Aston Martin DB4
Overview
| Produced: |
1958-1963, 1040 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
The first of the very successful DB4/5/6 line-up, featuring elegant coachwork designed by
There were five series of the DB4, each series introduced changes and improvements to the original series one cars. Early cars have a mesh grille and simpler bumper design. Later cars are longer and consequently heavier than early cars, some late series five cars had DB5 style headlamp covers.
All DB4s were powered by a new six cylinder, all aluminum, 3670cc engine designed by
The DB4 offered excellent performance for the time,
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3670cc | S6 DOHC | Aston Martin Alu S6 DOHC (DB4 onwards) | 92mm x 92mm | 8.25 |
| 3750cc | S6 DOHC | Aston Martin Alu S6 DOHC (DB4 onwards) |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | 2 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Coil Springs | Beam axle/Coil Springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 mph | 8.5 s | 16.1 s | 16 mpg | 220 bhp 5500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying guide - Aston Martin DB4/5/6 (1958-70) |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2003 | |||
| Buying Guide. Aston Martin DB4/5/6 (1958-70) - The classiest of British supercars, Sixties Astons are true motoring icons, fabulous to own and drive. But they can become hideously expensive if you ignore our advice and buy the wrong one. | ||||
| Article |
A secret to tell |
48 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2003 | |||
| A secret to tell - This Aston Martin DB4 is a rare variation that packes competition-derived GT power into standard bodywork. Perfect for shrinking trans-Europe journeys then. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Datafile - Aston Martin DB4-6 |
128 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 1999 | |||
| Buyers Datafile - Aston Martin DB4-6 | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Aston Martin DB4-6 |
156 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2012 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Aston Martin DB4-6 - The ultimate Astons have rocketed in price so you need to inspect a potential purchase carefully, says Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Express - Aston Martin DB4 |
72 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 5 October 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express - Aston Martin DB4 - The DB4 was the first proper "David Brown" Aston. What a car, sighs JAMES TAYLOR. | ||||
| Article |
One of a kind - Aston Martin DBR4-250/3 |
96 |
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| Publication | Octane March 2010 | |||
| One of a kind - Aston Martin DBR4-250/3 - No-one has ever uncovered the true story of this Aston Martin Formula 1 car - until now. In an Octane exclusive, Tony Dron unpicks the complex history of Aston's glorious F1 failure. | ||||
| Article |
Cradle to Grave - Aston Martin DB4 and Vanquish |
64 |
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| Publication | Octane November 2007 | |||
| Cradle to Grave - Aston Martin DB4 and Vanquish - Aston Martin has just closed the doors at its Newport Pagnell factory after nearly 50 years of car production. John Simister takes a DB4 and the last-of-line Vanquish on a symbolic journey to Aston's new home at Gaydon. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 13 September 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6- Aston Martin is to England what Ferrari is to Italy and Porsche is to Germany.....and within the hierachy of its models, the DB4-6 series stand head and shoulders above the rest. RICHARD GUNN discusses buying into the dream. | ||||
| Article |
Four play |
68 |
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| Publication | Octane November 2005 | |||
| Four play - Aston Martin's DB4 is one of the great GTs of the early '60s. But which one would sir prefer - standard Series II, short-wheelbase GT, road-racer Zagato or Bertone 'Jet' showcar? | ||||
| Article |
British Beef - Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII, Aston Martin DB MKIII, Aston Martin |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2005 | |||
| British Beef - Michael Buckley tracks the evolution of the quintessential English Grand tourer, with every Aston Martin DB - from gorgeous 2 to awesome 9. Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII, Aston Martin DB MKIII, Aston Martin DB4, Aston Martin DB5, Aston Martin DB6, Aston Martin DBS, Aston Martin DB7, Aston Martin DB9. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4-6 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 16th June 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4-6 - Probably the ultimate British GT sports cars of the Sixties, Aston Martin’s reputation still rests on the cachet of the DB4, 5 and 6 models. But despite their beauty, buying can be an expensive nightmare, says RICHARD GUNN. | ||||
| Article |
Perfection |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2002 | |||
| Perfection - Sublime curves meet flowing lines as Aston Martin's ultimate coupe - the DB4GT - returns to its spiritual home. Goodwood circuit. Alastair Clements laps it up. | ||||
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