Car History • 1960 Aston Martin DB4 Saloon • Automotive Masterpieces

1960

Manufacturing

2^nd February 1960

Identification document: Vehicle registration

25^th February 1960

1st engine no. 370229

Manufacturer: ASTON MARTIN, LTD (GB)

Note: This engine has been replaced because it had a loss of oil pressure when it warmed up. (Original engine preserved with the car)

From 26^th February 1960
to 7^th November 1971

Owner: Marchesa Giovanna Gerini Carrega (IT)

Famous owner: Marchesa Giovanna Gerini was the daughter of the Italian Marchese Carlo Gerini.

Note: The Marchesa (or her family) also estabilished herself in Brazil at some point, which explains the address given in the sales contract with Aston Martin "Venida Sumare 780, Sao Paolo, Brasile", while the DB4 was delivered to her in Italy by agent Bryde Giacosa. The contract states by error the name as "Gernini" instead of the correct name "Gerini".

26^th February 1960

1st interior

Seats: White

26^th February 1960

1st body

Coachbuilder: Tickford

Colour: Black

26^th February 1960

1st and current chassis no. db4242l

1971

From 8^th November 1971
to 1994

Owner: Peter Businger (CH)

Purchase price: 7500 Fr.

Note: The Marchesa donated the car to the Red Cross. Then, The car was sold in an auction organized by the Red Cross itself in the Bundesplatz of Bern.

1972

2nd interior

Seats: Brown

1972

2nd body

Coachbuilder: Tickford

Colour: Dark Blue

1991

2nd and current engine no. 370229

Manufacturer: ASTON MARTIN, LTD (GB)

Note: The engine was designed by Tadek Marek, a Polish engineer and racing driver. Aluminium engine block and head.

1992