1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage
In 1962 Aston Martin revived the Vantage name which hadn’t been used since 1951. It was a distinct model in the Aston Martin range because had a restyled front end that distinguished it from the standard model. The appearance of the Series IV DB4 Vantage was used on the standard DB5.
In Detail
submitted by | Richard Owen |
type | Series Production Car |
built at | Newport Pagnell , England |
engine | Inline-6 |
valvetrain | DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl |
displacement | 3670 cc / 224.0 in³ |
bore | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
stroke | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
compression | 9.0:1 |
power | 198.4 kw / 266.1 bhp @ 5750 rpm |
specific output | 72.51 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | 196.67 bhp per tonne |
torque | 345.73 nm / 255.0 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
steering | Rack & Pinion |
curb weight | 1353 kg / 2983 lbs |
wheelbase | 2489 mm / 98.0 in |
front track | 1372 mm / 54.0 in |
rear track | 1372 mm / 54.0 in |
length | 4489 mm / 176.7 in |
width | 1676 mm / 66.0 in |
height | 1308 mm / 51.5 in |
transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
final drive | 3.31:1 |
top speed | ~217 kph / 134.8 mph |
Auction Sales History
1962 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage Series V DB4/1020/R –
This special DB4 has been restored to a very high standard, with the body virtually flawless and looking magnificent in deep black. Under the bonnet, the car presents very well, and the interior is virtually unmarked. It was recently driven by an RM specialist, and we can confirm that this 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage Series V drives as well as it looks, even in the hot weather of southern Europe where the car was tested, with the coolant temperature remaining constant and the oil temperature good.
Auction Source: 2011 London Auction by RM
Auction Source: 2011 London Auction by RM
Auction Source: 2011 Salon Privé Auction by RM
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage DB4/961/L –
One of only six DB4 Series 5 Vantage GT Coupes built. Originally equipped with a GT-spec “twin plug engine”. An older, painstaking restoration with sympathetic modifications. Complete with period “knock-off” wire wheels and extremely purposeful in appearance, the DB4 is offered with a California title, Bill of Sale and FIA paperwork. Blindingly fast, brilliantly restored, sympathetically modified, carefully maintained and extremely rare, this DB4 is a true driver’s car that perfectly embodies the Aston Martin’s perfo
Auction Source: 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series 5 Vantage GT Coupe DB4/1144/R –
Auction Source: RM Auctions’ 2010 Sports & Classics of Monterey