1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato

US Navy attaché who ordered the car via a Paris dealer with numerous bespoke specifications; took delivery in early July 1962 following factory completion in late June.

Malmo, Sweden-based owner; acquisition may have been facilitated by the original selling Paris dealership.

Had the engine rebuilt by Robin Hamilton and dual Scintilla magnetos fitted; also had a ZF five-speed gearbox installed and likely added Zagato-style seating; raced the car for approximately four years.

London-based photographer who reinstated the correct four-speed David Brown gearbox and raced the car in club events; had the body refinished in Aston Racing Green and made several modifications later reversed.

Proprietor of Aston Martin Dorset who commissioned a full restoration between 1995 and 1997, returning the car to its original shell grey and internally uprating the engine; passed away prior to the 1998 sale.

UK-based owner following Forshaw's estate; the car was subsequently exported to the United States during or after his tenure.

US-based collector with a notable collection; held the car for roughly fourteen years before it changed hands again.

Noted competition-car specialist from whom the car was acquired for the Andrews collection.

Swedish Aston Martin dealer who entered the car in local club competition; the car was seldom seen publicly in this period and the full ownership timeline is unclear.

Current owner who has upgraded wheels and tires, optimised the car mechanically, and restored the interior to the original DB4GT seat specification using correct English leather.

Factory test outing by works driver Salvadori prior to customer delivery; runner-up overall to a Ferrari 250 GTO driven by Innes Ireland.

Entered in various local Swedish club meetings by owner Lars Wendal during a period of limited public appearances up to the early 1970s.

Owner-driven over approximately four years following engine and drivetrain upgrades carried out by Robin Hamilton.

Raced in England across several years during Cottrell's ownership, with mechanical support from Robin Hamilton and Ian Moss.

Engine rebuilt and dual Scintilla magnetos installed, which have remained on the car through all subsequent ownership.

Commissioned by Tom Leake at the time of his acquisition.

ZF five-speed gearbox fitted in place of the original four-speed unit; Zagato-style seats also believed to have been installed at this time.

Carried out during Tom Leake's ownership; the ZF installation is confirmed, the seat change is attributed but not definitively documented.

Correct David Brown four-speed gearbox reinstated, replacing the ZF unit installed by the previous owner.

Work carried out at the direction of Julian Cottrell upon acquiring the car.

Comprehensive restoration completed between 1995 and 1997, covering mechanical systems, chassis, coachwork, and a full repaint returning the car to its original body colour. The engine is believed to have been internally uprated to between 3.7 and 4.2 litres displacement as part of this work.

Commissioned by Richard Forshaw; the body was returned to its original shade and earlier modifications by Cottrell were reversed. Scintilla magnetos from the Leake era were retained.

Detailed condition inspection confirming the overall integrity of the restoration, the originality of the bodywork panels, and the correctness of fittings and finishes throughout.

Report compiled by Aston Martin authority Stephen Archer; findings included confirmation that almost no new metal had been introduced to the body structure.

Car refinished in Aston Racing Green during Cottrell's ownership; a battery cut-off switch was also added to the bodywork behind the rear quarter windows.

Both modifications were later reversed under subsequent ownership.

Front anti-roll bar diameter increased and additional dampers fitted inside the rear coil springs to enhance handling; these changes were noted as pre-dating the 2015 inspection.

Described as a well-executed setup modification for a car intended to be driven; exact date and owner during whose tenure this was done are not specified.

New 16-inch painted wire wheels and matching tyres fitted, and extensive mechanical dialling-in carried out to optimise performance.

Carried out during Paul Andrews' ownership as part of the collection's standard preparation approach.

Interior returned to original DB4GT specification with new leather upholstery sourced from England, replacing seats fitted by a previous owner.

Undertaken during Paul Andrews' ownership; the leather was described as correct to the original specification and procured at significant expense.