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　　1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK I Saloon

　　Chassis No. LML/576

　　Engine No. VB6E/50/1299 (Numbers-Matching)

　　Factory left-hand drive example with sliding sunroof

　　Retains its matching-numbers original engine

　　Documented by copy of its Aston Martin build sheet and Heritage

　　Trust Certificate

　　Previous long-term ownership of nearly 40 years

　　Mechanically restored by Steel Wings with invoices in excess of

　　$65,000

　　A unique and highly eligible entrant for the most prestigious

　　rallies

　　Successful Participant in the 2023 Tejas Turismo Hill Country

　　Rally

　　Bespoke Coco Mats, Refinished Wheels and Cosmetic Freshening

　　2024 Inspection, Scheduled Service and Detailing

　　This delightfully charming DB2/4 is one of 565 Mark I models

　　produced, and is documented by both its Aston Martin build sheet

　　and a copy of its Heritage Trust certificate. A factory

　　left-hand-drive model built for export, chassis number LML/576 was

　　produced on 28 October 1953 in original colors of Sea Green over

　　Beige Connolly hides, and was destined for Belgium in February

　　1954, where its sale was handled by the Ets. R. Mannes agency. Its

　　build sheet notes that it was fitted with heavy duty shock

　　absorbers and specifies other distinct features such as a kph

　　speedometer, which it still retains today. Its first owner was

　　Andre Pelgrims of Brussels, a member of a prominent local family

　　whose residence, the Maison Pelgrims, exists today as a celebrated

　　art exhibition venue.

　　While few details of its early European history are known, the

　　DB2/4 eventually made its way to the United States. It came into

　　the possession of Lance Sterman of Stockbridge, Massachusetts in

　　the early 1980s, and thus would begin a nearly four decade period

　　of enthusiastic ownership.

　　By 2012, Sterman elected to conduct a comprehensive mechanical

　　overhaul undertaken by the Aston Martin specialists at Steel Wings

　　of Ivyland, Pennsylvania. This work, completed over a five year

　　period from 2, is documented in receipts amounting to over

　　$65,000. A considerable amount of focus was given to the engine,

　　which was carefully disassembled and rebuilt utilizing a billet

　　crankshaft. Likewise, other systems were rebuilt, serviced, and

　　replaced with the fuel, cooling, braking, and carburetion systems

　　noted as having received attention. With a view towards driving

　　enjoyment and reliability, certain improvements were made including

　　the addition of upgraded front hubs, an electric fan, and an

　　upgraded oil pump. The wiring harness and exhaust system were also

　　replaced. All in all, the mission was to create the ultimate

　　vintage British road rally machine that would fit like an old glove

　　but be backed by a fresh rebuild by one of the most respected names

　　associated with the marque.

　　With the work complete, Sterman was able to participate in the 2018

　　AMOC Lime Rock Road Rally. The DB2/4 quickly captured the attention

　　of AMOC members due to its unique combination of "as discovered"

　　cosmetic condition in contrast to its rally purpose built

　　mechanicals. More recently, service work has included a new brake

　　master cylinder as well as new wheel cylinders in 2023.

　　LML/576 embodies the 1950s British rally car aesthetic, and

　　represents a rare, sporting, highly eligible choice for some of the

　　most prestigious international collector car events, including the

　　Mille Miglia and the California Mille. As a factory left-hand-drive

　　example still with its original engine and retaining many original

　　features, and with major fettling completed by Steel Wings in

　　recent years, LML/576 is a compelling choice for continued historic

　　event participation, either Stateside or back across the pond.

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