FOR SALE 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage
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hree prototype DB2s were tested and raced throughout 1949, and the new production model was announced by Aston Martin in the Spring of 1950 timed to coincide with the New York Auto Show in April. Their meticulous preparation and testing paid off, the car was an instant success with press and public alike and 100 orders were taken at the show, and bearing in mind that only 15 DB1s had been sold throughout production.
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The DB2 was everything that its predecessor the DB1 was not… The old four-cylinder 1970cc 90bhp engine of the earlier car was replaced by a brand new 105 bhp dual overhead cam 2,580cc, straight, six-cylinder engine designed by W.O. Bentley. The future of the company was thus secured with this exciting sports car. With the increase in performance and an exciting new body style, the DB2 set the pace not only for Aston Martin but for all future British GT’s. with
Autocar saying “it is difficult to give too much praise to the handling and performance of the DB2 sports saloon” and very soon the competition successes were racking up: 5th and 6th at Le Mans and 1st in the 3.0 litre class and tied for first place on handicap in a race in which the only Jaguar to finish was 12th and all five Ferrari’s retired. The following year at Le Mans the DB2 placed 3rd and 5th overall, taking the 1st 2nd and 3rd places in the 3.0 litre class and in the Mille Miglia it was 1st in the over 2-litre Vetturi Veloci class.
