Chassis Number: DB4/148/R
Engine Number: 370/158
UK Registration Number:
Date of first reg: 25th September 1959
Exterior colour: Dark Blue
Hood:
Interior colour: Grey Leather
Current Odometer reading: 38,000
Mileage Warranty:
Steering: Right
Transmission: Manual
Options: Chrome Wire Wheels, Period Radio
To arrange a visit please email sales@allastonmartin.com or to discuss, call Tim Foster on 07771 847290 or Philip Jones on 01737 244567.
Introduction
Number 48 of only 150, an early example with frameless door windows matching the design of the DB4GT.
This is a beautifully maintained, Concours quality example of the first and most important of Aston Martin's Superleggera designs - even more so being one of the original 150 cars that stand out from the rest with their frameless door windows and front opening bonnet.
A rare and important opportunity for an Aston enthusiast or collector.
Background
When the single pale primrose DB4 was launched at the Paris Salon in October 1958, Marcel Blondeau, the French distributor for Aston Martin approached John Wyer on the stand with tears in his eyes “This is not a car, it is a folly, but I can sell as many as you can supply.”
With a top speed of 140 mph, it was one of the fastest four seaters in the world and was on a par with the best of Italian Grand Turismos. Not wholly surprising, given the decision to have this distillation of years of Feltham ideas designed by Touring of Milan using their “Superleggera” system. The body consisted entirely of aluminium mounted on a trellis of small diameter steel tubes welded together. Body panels were attached to the trellis and clinched around angle plates which were welded to the members with graphite pads. Items like windscreen, rear window frames an angle sections for the door hinges were attached directly to the frame. The design delivered slim proportions and outstanding all-round visibility. With the body mounted on a platform chassis, the seats could be set low without resorting to deep sills. The doors, which undercut the windscreen, were wide with frameless windows – no quarter lights – and the rear windows opened hingeing on their forward edges. Easier access to the rear with its new full width rear seat, past hinged and adjustable front seats from Reutter.
The wide parcel shelf concealed the presence of a 19 gallon petrol tank while at the back of the car, the boot lid opened to floor level. The battery, with its own master switch was behind a panel in the right hand wing and the spare wheel was in a separate contained under the boot floor. Power came from the all new Tadek Marek twin overhead cam aluminium engine that weighed in 22Kg less than its predecessor. The twin cam shafts operated the valves directly through inverted steel tappets while those valves were splayed at an 80 degree angle – the seats all had inserts and the exhaust guides were all in direct contact with cooling water. The block followed the contour of the liners which combined to save weight and strengthen the structure. The crankshaft was a nitirided steel forging which ran in seven bronze bearings – the connecting rods were polished and weight graded while the pistons each had two compression rings, the top one being chrome faced. Driving through a four speed, all synchromesh gearbox and a 10 inch single, dry plate Borg and Beck clutch – the engine was quoted as developing 240 bhp, although this was, in truth, probably nearer 208 bhp. Marek had, at John Wyer’s suggestion, researched horsepower claims on American engines and had found a mean discrepancy of 32 per cent – John Wyer’s reaction was “We can’t lie that much, we can only lie 15 per cent”.
Ride and handling came courtesy of Harold Beach designed coil and wishbone front suspension and a rear set up of trailing arm and coil spring incorporating a Watts linkage. The brakes were all wound discs from Dunlop with a Lockheed servo fitted. Wire wheels with Dunlop centre locks and 16 inch Avon Turbospeed tyres as standard fitment.
At launch, Aston Martin only had two pre-production models and with one used to promote the new car, they were reluctant to entrust the other, untried and untested model to the motoring press so definitive road tests were not available, just the enthusiastic hyperbole of John Wyer. His claim, made before launch, that the car could go from a standing start to 100 mph and back to standstill in 30 seconds was faithfully reproduced in advertising material. It was on October 2nd, the day of the car’s launch in Paris that tests at MIRA proved him correct with mean times set of the feat at 27.2 seconds.
Summary:
DB4/148R is a wonderful, interesting example of this classic Aston Martin model. With a service and maintenance history from its very first owner thought to its most recent steward, this is a car that not only has the distinction of being one of those first 50 cars with the frameless windows, it has a provenance that just adds and accumulates value year by year.
As the first of the Superleggeras, the DB4 is iconic and the first 50 with the frameless windows ultimately collectable. DB4/148/R will never disappoint.
Vehicle History
A faded copy of the original build sheet for DB4/148/R is part of the extensive and comprehensive ownership history of this wonderful very early DB4 Series 1. It is unusual to refer to an Aston by its registration number rater than chassis number but throughout its colourful history, she retained that number and the enduring affection of a succession of enthusiastic owners.
First on that illustrious list is Richard Gordon, a respected surgeon but a man more renowned as the author of the “Doctor at Large” comedy books that found their way onto film and TV screens. He bought the car from Brooklands Grage in London in September 1959. A regular at Pinewood Studios, he felt a little overwhelmed by the film producer’s 2 Rolls Royces – one a convertible for summer and the other a saloon for winter – when canvassing banks for funds for her films, she would park both outside the premises.
We know the car was next owned by a Mrs B J Smith of Burgess Hill in Sussex but in 1967, the car made a move across the Irish Sea to the ownership of a Robin McKinney of Lisburn, County Antrim – a true enthusiast, he was, for many years, President of the Ulster Automobile Club.
In 1968, another owner, a Malcolm MacGregor of Belfast – also a member of the Ulster Automobile Club he was an enthusiastic member of the AMOC who competed with the car in numerous events and a contemporary photograph even has the car acting as course car on the Circuit of Ireland rally.
In the early 1970’s she came back to the mainland and into the stewardship of probably the most mechanically qualified owner. Roy Jones of Wickham Bishops in Essex as a 17 year old, had been a proud member of the Aston Martin racing team working as the legendary Jack Sopp’s “Boy” and that included being part of the Le Mans support team in 1953 which included coming back from Le Mans in YMY 307 having had to make himself a Perspex screen overnight. There is a lovely letter from Roy in the folder where he recalls “sorting” the car out, renewing the braking system, renewing valves and tappets, overhauling the carburettors and setting the timing. As well has an article recounting his Le Mans adventure, there are contemporary photos taken during his ownership.
Next on the catalogue of owners were brothers Stephen and Jeffrey Archer – Stephen will be known to many Aston Martin owners as an authoritative and respected marque expert and they both have fond memories of the car.
But in August of 1981, the car moved down to Wales where Julian Rosser, area representative for the AMOC put his mark on the car with substantial restoration work carried out by respected Aston specialists Four Ashes Garage
The history folder marks the attention of each owner and the next owner’s name appears on a large number of service and parts invoices accumulated over a 25 year period of ownership that stretched from 1994 through to 2019.
Prior to its acquisition by its current owner, the car underwent some extensive work with amongst others, RS Williams and included extensive servicing; new front and rear windscreens and associated trim; miscellaneous chassis work; boot trim; cosmetic enhancement; and a gearbox rebuild, collectively totalling a little under £17,000.
Based in the Channel Island, the current owner is an Aston Martin enthusiast renowned for his fastidious approach to the condition of his cars and a review of the work carried out by La Riche in September 2022 reflects that attention to detail and will prove a substantial bonus to the next owner.
04.04.81 98,948
18.02.83 02,883
02.09.86 08,468
26.03.88 09,808
03.05.90 11,320
03.09.92 12,766
29.11.93 14,479
08.09.94 15,182
05.10.95 19,531
27.05.98 22,648
13.11.99 23,713
30.05.01 24,893
26.09.02 24,951
24.04.04 25,799
21.04.05 25,955
28.04.06 26,035
23.05.07 26,364
05.06.09 26,651
06.06.11 27,993
27.06.13 30,293
26.06.14 31,790
05.07.16 34,492
05.07.17 36,045
06.11.18 36,200
23.03.20 36,650
22.03.22 37,109
18.10.59- Mileage: 01,858- Service Agent: Aston Martin
2nd service carried out and engine oil changed, latest plugs fitted, new choke control cable
30.12.59- Mileage: 02,164- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Carburettors checked; battery connection tightened. Offside stop lamp rectified
04.02.60- Mileage: 02,919- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Crankshaft pulley modification carried out
16.03.60- Mileage: 03,576- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Plugs cleaned and reset, points cleaned and adjusted, cap segments cleaned, petrol filters and carbs cleaned and engine tuned. N/S door and window rectified
09.05.60- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Clutch pedal mechanism checked and adjusted
26.01.61- Mileage: 07,513- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Replacement parts fitted to clutch
27.03.61- Mileage: 09,744- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Ignition timing checked and reset, timing chains adjusted, clutch pedal operation linkage adjusted, accelerator pedal attended to and throttle linkage adjusted
03.07.61- Mileage: 13,544- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Plugs cleaned and reset, points cleaned and adjusted, cap segments and rotor striker cleaned. Petrol filters and carbs cleaned, float levels reset, engine tuned, handbrake adjusted, short on horn circuit attended to and glove box lid repaired
30.06.67- Mileage: 0,4475- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Remove bonnet to facilitate repairs to engine. Carry out 5,000 mile service including fitting new plugs, new distributor contract breaker points. Running engine and making necessary adjustments to slow running and mixture settings. Fitting 2 inner tubes. Balancing all road wheels and refitting, fit new windscreen
19.04.78- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: RS Williams
Parts only: 2 mountings
15.06.78- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Martin
Parts only: Swinging link incl bushes
11.09.78- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: A Archer
Repairs to rusted area of frame, cut away corroded areas of nearside front outrigger. Clean up surrounding area. Make reinforcing plate for inside chassis, build up and weld up new outrigger bracket. Fit cover plate to small hole in outer sill. Fit bolts to attach bracket for added security. Fit small bracket front mud deflector, weld cracks in n/s rear jacking point. Make reinforcement plate and weld to chassis. Make special bracket to support n/s end of rear bumper. Ake out rear seat and make and fit by bolting and welding, reinforcing plate to o/s rear jacking point. Refit inside trim, seal, clean and paint one coat around affected areas. Road and static test for transmission noise, tighten half shaft bolts.
19.09.78- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: A Archer
Receipt for repair work (£161.96)
20.09.78- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Midnight Motors
Parts only: Filter
25.09.78- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: EJ Dehavilland
Parts only: Indigo blue paint
21.09.79- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Hyde Vale
Parts only: Lower column UJ, fan belt, gaiters, thrust caps, springs
05.04.80- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: MS Motor Spares
Parts only: Battery
07.02.81- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Southgate Auto Electrical
Parts only: Girling pads
27.03.81- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Hyde Vale
Parts only: Lower ball joints, seats
21.10.81- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Check straps, heater blower assembly
08.12.81- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Fastener, 2 x springs
09.12.81- Mileage: N/A.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Rubber bonnet and boot surrounds
11.12.81- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: COH Baines
Parts only: Radiator hoses and rubber sections
15.12.81- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: H Regan & Co
Parts only: Lamps
30.12.81- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: H Regan & Co
Parts only: Lamps
07.01.82- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Hinge pins and bushes
22.01.82- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Breather cap assemblies, joints
04.03.82- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Ammeter
29.03.82- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Weather strip
27.07.82- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Speedometer cable assembly
11.01.83- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Top overhaul set, carburettor service kit, needles, jets assembly, fuses, contact set, rotor arm, heater control knob, wheel nuts, fuel pump
19.01.83- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: B & B Auto Services
Repair Radiomobile radio and electric aerial
02.02.83- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Edgfield Engineering
Engine part repair
18.07.83- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Interior mirror
22.10.83- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Repair kits for clutch slave cylinder, clutch master cylinder, brake master cylinder
23.05.85- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Stainless steel exhaust system – front pipe l/h & r/h, silencer, tail pipe – spark plugs
27.08.85- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Classic Car Interiors
To dismantle 2 single Aston Martin seat cushions, supply and fit rubber base straps, repair damaged base foam, repair bottom platform cloth, re-assemble both seats
18.08.86- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Screw, filter, fuel filler, hoss, nyloc
29.08.86- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: D Wells Garages
Repairs as requested
30.08.86- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: D Wells Garages
MOT
02.09.86- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Petrol filler rubber seal.
25.04.90- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Starter solenoid, boot terminal
25.04.90- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Lower ball seating, lower king pin ball, thrust pad, spring thrust pad, shim, king pin gaiter, steering rack gaiter, distributor set, servo hose
03.05.90- Mileage: 11,320- Service Agent: Mikes Auto Repairs
10,000-mile service, repair fault on handbrake, drain and flush out cooling system, replace all hose clips and supply anti-freeze. Repair font valance, strip tank sender, drill and tap and replace joint and rebuild. Adjust door shuts and boot, replace steering rack boots, replace lower ball joint, weld rear exhaust, clean engine, MOT, repair air filters, replace servo air pipe, Steering rack mounting
24.09.90- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Four Ashes Garage
Estimate for making up and fitting new Wilton carpets to car. Remove all interior trim, bumpers, lights etc. Strip paint down to bare metal, cut off sills & lower wing sections, cut out all corroded metal from the chassis, rear radius arm locating points and jacking points. Make up and weld new steel sections as necessary. Make up and weld in new aluminium sills and front & rear lower wing sections. Cut out corroded aluminium at o/s/r under the rear light and n/s/f wing. Make up and weld in new sections as necessary. Repair steel framework on inside o/s of boot. Reshape boot lid and aperture to suit. Cut out corroded metal from bottom of both doors, make up and weld in new sections as necessary
22.10.91- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Four Ashes Garage
Fit new hinge pin to driver’s door, prepare body panels for painting. More corrosion has become apparent on the lower rear wing panels. Cut out the corrosion and make up and weld in new sections as necessary. Also make up and weld in new sections at the end of the chassis and bumper brackets. Refit wiring loom front to rear. Remove water drain rails around the roof line, remove front and rear screens. Paint first coat of self-etch primer. Prepare and apply first coat of colour. Paint body and all panels up to final coat and prepare to rebuild car
11.12.91- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Graham Williams
To carpet car in Mountain Blue Wilton carpet bound in vinyl
07.05.92- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Four Ashes Garage
Completion of rebuild
28.09.92- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Four Ashes Garage
MOT
16.04.93- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Joint, washer, bolts, slings, clamp plates exhaust clip, manifold gasket, downpipe gasket
04.06.93- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Four Ashes Garage
Parts only: Rear brake caliper kit
15.06.93- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Richards Bros
Repair to wheels
19.06.93- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Woolies
Parts only: Leathercloth renovator
29.09.93- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Richards Bros.
Blast only, two manifolds
01.10.93- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Steve McFarlane
Weld up manifold, machine back, remove broken stud and re-tap
02.06.94- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: RH Babbage & Son
Tighten propshaft bolts, strip/clean carbs, tune engine, check gearbox oil top up engine oil
26.09.94- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Auto-Electrical and Diesel Services
Parts only: Bulb
07.10.94- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Wells Tyre Services
4 x Avon tyres and balance
17.10.94- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Four Ashes Garage
Checking car, adjusting engine, checking transmission, resetting carbs, checking accelerator connecting rods, remove cam cover and adjust timing chains
22.10.94- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Workshop manual, bonnet badge, hose, oil filter assembly, copper hammer, key fob, tax disc holder
07.11.94- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: R Ticknell & Sons
Parts only: Hoses and clamps
07.11.94- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Wells Motor Parts
Parts only: Anti-freeze
24.11.94- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Four Ashes Garage
Remove seats, carpets, gearbox tunnel and disconnect the propshaft. Remove gearbox & clutch. Wash off clutch and dismantle, clean pressure plate & flywheel face. Dismantle clutch and fit new pressure plate and new release bearing. Refit gearbox with new mounting, replace propshaft, tunnel, seats and carpets. Lift engine to change engine mountings. Change oil & filter, top up anti-freeze to correct strength, adjust door catches, alter rear exhaust mounting
10.02.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Hartwells
Parts only: Fan cowl
01.03.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Joints, Kopex hoses, hoses, heat shield carrier, clutch plate
06.03.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Marksdanes Classic Cars
Parts only: Wiring clips
09.03.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Clutch spigot bearing, air filter to abrb
10.03.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Auto-Electrical
Parts only: Starter motor
13.03.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Wells Motor Parts
Parts only: Pump, washers
18.03.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Vintage Frictions
Clutch overhaul
24.03.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Nick Stagg Engineering
To balance flywheel assembly
30.03.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Abraham & Fox
Clean and overhaul Smiths 12v car clock
06.04.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: WRS
Parts only: 150 ml of gloss black
06.04.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Gasket
06.04.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Auto Electrical
Parts only: Earth strap
02.06.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Needle, jet and diaphragm, service kit and gasket
11.07.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: The Quick Fit Safety Belt Service
2 x front grey woven pebble weave belts, 2 x chrome plates, 2 x chrome bolts
01.09.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Auto Rapide
Parts only: Servo repair kit, brake fluid, bleed nipple
22.09.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Steering rack mounting, lower seating, lower ball, thrust cup spring, shim, nuts split pins circlip
02.10.95- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Bush
13.01.96- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Front brake disc
14.03.96- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Auto Rapide
Remove starter motor for repair, remove brake calipers for overhaul, remove brake discs for repair, supply and fit new brake master cylinder, remove alloy bracket for repair, machine two front disc spacers, bleed clutch, install new stater motor solenoid
17.04.96- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Washers, nuts, insulating ring, shims, nuts, radius arm bushes, gaskets, thrust washers, pinion oil seal, axle shaft seal
15.05.96- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Auto Rapide
Remove axle to reset crown wheel and pinion unit, replace Watts linkage bushes, send axle and radius arms for powder coating. Fabricate steel plates to remove splined hubs. Strip out lower parts of dashboard and part of heater mechanism to facilitate heater cable and flap alignment
11.11.96- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Oil seal, needle rollers, synchro cone, synchro springs, layshaft spindle, oil seal
06.12.96- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Hardy Engineering
To fit parts supplied to Aston Martin gearbox
28.01.97- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Release lever plate, release bearing and bush
19.02.97- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Rear window rubber surround
18.03.97- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: David Nightingale Coach Trimming
Make and replace headlining. Remove rear shelf, door cappings pvc covers, remove adhesive and recover in black pvc. Remove dash coverings, grab handles covers and glove box parts, prepare surfaces and recover in black pvc
27.05.97- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: M &M Morris
Rebuild wiper motor
27.05.98- Mileage: 22,633- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Conversion to lead free, disconnect and remove cylinder head, remove valve guides and seats, fit new valve guides and seats, cut valve seats to depth, lap in valves, obtain valve clearances, re-assemble cylinder head, run engine to temperature, re—torque cylinder head when cold, fit electronic ignition and carry out engine tune Disconnect and remove gearbox, strip off and remove existing flywheel assembly, machine face and modify to convert to 9.5 inch Borg & Beck. Modify release mechanism to suit clutch conversion refit modified assembly, fit new seals to clutch slave cylinder and bleed clutch, fit new gearbox mountings. Change oil and filter, repair handbrake pawl, tighten rear radius arm bolts, require as necessary under dash, attend to short in horn wiring, MOT.
14.07.98- Mileage: 22,761- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Modify gearbox with fitting long saddles, two synchro hubs and refit gearbox using new nuts and bolts
24.08.98- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Top hose
05.03.99- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Northampton Autorads
Aston Martin radiator rebuilt with uprated core; oil cooler rebuilt both with special paint finish
26.03.99- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Bodylines
Parts only: To supply on aluminium fan cowl
27.03.99- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Wells Tyre Services
5 x Avon radial tyres
21.05.99- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Oil filter
26.06.99- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Vacuum hose
30.06.99- Mileage: 23,350- Service Agent: Rapsons Garage
Change oil, check carbs, MOT
21.09.99- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Inlet manifold, aperture seal, air box
28.09.99- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Manifolds, balance pipes, T piece, elbow & pipe
13.11.99- Mileage: 23,713- Service Agent: Wells Tyre Services
MOT
01.12.99- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Ian H Moss
Remove oil seal from o/s, knock out and paint n/s rear
06.04.00- Mileage: 24,127- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Strip down carburettors and send bodies for specialist re-bushing to spindles, re-build carbs and refit, modify choke linkage and throttle action. Tune engine, fit “sports ignition” coil and new HT “king lead” to ignition system, fit new rotor arm Strip out front suspension on both sides, modify upper wishbone arms, send parts to be stove enameled. Re-assemble using new Koni front dampers and new road springs as part of HBE handling kit. Clean check and repack front wheel bearings, check and adjust front suspension and steering geometry. Fit new rear springs as part of HBE handling kit, supply and fit new metacone rear spring upper mountings. Check ride height
15.07.00- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Rapsons
Oil & filter change
02.06.03- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Marksdanes
Repair to nose, machine polish and wax existing paintwork, manufacture, paint & font bumper closing discs, clean wheels etc.
01.06.09- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: Oil filter and sump plug washer
30.06.09- Mileage: 23,350- Service Agent: Rapsons Garage
Re-align handbrake linkage, change oil & filter, check rear axle oil, repair screen wash and number plate
04.04.11- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Auto Electrical
Trace fault in ignition feed wiring, rectify short circuit and attention and repairs to master switch wiring
31.05.11- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Service Dorset
Parts only: Brake & clutch tank, oil filter element
06.06.11- Mileage: 27,993- Service Agent: Rapsons Garage
MOT
12.04.12- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Burlen Fuel Systems
Parts only: Gasket pack
05.09.12- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Rapsons
Check clutch hydraulics and bleed system, check carb balance and set mixture, repair o/s indicator fault
23.05.13- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Speedy Cables
Parts only: Cable to instruction
31.05.13- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Auto Electrical
Parts only: Switch
27.06.13- Mileage: 30,293- Service Agent: Rapsons Garage
MOT, lubricate all round
08.07.13- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: Fan belt, flasher unit
26.02.14- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: HT lead set
22.04.14- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Phillips Tyres
Balance customer fitted wheels
01.05.14- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Marksdanes
Remove ARB, check dimensions and trim excess material from ends. Refit using new link arm bushes, replace clutch slave cylinders, bleed system and adjust pushrod, replace steering rack mountings, adjust rear calipers, adjust handbrake cable, replace handbrake ratchet and pawl
25.06.14- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: Oil filter, sump plug washer
01.07.14- Mileage: 31,790- Service Agent: Rapsons Garage
MOT, change oil & filter
01.06.15- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Rapsons Garage
Change oil & filter
02.06.15- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: Oil filter and sump plug washer
30.06.16- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: Steering rack gaiter
30.06.16- Mileage: 34,474- Service Agent: Rapsons Garage
MOT, fit steering rack gaiters, wiper blades etc. Tighten steering column pinch clamp, check levels, lubrication
01.07.16- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: Wiper blades
07.04.17- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: S&T Electro Plate
Polish and chrome Aston Martin rear bumper
05.06.17- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: S&T Electro Plate
Nickel and chrome front bumper
30.05.17- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: Oil filter, sump plug washer, bumper tube grommet
30.06.17- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: Nyloc nut and washer
05.07.17- Mileage: 36,015- Service Agent: Rapsons Garage
MOT, oil & filter change and lubricate
27.11.17- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Holden
Parts only: gasket
12.10.18- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Auto Electrical
Starter motor repaired
15.10.18- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: Gaskets
16.11.18- Mileage: 36,200- Service Agent: Rapsons Garage
MOT
22.02.19- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: Cylinder head nut
05.08.19- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: In line blower fan
27.08.19- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Refinish Systems
Parts only: Anti-gravel aerosol, etch primer aerosol
29.08.19- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Screwfix
Parts only: Hose clips
02.09.19- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Autohose
Parts only: op flap seal clip
03.09.19- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Refinish Systems
Parts only: Anti gravel aerosol
09.09.19- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Refinish Systems
Parts only: Aerosol degreaser
25.11.19- Mileage: n/a- Service Agent: Aston Engineering
Parts only: DB4 windscreen, screen seal, trim set front and rear, filler strip, screen trim joint
16.12.19- Mileage: 36,422- Service Agent: 2R GT Racing
Full service including all oils, fit new front screen and existing rear screen using new rubbers and finishers. Weld bottom front left outrigger. Liquid metal hole in right front chassis. Fit new hydura boot set. Hand polish each panel 3 times and fine mop polish the car
23.03.20- Mileage: 36,602- Service Agent: RS Williams
Road test car, remove road wheels inspect suspension, adjust handbrake, check axle oil level. Remove interior of car, disconnect and remove the gearbox assembly – send for specialist rebuild. Fit new clutch release bearing, refit gearbox with fresh oil. Refit interior. Change engine oil 7 filter. Check fuel pressure and fuel flow, replace fuel filter. Replace spark plugs. Rebuild thermostat housing with new thermostat. Fit new manifold gaskets. Remove cam covers and replace baffle plates. Replace exhaust mountings and clamps as required, replace pedal clevis pins. MOT
07.01.21- Mileage: 36,744- Service Agent: Graeme Hunt
Storage and transport costs. Car running poorly – checked distributor and refitted with new cap and leads. Fit new fuel pump. Compression test good, fitted new spark plugs. Carburettors removed, rebuilt and refitted. Fit new inlet manifold gaskets
17.06.22- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Le Riche
Remove driver’s seat to move it further back. Fabricate support pivot bracket testing with client for ideal positioning. Remove rev counter and radio for repair, adjust choke cable. Drain fuel from tank, check all fuel filters and lines, remove and regap spark plugs, re-key contact surfaces in distributor cap and fit new rotor arm. Strip carburettors, clean and rebuild with new gasket papers. Clean engine, rear axle, drive shafts, differential and gearbox. Check electrics to cigar lighter and check screen wash operation. Fit new oil pressure hose, refit repaired rev counter. Fit new clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder. Refit brake master cylinder and recharge system. Replace electric radiator fan with a high performance model. Fit new battery, rebuild oil feed pipe due to leak, fit new road wheels and inner tubes. Replace door hinge on n/s door. Valet clean for DVS Inspection and present vehicle for 2022 Concours D’Elegance
15.07.22- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Tadpole Radios
Conversion Radiomobile 400T, Bluetooth Hands free, Positive Earth inverter
15.09.22- Mileage: n/a.- Service Agent: Le Riche
Attend to snagging issues. Pressure and steam wash wheels and polish wire wheel rims and spokes. Remove front seats for access and remove interior trim. Strip down doors individually cleaning and colouring parts in situ. Remove roof to window trims for cleaning. Remove all leather panels and seat squab and bases and clean with leather cleaning solution. Take seats to upholsterer for repair, stitching and stuffing of squab. Cut out and squab. Cut bind door tread rubber matting. Sort though interior fasteners as all different and arrange new correct set of fasteners for re-assembly. Remove interior items to assist auto electrician to run wiring. Fit and wire new speakers, fabricate and fir new door cards. Fit new drive cable for rev counter. Remove driver’s door and fit new seal and refit and adjust door. Valet car
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