martin DB4, chassis DB4/136/L, built during the summer of 1959 and delivered new to a French customer in Lyon via the agent Société Mirabeau. Finished originally in Sea Green over White Gold leather, it passed through several French owners before being exported to Kuwait, where it joined a private collection. The matching-numbers car is presented in silver over black leather and is offered for restoration.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €320,000 (≈ $352K)
- 1959-06-13 → 1961Factory deliveryMonsieur Seutetfull documentation
Original buyer based in Lyon, France, who ordered the car through the agent Société Mirabeau. Parted with the vehicle when a newer Series IV model was ordered.
- 1961 → 1961-11-24Private saleSociété Mirabeaufull documentation
French agent who briefly reacquired the car after Seutet sold it back, then resold it within a week.
- 1961-11-24 → 1964-10-13Private saleAteliers Versignyfull documentation
Parisian property development firm that held the car for roughly three years before it changed hands again.
- 1964-10-13 → 1967-12-18Private saleMr. Clapfull documentation
Paris-based third private owner who kept the car for approximately three years before selling it on.
- 1967-12-18 →Private saleMonsieur Jacques Pelissierpartial documentation
Resident of Uzes who is believed to have retained ownership for a substantial period; a build sheet notation references an owner in 2007.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownKuwaiti collection ownerpartial documentation
The vehicle was exported to Kuwait and became part of a notable private collection, where it has remained until being consigned for this sale. The car's exterior was refinished in silver with a black leather interior during this period of ownership.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Bodywork
The car's exterior was refinished in silver at some point in its history, replacing the original Sea Green factory colour; the interior was also retrimmed in black leather, replacing the original White Gold upholstery.
Exact date and location of this work are unknown. The original colour scheme is considered exceedingly rare and a return to it is identified as a priority for future restoration.
- —Inspection
A historical assessment carried out by automotive historian Marc Rabineau confirmed the car retains its matching-numbers engine; a report was produced documenting the findings.
The factory build sheet, historic ownership records, and Rabineau's report together accompany the car.
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