1963 Aston Martin DB4GT

It was the last standard-bodied DB4GT produced—cool beans. The first or last always generates more buzz and is a nice fact for collectors

Introduced in September 1959 as a higher-performance version of the DB4, the DB4GT took the already-powerful (240 hp) DB4 engine, added twin ignition from two distributors/coils and twelve small (10 mm) spark plugs, three twin-choke Weber carburetors, and an increased compression ratio to boost the power to an honest and impressive 302 hp.

The Dana-Salisbury rear had a Powr-Lok limited-slip differential and was offered in five ratios ranging from 2.93 to 4.09. The DB4’s wheelbase was chopped by five inches, thus eliminating its tiny rear seat area, and a 36-U.S.-gallon gas tank was fitted with fuel fillers on either side of the car.

With a lighter curb weight and more powerful engine than the DB4, the DB4GT could jump from 0–60 in a whisker over six seconds and go from rest to 100 mph in a bit over 14 seconds. Top end was measured at 153 mph with the 3.54 axle ratio. To provide effective braking, Girling four-wheel disc brakes were employed as...