1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark III Saloon
- Engine
- 2.9L DOHC inline-six with factory competition head and triple Weber 40 DCOE side-draft carburetors, over 200 bhp
A 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark III saloon, chassis 1363, delivered new in California and subsequently fitted with a factory competition cylinder head, triple Weber 40 DCOE carburettors, and Girling front disc brakes. The car compiled an active period racing career at circuits including Laguna Seca and Pomona before passing through five documented owners across the United States and Switzerland. Following two restoration phases and participation in over 40 classic rallies under Swiss ownership, it holds a current FIVA Passport and retains 16 original period competition plaques.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$335,500
- 1958-11-28 →Factory deliveryDr. Robert Pyefull documentation
First registered owner, based in Woodland, California. The car was prepared for competition use during his tenure, accumulating at least 16 documented period race appearances.
- 1987 → 1994Acquisition unknownSteve Warrenpartial documentation
Resident of North Hollywood, California; identified as the second owner in supporting documentation. The car had been laid up for a lengthy period before passing to him.
- 1994 →Private saleRobert Dalypartial documentation
Massachusetts-based collector who initiated a restoration programme covering mechanical work plus bodywork and interior. The project was left incomplete after he became ill and chose to sell.
- 2003 → 2013Acquisition unknownJean-François Wulpillierpartial documentation
Fourth owner, resident of Reichenburg, Switzerland; repatriated the car to Europe and actively campaigned it in classic rallies. A full mechanical and interior refresh was carried out over the 2004–2005 winter period, after which the car participated in over 40 historic rallying events.
- 2013 →Acquisition unknownSwiss resident, fifth ownerpartial documentation
Anonymous Swiss-based owner who continued using the car for rallying; odometer read approximately 78,500 miles as of early 2015, with maintenance handled by a Swiss specialist.
Competition
- 1958Laguna Seca
One of at least 16 period competition outings evidenced by dashboard plaques still mounted in the engine bay.
- —Pomona Sports Car Races
Period race appearance during the car's early competition life; precise date not recorded in the prose.
- —Cotati Sports Car Races
Period race appearance during the car's early competition life; precise date not recorded in the prose.
- —Oldtimer rallies (multiple)Driver: Jean-François Wulpillier
More than 40 historic rallying events entered after the 2004–2005 restoration; specific event names and dates not itemised in the prose.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1994Restoration
Partial restoration commissioned by third owner: mechanical upgrades were performed and chassis and cosmetic work were completed, though the full programme was not finished before the car was sold.
Work was halted when the owner fell ill; the car was sold in a partially restored state.
- 2005Restoration
Comprehensive recommissioning at approximately 62,500 miles: interior fully replaced and engine completely overhauled.
Work carried out over the winter of 2004–2005 under the fourth owner's direction ahead of resumed historic rally participation.
- —Modification
Original cylinder head, intake manifolds, and SU carburettors replaced with a factory competition head, uprated intake and exhaust manifolds, and triple Weber 40 DCOE side-draft carburettors reportedly sourced from DB3S/112. Driving lights were also added within the grille.
Work carried out early in the car's life, during its active period racing phase.
- —ServiceSwiss marque specialist
Most recent servicing carried out by a marque specialist based in Switzerland.
Performed during the fifth owner's tenure; exact date not stated.
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