Technically speaking, James Bond never drove an
Aston Martin DB4 – though series author Ian Fleming did put him in a DB Mark
III in the Goldfinger book and he drives a reasonably similar DB5 in the film.
Still, it’s hard to imagine the famous spy not appreciating the pristine
condition of this road-ready 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV.
This particular example has an exceptionally
well-documented history going back 50 years – including records of both its
conscientious owners and detailed testimony as to the conditions the car was
driven in. Interestingly enough, this car doesn’t house the original Tadek
Marek engine, it having been swapped for a more desirable 4.2-liter one
instead.
It’s also seen a bit of work on the interior to
ensure it feels as good to sit inside it as it looks from outside. In any case,
this is a gentleman’s sports car that is sure to turn heads everywhere it goes.
It’s headed to auction in Monaco via RM Sotheby’s, though pricing info has not
been released.
