--Deep Carriage Green with Tan Connolly leather interior, Tan
Wilton Wool Carpeting and Tan Everflex convertible top, 3.7 liter,
Special Series "SS" Vantage 3-carb specification engine, 4 Speed
manual gearbox with overdrive, Numbers matching, One of 70 total
manufactured, One of 11 Series IV's with the Special Series
"Vantage" specification.With the arrival of the Series IV DB4 were
two exciting new developments. September 1961 marked the addition
of the Special Series engine, while the following month, the first
convertible DB4 was introduced. The SS engine increased power by
more than 10%, from 240 bhp to 266 bhp, thanks to a third SU
carburetor, larger valves and higher compression ratio. The
convertible body was a costly option and was only available for the
final two years of production, so accordingly, few were made. Of
more than 1,200 DB4s built, only 70 were convertibles. Thirty of
these were Series IVs, of which just 11 received SS engines.Factory
options include: Special Series engine, Sun visors, Chrome wire
wheels, Map pockets, Illuminated oil temperature gauge, Laycock
electronic overdrive and Engine oil cooler. This DB4C was ordered
through Aston Martin main agent Brooklands, Old Bond Street London
and delivered, June 6th, 1962, to its first registered owner. In
the 1970's it was imported to the United States, the name of the
owner at this time is not known to us. In the late 1970's this DB4C
was sold by the person who imported it from the UK to Dr. Peter
Maggs of Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1983, showing 90,000 miles on
the original speedometer, the DB4C was purchased from Dr. Maggs by
Mr. Phil Sudenfield of Boston, Massachusetts. It was at the time in
need of restoration. In 1984, Mr. Sudenfield embarked on a ten year
restoration. The DB4C was sent to well-known restorers, Hyannis
Restorations for metalwork and paint with further work completed by
Kurt's Custom Auto, New Hampshire for completion. At this time the
odometer was set to zero. The engine was sent for a thorough strip
and rebuild to Ted Wingate of Wingate Motors in New Hampshire. Mr.
Sudenfield also took part in the restoration personally, including
building the entire wire harness using factory correct materials.
Having complete a superb restoration as evidenced by its condition
today, many years later. Mr. Sudenfield used and enjoyed his DB4C
sparingly and seasonally, having accumulated 7,000 miles on its
odometer since restoration. In 2020, Mr. Sudenfield sold the DB4C
to a well-known vintage car dealer, it was later sold to a good
client of Autosport Designs here in Long Island, New York. Since it
has been housed in a large collection, serviced when and where
needed and enjoyed during the New York Hampton seasons. Offered
today, this is a well-known, superbly restored older restoration
that is still excellent in every way. One of only 70 DB4
Convertibles made and even more rare being one of only a handful
made with an SS engine and factory overdrive. This incredibly rare
and highly coveted DB4 Convertible with matching numbers and in
excellent mechanical condition. A piece of Aston Martin History,
this DB4 Convertible offers tremendous value and investment
potential, it is accompanied by its original factory build sheet,
superb ownership, service and restoration history and being among
the rarest of all Aston DB dropheads, a welcomed addition to any
serious Aston Martin or automobile collection throughout the world.
Vehicle Details
1962 Aston Martin DB4
Listing ID:CC-2002834
Price:Contact Seller
Location:Huntington Station, New York
Year:1962
Make:Aston Martin
Model:DB4
Exterior Color:Green
Interior Color:Tan
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:0
Stock Number:3289
VIN:DB4C/1055/R
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