1961 Aston Martin DBGT Zagato Replica - No Sale at $600,000

Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato. The original DB4 used for my car was supplied new to Peter Lurch, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. On 20th July 1961 Original Registration No:- NY 3645 W. This car was converted for racing in the late 60's and fitted with a 12 plug Indianapolis Cooper-Aston GT Engine. (As documented in the AMOC Specials Register). The DB4 was imported back to the UK in 1990. The chassis was then shortened by Shapecraft and a new Zagato body commissioned from Church Green Engineering Ltd of Semley, Dorset. The Engine is now back to the original DB4 GT format but upgraded to 4.2 litre fitted with new Aston Martin Factory supplied Twin Plug Cylinder Head and ancillaries completely rebuilt using new triple Weber Carburettersand manifolds. The head got fitted with Hardened Valve Seats and guides for Unleaded Fuel. The engine was then dyno and bench tested. The gearbox is an original 4-speed David Brown, with new heavy duty clutch Balanced together with flywheel. Differential is 4.09 Powerlock Limited slip. Factory reconditioned. Suspension is standard DB4 GT set up using new components. Brakes are standard DB4 GT `Balanced Bar' Twin master cylinders ( as only fitted to GT cars) with DB5 Discs and callipers. The Trim is in black Connolly Hides, with special Zagato seats made. The dashboard as original, one piece, Zagato style painted in original satin black. Instruments as per DB4 GT.

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Auction Date: 03 Aug 2009
No Sale: $600,000
Miles: 2200
Engine: 6
Transmission: man
Exterior Color: green
Interior Color: black