1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage

Make

Aston Martin

Model

DB2 Vantage

Year

1953

Listed price

$289,500

Location

Astoria, New York

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The Aston Martin DB2 marked a pivotal moment for the marque, arriving in 1950 as the first new model under David Brown's ownership and setting the template for the sophisticated grand tourers that would define Aston Martin for decades. Evolving from the Atom prototype, the DB2 quickly established itself in motorsport, famously securing third and fifth overall at Le Mans in 1950, cementing its performance credentials. The Drophead Coupe, introduced shortly after the fixed-head variant, offered open-air motoring without sacrificing the DB2's elegant lines or sporting character. The coveted "Vantage" specification, introduced in 1951, denoted a higher-performance engine with larger SU carburetors and increased compression, boosting power to 125 bhp and making it a truly formidable machine for its era. This exquisite 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead Coupe is a particularly special example, being one of a mere 75 factory-built left-hand-drive units, making it ideal for international touring. It retains its original, matching-numbers engine, benefiting from the desirable high-performance Vantage specification from new. Presented in its striking original livery of Crushed Strawberry over a Grey leather interior with contrasting Red piping, this DB2 Vantage starts readily, runs smoothly, and drives beautifully, with a strong engine and a very clean engine bay. The paint and chrome present very nicely, complementing the excellent soft top and meticulously maintained interior. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a significant piece of Aston Martin history, presented in a truly captivating and original specification.