• Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead Coupe 1952
RM Auctions, 'Automobiles of London' Oct 27 2010

Lot sold

USD 244 112 - 278 985

GBP 175 000 - 200 000 (listed)

Estimate

USD 244 112 - 278 985

GBP 175 000 - 200 000 (listed)

 
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1952 Aston Martin DB2

Vantage Drophead Coupe
RM Auctions, 'Automobiles of London' Oct 27 2010 | 27 October

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1952
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Green
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

RM Auctions: Automobiles of London
October 27, 2010
ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalogue available for £50. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.
AUCTION LOCATION
Battersea Evolution
Chelsea Bridge Entrance, Battersea Park
London, United Kingdom SW11 4NJ
AUCTION:
October 27, 2010
PREVIEW:
October 26, 2010
October 27, 2010
To be offered at auction ,Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Chassis No.
LML/50/223
Estimate:
£175,000-£200,000
125 hp, 2,580 cc DOHC Vantage six-cylinder engine, two 1¾-inch SU carburettors, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs, live axle rear with coil springs, 12-inch hydraulic drum brakes front and rear. Wheelbase: 99"
- One of 98 DB2 drophead coupés built between 1949-53
- First registered as NGO 633 on 21 October, 1952
- Upgraded to Vantage specification by Aston Martin Works in 1953
- Fully documented, including origi