1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series I
- Colour
- Dark green
A rare left-hand-drive Series I Aston Martin DB4, one of just 73 such export-specification cars built between late 1958 and early 1960. Delivered new in San Francisco in November 1959 in a Peony-over-black-leather specification with chrome wire wheels, the car subsequently passed through several California-based owners, saw club-level competition at Laguna Seca in the 1970s, and reportedly took Best in Show at an Aston Martin Owners Club concours in the 1990s. It retains its matching-numbers engine and is accompanied by factory build sheet copies.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €241,250 (≈ $265K)
- 1959-11-19 → 1972Factory deliveryJ A Dalzielfull documentation
First registered owner, took delivery in San Francisco. Car originally specified in burgundy with black leather, chrome wire wheels, and whitewall tyres.
- 1972 → 1989Private saleLieutenant Colonel A Boone Crowfull documentation
Based in Newman, California. Had the car repainted red, removed bumpers, and entered it in competition. Simultaneously owned DB4 GT chassis 0175/L. Aston Martin Heritage Trust records confirm his ownership until 1989.
- 1989 →Private saleMr LaWarrepartial documentation
Reportedly commissioned a restoration during his tenure; the car subsequently took a top concours award at an Aston Martin Owners Club event in the 1990s.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownEugene Sorbopartial documentation
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based custodian who cared for the car in the early 2000s period.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownConsigning ownerpartial documentation
Had the car exported to Kuwait, repainted dark green, and retrimmed in cream leather with green piping. Car was kept in static display during this period.
Competition
- 1976Laguna Seca race event (c.1976)Driver: A Boone Crow
Period photograph on file shows the car carrying race number 96 at this circuit.
- 1977Laguna Seca race event 1977Driver: A Boone Crow8th in class
- —Aston Martin Owners Club concours (1990s)Best in Show
Award achieved during ownership by Mr LaWarre, following a reported restoration.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1972Bodywork
Car was resprayed red and bumpers were removed, presumably to prepare it for competition use.
Work carried out under Crow's ownership shortly after acquisition.
- —Restoration
A full restoration was reportedly carried out, after which the car achieved Best in Show recognition at a club-level concours during the 1990s.
Commissioned by Mr LaWarre; precise date and scope not documented in the catalogue.
- —Bodywork
The car was refinished in dark green and the interior was retrimmed in cream leather with contrasting green piping.
Carried out following export to Kuwait under the consigning owner.
- —Inspection
An examination confirmed the engine retains its original matching numbers; further mechanical inspection is advised before the car is returned to road use following a period of static storage.
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