LONDON.- Bonhams Aston Martin Sale features more than 50 motor cars and 170 lots of automobilia. It is the largest sale in Bonhams 16-year history at Aston Martin Works.
“This year’s sale features a selection of significantly rare left-hand drive Aston Martins from the David Brown era. At the time, only a small number of left-hand drive models were produced by the luxury marque, making the models incredibly rare. This year’s sale – in which more than a quarter of cars are left-hand drive – is very unusual indeed,” said Tim Schofield, Bonhams UK Head of Motor Cars.
“But it’s not all about left-hand drive models. This year’s sale has over 30% more lots than 2014, meaning there’s something for everyone. This includes restoration projects, such as the 1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon (Lot 201: £30,000-50,000); concours standard motor cars, such the 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupé, originally the property of His Royal Highness, Prince Bertil of Sweden (Lot 209: £250,000-300,000), and the 1961 Aston Martin DB4 'Series II' Sports Saloon (Lot 233: £420,000-460,000), plus many examples of automobilia.”
Formerly owned by Sir Peter Ustinov, lot 247, an 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage Convertible adds some Hollywood sparkle to the sale.
Originally owned by the legendary Academy Award-winning actor, playwright and diplomat Sir Peter Ustinov, this ultra-rare DB4 Vantage Convertible was delivered to him at the Montreux Palace Hotel in Switzerland in 1962. The car was intended for use on the continent, so it was ordered to be left-hand drive and specified with the more powerful, recently introduced 'Special Series' (Vantage) engine. One of only nine DB4 Series IV convertibles ever made, the DB4 is estimated at £900,000-1,000,000.
Further LHD sale highlights include the 1961 Aston Martin DB4 ‘Series II’ Sports Saloon (Lot 219: £650,000-750,000), a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon (Lot 222: £650,000-700,000), and a 1966 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible ‘Vantage’ Specification (Lot 254: £1,100,000-1,200,000).
