24044 1957 Aston Martin DB24 MkII (Astoria, NY)

24044 1957 Aston Martin DB24 MkII

1957 Aston Martin DB2 4 MkII Fixed Head Coupe with Rare Coachwork by Tickford One of Only 34 Produced One of the 34 fixed-head coup s made 18 of which were made for the export market Chassis 1272 was ordered new by Clifford Ray Patterson of Manhattan Beach California. Completed in February of 1957 it was finished in two-tone Regal Red with a Steel Dust Gray top over Gray leather. An original letter dated May 28th 1957 from Aston Martin Lagonda Limited to Mr. Patterson introduced the enclosed warranty information which is also included with the car today. The company having just changed names from The David Brown Corporation to Aston Martin Lagonda Limited had not yet printed new warranty information cards so the one supplied included a black marker redaction over the old company name and Aston Martin Lagonda typed by typewriter above the redacted text. Mr. Patterson was apparently quite enamored with his rare Aston as he kept the car for half a century. After a solid 50 years of enjoyment the previous owner acquired the car in 2007 making this a 2-owner car from new. Upon acquisition the car was repainted bright red the wheels were restored and painted silver and the interior and trunk were fully retrimmed in bright magenta leather with matching carpets and headliner. Additionally power windows and mirrors were installed. Under the hood a modern air conditioning compressor was installed with the blower unit mounted under the dash. Chassis 1272 has been on static display since its refurbishment over 13 years ago. Given its inactivity recommissioning is required prior to active use. CHASSIS NO. AM300 1272 ENGINE NO. VB6J 896Incredibly rare factory left hand drive Fixed Head Coupe One of Only 34 Produced Two owners from new Includes original correspondence between Aston Martin and the first owner Great thoroughbred sports car from a golden era of motoring Price 249 500