In 1959, James Bond chose it as his official company car in the novel "Goldfinger" by British author Ian Fleming. Bond fans and Zwischengas readers know, of course, that we are talking about the Aston Martin DB2/4 MK III, which Fleming, like many others, referred to as the DB III.
On February 24, the Sieglin auction house is now auctioning off such an Aston Martin DB 2/4 MK III built in 1955. The vehicle, with the vehicle identification number: 300.3.1.394, is in an unrestored condition. An appraisal has already been carried out and certifies a condition grade of 5 for all parts, making it a fully restored object. The starting price for the auction is 50,000 euros.
Interior
The interior has served as a refuge for rodents for the last five decades. They used all kinds of paper to build their nests - unfortunately, the vehicle documents of the Aston Martin also fell victim to the rodents.
Engine and gearbox
The 2922 cm3 six-cylinder engine, which has been increased from 142 to 164 DIN hp compared to its predecessor models, is complete but rusty. The vehicle has a 4-speed manual gearbox. The brake booster has been removed and is missing.
The report can be sent and the vehicle inspected on request. However, a telephone arrangement is necessary beforehand. If desired, the transport of the vehicle could be organized by the appraiser.
Further information about the vehicle and the auction can be found in the offer.
