Vehicle Description
-Dubonett Rosso with Black leather interior, Black carpeting, Black
convertible top, Four-seater, 1.5 Liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed
manual gearbox, Restored with limited mileage since, Two
consecutive long-term collector ownerships, Exceptional throughout,
Pebble Beach concours and Mille Miglia participant, Featured in the
book "Aston Martin" by Schlegelmilch and Lehbrink, Currently owned
by Tom Papadopoulos.
This 1.5 Litre Short Chassis was in the same ownership from 1982 to
2007, Mr. Gerald Moore, Eltville, Germany. In mid-2007 and with the
help of Andy Bell - Ecurie Bertelli, it was sold/purchased by
Autosport Designs' Tom Papadopoulos. In excellent cosmetic
condition having been cosmetically restored during Mr. Moore's
ownership and as seen in the book "Aston Martin" by Schlegelmilch
and Lehbrink, it was decided to send it directly to the UK-Ecurie
Bertelli to receive a comprehensive, photo documented and detailed
mechanical restoration.
In 2008 this 1.5 litre received an engine rebuild to the best
specification with various upgrades by noted marque specialist
Ecurie Bertelli-Andy Bell. A new block was supplied by Ecurie
Bertelli, the original is available and included. At this time,
Ecurie Bertelli also serviced this Short Chassis from front to rear
receiving attention wherever needed at a cost of approximately
$85,000.00. It received ignition and charging system upgrades as
well as a modified pedal box assembly to modern pedal
positioning.
In 2016, it was used by Tom Papadopoulos in the Mille Miglia
Retrospective (Photos included in the gallery). After the Mille, it
was sent back to the UK to Ecurie Bertelli for a complete and
thorough service and freshening prior to returning the car to the
USA. At this time, over $90,000.00 was spent to ensure this Short
Chassis remained exceptional throughout. All service records are
available, it also received a EB tuned sport exhaust system to give
it that little extra power and superb exhaust note. This 1.5 Liter
Short Chassis has since been maintained and stored properly
regardless of use.
Once again having returned to the United States and the
"Casadopoulos" garage/stable, it has been used approximately 2,000
miles during the Spring and Summer season, in and around East
Hampton, NY. Affectionately known to my family as "Chitty Chitty"
for obvious reasons while the kids were young, the kids have now
outgrown "Chitty" and the common journeys to the bakery, ice cream
and miniature golf in Montauk, it is no longer conducive to
buckling three kids in the rear.
It is my personal hope that this 1.5 Liter Short Chassis will find
another suitable longer-term home and give the same amount of
enjoyment it has given to me, my family, Mr. Gerald Moore and the
caretakers prior to both of us. It will be hard to find a finer and
more dialed-in and cared for 1.5 Liter Short Chassis for road use
or show.