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1952' Aston Martin DB2
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£298,000Published 26 September 2023ID: AITs0f
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Information from the owner
Body: Sports Car
Age: 71 years
Exterior color: Brown
Seller's comments about 1952' Aston Martin DB2
- "Matching number" - Completely "frame-off" - restored by Aston Martin specialists - Extensively documented - Technology extensively optimized - Suitable for "Mille Miglia" Description:
The DB2 prototype appeared as one of three Aston Martins at the 1949 24 Hours of Le Mans. The production model of the DB2 was first shown at the New York Auto Show in April 1950. Although demand was high, examples 2 to 4 were reserved for use in the 1950 24 Hours of Le Mans. The cars took the first two places and were used again in 1951. The success brought fame to David Brown's rising company and convinced its management to build a series of purpose-built racing vehicles, starting with the DB3.
Only 238 Aston Martin DB 2 vehicles were manufactured with Vantage specification between 1950 and 1953.
According to available documents, the car presented here was completely “frame-off” restored down to the last screw by an Aston Martin specialist with great attention to detail. To improve the driving characteristics, the technology was extensively optimized while taking originality into account. Extensive photo documentation of the restoration process, a heritage certificate and the built sheet are available. The vehicle impresses with its very high standard of restoration and outstanding driving characteristics.
Furnishing:
4-speed manual transmission, 3 Weber double carburettors, sports suspension, optimized rear axle with limited-slip differential, aluminum brake drums, reinforced spoke wheels in 5" x 16" inches, and much more. m.
Engine:
2. 800 cc, 202 HP, engine upgrade to 2.8 liters. and 202 hp according to the test bench protocol.
- "Matching-Number"- "Frame-off"-restored by Aston Martin specialist- Well documented- Technics extensively optimized- "Mille Miglia" eligibleDescription:
The prototype DB2 appeared as one of three Aston Martins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1949. The production model of the DB2 was first shown at the New York Auto Show in April 1950. Although demand was high, examples 2 to 4 were reserved for use in the 1950 24 Hours of Le Mans. The cars took the first two places and were entered again in 1951. The success brought fame to David Brown's ascendant company and convinced its management to build a series of cars specifically designed for racing, starting with the DB3.
Only 238 Vantage specification cars of the Aston Martin DB 2 were produced between 1950 and 1953.
According to the available documentation, the car presented here was completely "frame-off" restored with great attention to detail by an Aston Martin specialist down to the last screw. In order to improve the driving characteristics, the technology was extensively optimized, taking into account the originality. A comprehensive photo documentation of the restoration process, a Heritage Certificate and the Built sheet are available. The vehicle convinces by a very high restoration standard with outstanding driving characteristics.
Equipment:
4-speed manual gearbox, 3 Weber twin carburettors, sports suspension, optimized rear axle with limited slip differential, aluminum brake drums, reinforced spoke wheels in 5" x 16" inch, and much more.
Engine:
2. 800 cc, 202 hp, engine upgrade to 2, 8 lt. and 202 hp according to dynosheet.
The DB2 prototype appeared as one of three Aston Martins at the 1949 24 Hours of Le Mans. The production model of the DB2 was first shown at the New York Auto Show in April 1950. Although demand was high, examples 2 to 4 were reserved for use in the 1950 24 Hours of Le Mans. The cars took the first two places and were used again in 1951. The success brought fame to David Brown's rising company and convinced its management to build a series of purpose-built racing vehicles, starting with the DB3.
Only 238 Aston Martin DB 2 vehicles were manufactured with Vantage specification between 1950 and 1953.
According to available documents, the car presented here was completely “frame-off” restored down to the last screw by an Aston Martin specialist with great attention to detail. To improve the driving characteristics, the technology was extensively optimized while taking originality into account. Extensive photo documentation of the restoration process, a heritage certificate and the built sheet are available. The vehicle impresses with its very high standard of restoration and outstanding driving characteristics.
Furnishing:
4-speed manual transmission, 3 Weber double carburettors, sports suspension, optimized rear axle with limited-slip differential, aluminum brake drums, reinforced spoke wheels in 5" x 16" inches, and much more. m.
Engine:
2. 800 cc, 202 HP, engine upgrade to 2.8 liters. and 202 hp according to the test bench protocol.
- "Matching-Number"- "Frame-off"-restored by Aston Martin specialist- Well documented- Technics extensively optimized- "Mille Miglia" eligibleDescription:
The prototype DB2 appeared as one of three Aston Martins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1949. The production model of the DB2 was first shown at the New York Auto Show in April 1950. Although demand was high, examples 2 to 4 were reserved for use in the 1950 24 Hours of Le Mans. The cars took the first two places and were entered again in 1951. The success brought fame to David Brown's ascendant company and convinced its management to build a series of cars specifically designed for racing, starting with the DB3.
Only 238 Vantage specification cars of the Aston Martin DB 2 were produced between 1950 and 1953.
According to the available documentation, the car presented here was completely "frame-off" restored with great attention to detail by an Aston Martin specialist down to the last screw. In order to improve the driving characteristics, the technology was extensively optimized, taking into account the originality. A comprehensive photo documentation of the restoration process, a Heritage Certificate and the Built sheet are available. The vehicle convinces by a very high restoration standard with outstanding driving characteristics.
Equipment:
4-speed manual gearbox, 3 Weber twin carburettors, sports suspension, optimized rear axle with limited slip differential, aluminum brake drums, reinforced spoke wheels in 5" x 16" inch, and much more.
Engine:
2. 800 cc, 202 hp, engine upgrade to 2, 8 lt. and 202 hp according to dynosheet.
