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Hidden away in a dusty barn for three decades, a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 has re-emerged into the world—and it’s already turning heads. Left untouched for 30 years in Astoria, New York, the car was recently listed for sale with a jaw-dropping valuation of over $324,000.
This DB4 is no ordinary find. Originally finished in a striking blue paint over red leather, it was equipped with a 3.7-liter engine capable of hitting 140 mph—impressive numbers even by today’s standards. More remarkably, the car retains its matching engine numbers, a rarity that significantly boosts its value.
But the story behind the car is what truly sets it apart.
After returning from Vietnam in the 1970s, the previous owner resumed work at a local body shop. One day, his boss asked him to assist with a repair—and after weeks of dedicated help, he was gifted the Aston Martin DB4 as a thank-you. He had the car towed to his property, parked it inside a barn, and planned to restore it.
Unfortunately, life got in the way.
Despite good intentions, the DB4 was never touched. Time passed, dust collected, and the once-glamorous sports car became an aging relic of forgotten dreams. Now, more than 30 years later, the car has finally been pulled into the light.
Luxury Auto News reports that Peter Kumar’s Gullwing Motor Cars is handling the sale. The company confirmed the car is an “exciting and original discovery” and represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors.
The DB4 was once the world’s first production car to go from 0 to 100 mph and back to 0 in under 30 seconds. Now, it stands as both a symbol of engineering excellence and a tribute to a bygone era—and it’s looking for a new owner who can finally complete the restoration it always deserved.
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