1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk I

This Aston seems to have been banged around more than Drea de Matteo's character on “The Sopranos”

This competition-modified DB2/4 Mk I was supplied new to Lawrence & Hilton Ltd. of Blackpool, and spent much of its life in the Sussex area. A list of the car’s competition successes is highlighted by class first places at the Curborough Sprint in 1992, 1993 and 1994, the Goodwood Sprint in 1994 and 1995, and the Wiscombe Hill Climb in 1994 and 1995, among other finishes that have made it one of the most successful DB2/4 Mk Is in recent history.

Upon acquisition in 1991, a previous owner sent the car to Jack Moss at Four Ashes Garage for a complete engine overhaul, bodywork refurbishment and general mechanical and cosmetic detailing. The interior was also re-trimmed and fitted out with new carpets. Then in 1992, the car went to Nigel Dawes at Malvern to have the bonnet restored before returning to Four Ashes to have the rear axle and differential rebuilt. A high-backed competition driver’s seat was fitted around 1994, together with full chassis-mounted...