Do we need new Aston Martin DB4 GTs?
12/13/2016
There seems to be no end to the madness (or is it overconfidence?). After the two Jaguars, the E-Type Lightweight and the XKSS, Aston Martin has now also found available chassis numbers for the DB4 GT model. It is already difficult enough to find an original classic and not fall for a fake. But now the factories are also rebuilding their successful models themselves. How long will it be before the Italians also find chassis numbers in their cellars and reissue the corresponding cars?
Yes, interest in historic cars is growing due to the lack of emotion in modern vehicles. In addition, a new market has also been discovered. Presumably, the profit per vehicle is significantly higher for a continuation model than for the new developments. But of course this destroys the real market. The original DB4 GT was first unveiled at the London Motor Show in 1959 and then built until 1963. The 3.7-liter six-cylinder engine with 3 Weber carburetors had an output of around 300 hp and sat in a shortened DB4 chassis, making the 8 specially built lightweight models the fastest British sports car. The current value of one of these "lightweight variants" is around four million francs.
Now Aston Martin wants to reissue the DB4 GT in a small series (limited to 25 units). A total of 75 of the original were built in "touring dress". The 25 new chassis numbers are now to follow on directly from the originals. In addition to the nickname "Continuation", there will be various improvements to the engine (330 hp), handling, brakes and safety equipment. All of this will make the 1230 kg DB4 GT a better "classic car", but it will only be built for use on the racetrack.
The vehicle, which will be ready for delivery in fall 2017 at an as yet unknown price, will really be something the world didn't need. Or does it?
