From barn find to concours vehicle - Aston Martin auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

TEXTMay 2, 2015 · 4 min

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Aston Martin DB 4 'Series II' Sports Saloon (1960) - offered as lot 245 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB5 Convertible to 'Vantage' Specification (1966) - offered as lot 254 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB7 Prototype Body Shell - offered as lot 227 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe (2004) - offered as lot 230 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin Virage Coupé (1990) - offered as lot 202 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin Lagonda Saloon (1984) - offered as lot 205 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin Virage Coupe (1990) - offered as lot 220 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin Lagonda Saloon (1984) - offered as lot 228 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin Virage Volante (1994) - offered as lot 243 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 Competition Coupe (2010) - offered as lot 216 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB7 V12 Race Car (2004) - offered as lot 224 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB7 Race Car V12 GT Body Shell, Engine and Components - offered as Lot 225 at the Aston Martin Factory Auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB7 GT Six-cylinder Race Car Project - offered as Lot 226 at the Aston Martin Factory Auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon (1958) - offered as lot 201 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin V8 Series 2 Sports Saloon (1972) - offered as lot 203 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon (1967) - offered as lot 204 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB4 Series I 4.2-Litre to DB4 GT Specification (1959) - offered as lot 206 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin Virage Volante Convertible (1994) - offered as lot 207 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante Convertible (2000) - offered as lot 208 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupe (1952) - offered as lot 209 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB6 'Mark 1' Volante Convertible (1967) - offered as lot 210 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon (1964) - offered as lot 211 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage 'Series 2' Sports Saloon (1980) - offered as lot 212 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB4 'Series I' Sports Saloon (1960) - offered as lot 214 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante Convertible (1988) - offered as lot 215 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB6 'Mark 1' Vantage Sports Saloon (1969) - offered as lot 217 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB4 'Series III' Sports Saloon (1962) - offered as lot 218 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB4 'Series II' Sports Saloon (1961) - offered as lot 219 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark II Sports Saloon (1956) - offered as lot 221 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon (1964) - offered as lot 222 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin AMV8R 'Evo 4' (1971) - offered as lot 223 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon (1964) - offered as lot 229 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Coupe Prototype (1999) - offered as lot 231 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon (1968) - offered as lot 232 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB4 'Series S II' Sports Saloon (1961) - offered as lot 233 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin V8 Series 3 Car 'Stage 1' Sports Saloon (1978) - offered as Lot 234 at the Aston Martin Factory Auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sports Saloon (1966) - offered as lot 235 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB6 'Mark 1' Volante (1968) - offered as lot 236 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB4 4.0-Litre Series IV Convertible (1962) - offered as lot 237 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB2/4 2.6-Litre Sports Saloon (1954) - offered as lot 238 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin Vantage Sports Saloon (1973) - offered as lot 239 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon (1964) - offered as lot 240 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante 'Series 2' Convertible (1988) - offered as lot 241 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon (1971) - offered as lot 242 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon (1963) - offered as lot 244 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin V8 Series 2 Sports Saloon (1973) - offered as lot 246 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage Convertible (1962) - offered as lot 247 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB2/4 'Mark I' Vantage Sports Saloon (1954) - offered as lot 248 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DBS V8 Automatic Sports Saloon (1971) - offered as lot 249 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon (1971) - offered as lot 250 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB6 Automatic Sports Saloon (1966) - offered as lot 251 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB2/4 MkII Coupé (1966) - offered as lot 252 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon Project (1959) - offered as lot 253 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Automatic Sports Saloon (1969) - offered as lot 255 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

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Aston Martin DB7 Prototype Body Shell - angeboten als Lot 227 an der Aston Martin Werksversteigerung von Bonhams am 9. Mai 2015

Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe (2004) - angeboten als Lot 230 an der Aston Martin Werksversteigerung von Bonhams am 9. Mai 2015

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Aston Martin Virage Coupé (1990) - angeboten als Lot 202 an der Aston Martin Werksversteigerung von Bonhams am 9. Mai 2015

Aston Martin Lagonda Saloon (1984) - angeboten als Lot 205 an der Aston Martin Werksversteigerung von Bonhams am 9. Mai 2015

Aston Martin Virage Coupe (1990) - angeboten als Lot 220 an der Aston Martin Werksversteigerung von Bonhams am 9. Mai 2015

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Aston Martin Lagonda Saloon (1984) - angeboten als Lot 228 an der Aston Martin Werksversteigerung von Bonhams am 9. Mai 2015

One-make auctions are a specialty of the Bonhams auction house. The most successful of these events is the "Aston Martin Sale", which once again takes place in Newport Pagnell. After an impressive number of automobiles (from 10:00 to 12:30), the vehicles will be auctioned off from 14:30 on the afternoon of May 9, 2015.

Aston Martin DB4 'Series II' Sports Saloon (1961) - offered as lot 219 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

Post-war harvest

54 cars and a tractor (after all, David Brown grew up with agricultural vehicles) will be offered by Bonhams in Newport Pagnell on May 9, 2015. The estimated total value of the vehicles, all of which date from the post-war period, is around £13.5 million (€18.4 million, CHF 19.4 million), with each lot expected to fetch almost a quarter of a million pounds (€335,000 or CHF 352,000).

DB5 in the seven-figure range

The most expensive car on offer is a 1966 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible (lot 254) with left-hand drive, one of only 39 examples in this configuration. The DB5 was completely rebuilt in the 1980s with the aim of creating the world's best open DB5. It is now offered for £ 1.1 to 1.2 million.

Aston Martin DB5 Convertible to 'Vantage' Specification (1966) - offered as lot 254 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

This makes it one of five DB5s on offer (another was withdrawn).

Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon (1963) - offered as lot 244 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

The range of DB4 models is even larger, there are eight of them, two of which are the particularly sought-after open variants.

Aston Martin DB4 4.0-Litre Series IV Convertible (1962) - offered as lot 237 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

The range is supplemented by seven DB6s, completing the triplet of classic Sixties Astons. The "Volante" DB6 is also in a league of its own with an estimated price of £ 680,000 to £ 760,000.

Aston Martin DB6 'Mark 1' Volante (1968) - offered as lot 236 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

DBS in the five-figure range

All DBS models are under £100,000, they are still waiting to be discovered. Even the fact that James Bond drove a DBS in the movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" doesn't seem to have had a lasting effect on the price and complete restorations have therefore not yet paid off. So it's all the better that enthusiasts are still investing in this classic and that even beautiful examples are still affordable.

Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon (1971) - offered as lot 242 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

Recent racing cars and prototypes

The DB7 models on offer are on the one hand prototype vehicles and on the other hand racing cars or projects in this direction. This group also includes the Aston Martin AMV8R from 1971/1999, which will certainly require a special enthusiast as a buyer.

Aston Martin AMV8R 'Evo 4' (1971) - offered as lot 223 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

Barn finds too

In addition to top-restored classics, Bonhams also offers restoration objects, such as an Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark II from 1956, which even has a racing history and is now expected to fetch £ 70,000 to £ 100,000 as lot 221, albeit with a running engine.

Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark II Sports Saloon (1956) - offered as lot 221 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

It is an impressive offer that Bonhams is making on May 9, 2015, but the real sensations are missing. An Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage Convertible from 1962 with left-hand drive (lot 247) will have to serve as a showpiece, as it was originally driven by actor Sir Peter Ustinov, who wanted to use the car equipped with a Vantage "Special Series" engine in Switzerland, among other places, which is why it was also delivered to the Montreux Palace Hotel. The Aston, which was repainted from white to burgundy in the 1960s, is now said to be worth between £900,000 and a million. We will find out on May 9, 2015 whether the buyers think so too.

Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage Convertible (1962) - offered as lot 247 at the Aston Martin factory auction by Bonhams on May 9, 2015

Further information on the vehicles and the auction can be found on the Bonhams website.

Vehicles on offer

The following list shows the vehicles offered on May 9, 2015 with estimated prices in £, Euro and CHF. One lot (240) has already been withdrawn.

The list can be sorted by clicking on the column headings. All information without guarantee.

Lot	Vehicle	Year	Chassis no.	£ Est from	£ Est to	€ Est from	€ Est to	CHF Est from	CHF Est to
171	David Brown 780 Selectamatic Tractor	1970	607231	5000	7000	6900	9600	7200	10000
201	Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon	1958	AM300/3/1547	30000	50000	41000	69000	43000	72000
202	Aston Martin Virage Coupé	1990	SCFCAM1S5LBR50124	20000	25000	28000	34000	29000	36000
203	Aston Martin V8 Series 2 Sports Saloon	1972	V8/10566/RCA	20000	30000	28000	41000	29000	43000
204	Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon	1967	DB6/3040/R	150000	180000	210000	250000	220000	260000
205	Aston Martin Lagonda Saloon	1984	SCFDL01S8ETL13328	50000	75000	69000	100000	72000	110000
206	Aston Martin DB4 Series I 4.2-Litre to DB4 GT Specification	1959	DB4/122/R	350000	400000	480000	550000	510000	580000
207	Aston Martin Virage Volante Convertible	1994	to be advised	30000	40000	41000	55000	43000	58000
208	Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante Convertible	2000	SCFAB3232YK400571	25000	27000	34000	37000	36000	39000
209	Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupé	1952	LML/50/117	250000	300000	340000	410000	360000	430000
210	Aston Martin DB6 'Mark 1' Volante Convertible	1967	DBVC/3662/R	680000	760000	940000	1000000	980000	1100000
211	Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon	1964	DB5/1560/R	380000	440000	520000	610000	550000	630000
212	Aston Martin V8 Vantage 'Series 2' Sports Saloon	1980	V8VOL 12241	110000	130000	150000	180000	160000	190000
214	Aston Martin DB4 'Series I' Sports Saloon	1960	DB4/245/L	450000	550000	620000	760000	650000	790000
215	Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante Convertible	1988	SCFCV81V8KTL15705	160000	200000	220000	280000	230000	290000
216	Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 Competition Coupé	2010	GT2-0	110000	130000	150000	180000	160000	190000
217	Aston Martin DB6 'Mark 1' Vantage Sports Saloon	1969	DB6/4012/R	250000	300000	340000	410000	360000	430000
218	Aston Martin DB4 'Series III' Sports Saloon	1962	DB4/691/R	200000	220000	280000	300000	290000	320000
219	Aston Martin DB4 'Series II' Sports Saloon	1961	DB4/568/L	650000	750000	890000	1000000	940000	1100000
220	Aston Martin Virage Coupé	1990	SCFCAM1S1MBR50168	40000	50000	55000	69000	58000	72000
221	Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark II Sports Saloon	1956	AM300/1111	70000	100000	96000	140000	100000	140000
222	Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon	1964	DB5/1740/L	650000	700000	890000	960000	940000	1000000
223	Aston Martin AMV8R "EVO 4" *	1971	10330	60000	80000	83000	110000	87000	120000
224	Aston Martin DB7 V12 GT Race Car *	2004	AMWS R7 DP 002	60000	70000	83000	96000	87000	100000
225	Aston Martin DB7 Race Car V12 GT Bodyshell, Engine and Components		AMWS R7 DP 0	20000	30000	28000	41000	29000	43000
226	Aston Martin DB7 GT Six-cylinder Race Car Project		AA2114RK1PLT	30000	40000	41000	55000	43000	58000
227	Aston Martin DB7 Prototype Bodyshell			5000	10000	6900	14000	7200	14000
228	Aston Martin Lagonda Saloon	1984	SCFDL01S1ETR13379	30000	35000	41000	48000	43000	51000
229	Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon	1964	DB5/1430/R	450000	500000	620000	690000	650000	720000
230	Aston Martin Vanquish Coupé	2004	5013	60000	70000	83000	96000	87000	100000
231	Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Coupé Prototype *	1999	AMWS R7 DP 001	30000	50000	41000	69000	43000	72000
232	Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon	1968	DBS/5069/R	55000	65000	76000	89000	79000	94000
233	Aston Martin DB4 'Series II' Sports Saloon	1961	DB4/571/R	420000	460000	580000	630000	610000	660000
234	Aston Martin V8 Series 3 Auto 'Stage 1' Sports Saloon	1978	V8/11891/RCAS	70000	90000	96000	120000	100000	130000
235	Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sports Saloon	1966	DB6/2682/L	375000	450000	520000	620000	540000	650000
236	Aston Martin DB6 'Mark 1' Volante	1968	DBVC/3668/R	500000	600000	690000	830000	720000	870000
237	Aston Martin DB4 4.0-Litre Series IV Convertible	1962	DB4C/1061/R	800000	900000	1100000	1200000	1200000	1300000
238	Aston Martin DB2/4 2.6-Litre Sports Saloon	1954	LML/649	170000	200000	230000	280000	250000	290000
239	Aston Martin Vantage Sports Saloon	1973	AM6045/RA	60000	80000	83000	110000	87000	120000
240	Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon (withdrawn)	1964	DB5/1791/R	500000	550000	690000	760000	720000	790000
241	Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante 'Series 2' Convertible	1988	SCFCV81V9JTL15663	180000	240000	250000	330000	260000	350000
242	Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon	1971	DBS/5753/R	75000	85000	100000	120000	110000	120000
243	Aston Martin Virage Volante	1994	60147	40000	50000	55000	69000	58000	72000
244	Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon	1963	DB5/1335/L	650000	700000	890000	960000	940000	1000000
245	Aston Martin DB4 'Series II' Sports Saloon	1960	DB4/253/L	320000	360000	440000	500000	460000	520000
246	Aston Martin V8 Series 2 Sports Saloon	1973	V8/10720/RCA	50000	60000	69000	83000	72000	87000
247	Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage Convertible	1962	DB4C/1068/L	900000	1000000	1200000	1400000	1300000	1400000
248	Aston Martin DB2/4 'Mark I' Vantage Sports Saloon	1954	LML/705	85000	100000	120000	140000	120000	140000
249	Aston Martin DBS V8 Automatic Sports Saloon	1971	DBSV8/10299/RC	25000	35000	34000	48000	36000	51000
250	Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon	1971	DBS/5452/R	50000	70000	69000	96000	72000	100000
251	Aston Martin DB6 Automatic Sports Saloon	1966	DB6/2847/R	170000	220000	230000	300000	250000	320000
252	Aston Martin DB2/4 MkII Coupé	1956	AM300/12	120000	160000	170000	220000	170000	230000
253	Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon Project	1959	AM300/3/1766	70000	90000	96000	120000	100000	130000
254	Aston Martin DB5 Convertible to 'Vantage' specification	1966	DB5C/2114/L	1100000	1200000	1500000	1700000	1600000	1700000
255	Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Automatic Sports Saloon	1969	DB6MK2/4117/R	240000	270000	330000	370000	350000	390000

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