An irreplaceable automobile combines unique coachwork, pedigree, performance and design in a wonderful package that is both beautifully restored and carefully preserved

Prime DB2/4 3-Litre

'An irreplaceable automobile combines unique coachwork, pedigree, performance and design in a wonderful package that is both beautifully restored and carefully preserved”, said Rod Egan, Managing Partner and Chief Auctioneer of Worldwide Auctons - and it's crossing the block this November.

The unique 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 3-Litre Coupe prototype will be offered for sale at Worldwide Auctioneers' inaugural Indiana event, The Auburn Auction. Once owned by King Hussein of Jordan, this is a historically significant example of the breed.

Introduced at the London Motor Show in 1953, the DB2/4 was the second generation DB2, with occasional four-seat interior. Built for Aston Martin David Brown, this example was a true prototype, used by the Aston Martin Experimental Department from 1953 through 1955 in development of the next generation DB2/4.

In 1955 it was turned over to Aston Martin factory team racing driver, Peter Collins and its history with the driver is recounted in Chris Nixon’s famous book, Mon Ami Mate. Subsequently owned by King Hussein of Jordan and later forming part of the Aston Martin collection of JS Draper, the car has been restored twice, most recently by Aston Martin in 1994-1995. An impressive package of documentation from the Aston Martin factory and copies of the British registration document in King Hussein’s name accompany it. 

The DB2/4, one of the most important post-war Aston Martins, will join an exclusive line up at The Auburn Auction, which is limited to only 80 rare and significant motorcars. Included in the sale is the James Cagney Auburn V12 Salon Cabriolet, a stately 1933 Duesenberg SJ Boattail Speedster, rare 1959 Ferrari 410 SuperAmerica Series III SWB and perfect 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster.

* The auction will be held in the grounds of Worldwide Auctioneers new US Headquarters in Auburn, Indiana, on Saturday August 30 at 6pm.General auction preview is on August 29 from 10am-5pm, with VIP Reception that evening from 7pm-9pm. 

Full details on advance bidder registration and general admission can be obtained by visiting www.wwgauctions.com or calling 1-260-927-0000.