MOTOR CARS c 7This particular DB2 was completed in November 1952 and despatched to
Brooklands of Bond Street on 17th April 1953. The car was registered 'NLO
949. 0ts first known owner was Mrs J Bromage of London (1990-1993)
followed by Mr Pat Anderson of Aylesbury (1993-2006). The Aston then
had an unknown owner in Germany before returning to the UK in February
2007 in the ownership of Richard Dodkins of Stafford, from whom it was
purchased in June 200 by the immediately preceding German owner, an
enthusiastic member of the Aston Martin Owners Club.
While in Richard Dodkins ownership the Aston had been completely
restored by renowned DB2 specialists Four Ashes Garage, who
upgraded the engine for increased power, converted the electrics to
negative earth, fitted halogen headlights and installed DB5 disc brakes.
The interior is trimmed in dark green hide with black carpets, and features
an original Halda Twinmaster and two bespoke bucket seats which are
replicas of the seats in the works DB2 Le Mans race cars (originals with
car). Other noteworthy features include a Dynator alternator and Dayton
wire wheels shod with Michelin Pilot radial tyres.
Four Ashes regularly serviced the car for the first year following its
restoration, since when it has been looked after by Davron. No effort has
been spared in ensuring that the Aston would be a reliable long-distance
tourer capable of covering up to 1,500 kilometres per day without
problems on the European auto-routes.
The Aston was regularly driven from Hamburg, Germany to Davron's
premises at Dinton near Salisbury for inspections (a round trip of some
2,000 kilometres).The DB2 has competed in various rallies and hill climbs including the Ennstal
Classic, W
rttemburg Classic, the famous Vernasca Silver Flag at Piacenca,
Italy and the Bo'ness Hill Climb Revival at Bo'ness, Scotland and has always
been driven to these events. It has won the 'Outstanding GT' award at the
Vernasca on three occasions. The Aston has also made frequent trips from
Germany to the Goodwood Revival meeting and Goodwood Breakfast Club.'NLO 949' has appeared in various magazines, most recently 'Prestige Cars
& Luxury' (Winter 20112012 edition). 0t has also featured in Octane' (April
2007) appearing on the front page and in an article entitled 'Evolution of the
Species - All DB Aston Martins' representing the DB2; and in 'Classic Cars'
(January 2010) again on the front page and in the article 'Distinctly British'.The current vendor purchased the DB2 at Bonhams' Sale at the Goodwood
Revival meeting in September 2014 (Lot 251), since when it has been
reunited with its original UK registration number and the original seats have
been re-fitted. Presented in generally very good condition, this sensibly
upgraded and eminently useable DB2 is offered with sundry restoration
invoices, an old-style logbook and V5C Registration Certificate.
£150,000 - 180,000
€180,000 - 210,000