1949 Aston Martin DB Mark II
Chassis no.
LML/49/4
Engine no.
LB6/49/29
Coachbuilder
Aston Martin
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1949
Manufacturing
January 1949
Record:
UMC272 engine technical drawing
January 1949
Record:
UMC272 chassis technical drawing
January 1949
Record:
UMC272 Aston Martin Aerodinamic Saloon drawing
1949
Event:
Unknown
1949
Restoration:
Photo chassis engine - mechanics
1949
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
1949
1st and current interior
Material:
Leather
Seats:
Beige
1949
1st engine no. tbd
Manufacturer:
ASTON MARTIN, LTD (GB)
Note:
Type DB Mk II
1949
1st body no. 48005
Coachbuilder:
Aston Martin
Type:
Fastback coupe
Colour:
Maroon
1949
1st and current chassis no. lml/49/4
From 26th April 1949
to March 1950
to March 1950
Owner:
David Brown (GB)
Famous owner:
Sir David Brown (10 May 1904 – 3 September 1993) was an English entrepreneur, managing director of his family firm David Brown Ltd. and one time owner of shipbuilders Vosper Thorneycroft and automobile manufacturer Aston Martin
Note:
The car was maroon with beige interior, fitted with LB6/49/27R engine and registered UMC 272. 1950.02.01 Featured in “The Motor” by Laurence Pomeroy tak-ing UMC 272 on a 1,000-mile continental trip In March 1950, it went back to Service Department and Jack Sopp replaced the steering column gear change by a floor change. Then the car was resprayed dark green and sold to Lance Macklin.
26th April 1949
Plate:
UMC272
Country:
Unknown nationality
May 1949
Generic fact:
Other photos
29th July 1949
Press review:
Unknown author, "Finer And Faster", Advertising Aston Martin , 07-1949
20th August 1949
Event:
International Daily Express Trophy Meeting
Locality:
Towcester (GB)
Driver:
David Brown (GB)
Co-Driver:
Lance Noel Macklin (GB)
Note:
Organised by the B.R.D.C.. David Brown drove UMC 272 to Silverstone Circuit and Lance Macklin was allowed a lap of honour to demonstrate UMC 272.
1st February 1950
Press review:
Pomeroy, "A Mixed Mission", The Motor , no. 2, 02-1950
From March 1950
to July 1951
to July 1951
Owner:
Lance Macklin (GB)
Famous owner:
Lance Noel Macklin (2 September 1919 – 29 August 2002) was a British racing driver
Note:
In March 1950 Lance Macklin drove it to Bologna to fitted three Weber 35 DCO carburetors (probably the first British sports car to be fitted with Webers) to enter several races in Italy with works support. In October 1950 it was repaired at the factory and new engine LB6/49/29 fitted instead of original LB6/49/27R.
1950
2nd and current engine no. lb6/49/29
Manufacturer:
ASTON MARTIN, LTD (GB)
Note:
Type DB Mk II
1950
2nd body no. 48005
Coachbuilder:
Aston Martin
Type:
Fastback coupe
Colour:
Green
March 1950
Generic fact:
Other photos Lance Noel Macklin
March 1950
Press review:
Unknown author, "The Winter Garden Garages Ltd", AM quaterly , no. 1, 03-1950, pp. 24
24th March 1950
Press review:
Unknown author, "I Piloti Iscritti Al Giro Di Sicilia", Corriere dello sport , 04-1950
26th March 1950
Event:
Coppa Intereuropa - Concorso d'Eleganza
Locality:
Monza (IT)
Driver:
Lance Macklin (GB)
Co-Driver:
John Stapleton Gordon (GB)
Results / Prizes:
1st OA
26th March 1950
Event:
II Coppa Intereuropa
Locality:
Monza (IT)
Race number:
#2
Class:
Sport oltre 2000 cc
Driver:
Lance Macklin (GB)
Co-Driver:
Gordon Barret (US)
Results / Prizes:
4th OA / 2nd CL
31st March 1950
Press review:
Unknown author, "The Art Of Racing...... Aston Martin Second At Monza", The Autocar , no. 9, 03-1950, pp. 388
April 1950
Press review:
Unknown author, "Fortuna E Perizia Alleate Di Bornigia Su Alfa Romeo Vittorioso Per Eliminazione Della 34° Targa Florio", l'Ora del Popolo , 04-1950, pp. 4
April 1950
Press review:
Unknown author, "Sulle Tormentose Strade Di Sicilia Senza Pronostico La ''targa'' Dell'ardimento", Giornale di Sicilia , 04-1950
From 2nd April 1950
to 3rd April 1950
to 3rd April 1950
Event:
X Giro di Sicilia - XXXIV Targa Florio
Circuit:
Giro di Sicilia
Locality:
Palermo (IT)
Race number:
#453
Driver:
Lance Macklin (GB)
Co-Driver:
John Stapleton Gordon (GB)
Results / Prizes:
DNF
Note:
It crashed after chasing Alberto Ascari in his Ferrari 195S.
From July 1951
to November 1951
to November 1951
Owner:
John S. Watkinson (GB)
Note:
Broker H.r. Martindale - Leads, Uk
From November 1951
to February 1952
to February 1952
Owner:
A. Baird (GB)
Note:
Broker J. Blake & Co. Ltd - Liverpool, Uk
From February 1952
to 13th March 1957
to 13th March 1957
Owner:
J. H. Short (GB)
Note:
Broker Metcalfe & Munday
1954
Event:
Notts S.C.C. Ossington
Locality:
Ossington (GB)
Driver:
John Dalton (GB)
Results / Prizes:
1st OA
1955
Event:
Shenstone and Buxton Rally
Locality:
Buxton (GB)
Driver:
John Dalton (GB)
Results / Prizes:
1st OA
From 14th March 1957
to 2nd April 1957
to 2nd April 1957
Owner:
B. C. Rhodes (GB)
Note:
Broker Reynolds Bros - Barnsley, Uk
From 3rd April 1957
to 1958
to 1958
Owner:
A. B. Brice (GB)
Note:
Broker Wroots Motors - Doncaster, Uk
From January 1958
to June 1958
to June 1958
Owner:
G. Arengo (GB)
Note:
Broker Old Philadelphia Motor Co
From June 1958
to 18th October 1958
to 18th October 1958
Owner:
Lawrence (GB)
From 19th October 1958
to 4th November 1959
to 4th November 1959
Owner:
ASCOT SERVICE STATION (GB)
January 1959
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
23rd February 1959
Identification document:
Car manufacturers' heritage certificate - Aston Martin - Aston Martin built sheet
From 5th November 1959
to 13th November 1961
to 13th November 1961
Owner:
Neil Thomas Baker (GB)
From 14th November 1961
to 26th April 1962
to 26th April 1962
Owner:
G. A. Anderson (GB)
Note:
Captain at R.A.F. Northwood base
From 27th April 1962
to January 1965
to January 1965
Owner:
J. Marlow (GB)
Note:
Junior Technician at R.A.F. Coltinshall base
From January 1965
to 29th July 1965
to 29th July 1965
Owner:
William A. Monk (GB)
April 1965
Identification document:
Registration Book
21st July 1965
Record:
Correspondance AMOC
22nd July 1965
Record:
Correspondance AML
From 30th July 1965
to 2nd May 1989
to 2nd May 1989
Owner:
Peter John Lee (GB)
Note:
1965/1970: Extensively researched and 2nd restoration.
2nd August 1965
Record:
Correspondance Hertfordshire County Council - Local Tax Department
10th August 1965
Record:
Correspondance J. H. Short
September 1965
Restoration:
Photo chassis engine - mechanics
October 1965
Restoration:
Photo chassis engine - mechanics
March 1966
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
10th May 1966
Record:
Correspondence Montagu Motor Museum
11th May 1966
Record:
Correspondence Wroots Motors
September 1966
Restoration:
Photo chassis engine - mechanics
19th October 1966
Record:
Correspondance Stirling Moss Ltd
16th November 1966
Record:
Correspondance Lance Macklin
13th January 1969
Record:
Correspondance AMOC
3rd January 1970
Record:
Correspondance AMOC
1st February 1970
Record:
Correspondance AMOC
2nd February 1970
Record:
Correspondance AMOC
July 1970
Generic fact:
Other photos
August 1971
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
15th March 1973
Record:
Correspondance AML
2nd July 1973
Record:
Correspondance AML
18th July 1973
Record:
Correspondance AML
November 1975
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
November 1976
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
January 1977
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
November 1977
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
November 1978
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
November 1979
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
1980
Press review:
Unknown author, "Lance Macklin", The DB racing Years 1980 , 1980, pp. 13
November 1980
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
November 1981
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
From June 1984
to 31st August 1984
to 31st August 1984
Press review:
Unknown author, "Frank Feeley", AM quaterly , no. 88, 06-1984, pp. 34
25th May 1985
Event:
Motor 100 - A Century of World Motoring
Locality:
Towcester (GB)
From June 1985
to 31st August 1985
to 31st August 1985
Press review:
Unknown author, "Motor 100", AM quaterly , no. 92, 06-1985, pp. 23
January 1987
Generic fact:
Other photos
1989
Generic fact:
Other photos
May 1989
Bibliography:
Christie's Monaco S.a.m. , Christie's Monaco - Automobiles Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lagonda Et Bentley - 3 Mai 1989 , Christie's Monaco S.a.m., n.p. 1989
From 3rd May 1989
to December 1989
to December 1989
Owner:
HEXAGON LTD (GB)
Note:
Christie's - Automobiles Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lagonda et Bentley (Monaco - 1989, 3rd May - Lot 176)
3rd May 1989
Event:
Christie's - Automobiles Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lagonda et Bentley
Note:
lot 176
16th May 1989
Record:
Correspondance Hexagon
31st May 1989
Record:
Correspondance Hexagon
From June 1989
to 31st August 1989
to 31st August 1989
Press review:
Lee Peter, "The Story Of Umc 272", AM quaterly , no. 104, 06-1989, pp. 30
12th June 1989
Record:
Correspondance AMOC
From December 1989
to 1991
to 1991
Owner:
J. Smith (GB)
From 1991
to December 2009
to December 2009
Owner:
John Simon Draper (GB)
Famous owner:
John Simon Draper founder of Palawan Press Limited and chairman of the Virgin Music Group
Note:
1992: 4th restauration by Aston Martin Works Service
From October 1991
to 31st December 1991
to 31st December 1991
Press review:
Unknown author, "Early Db2 Build Records", AM quaterly , no. 112, 10-1991, pp. 30
January 1992
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
1992
3rd and current body no. 48005
Coachbuilder:
Aston Martin
Type:
Fastback coupe
Colour:
Maroon
February 1992
Restoration:
Photo chassis engine - mechanics
March 1992
Restoration:
Photo chassis engine - mechanics
October 1992
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
November 1992
Restoration:
Photo Interiors
November 1992
Restoration:
Photo chassis engine - mechanics
November 1992
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
December 1992
Event:
National Classic Motor Show
Locality:
Birmingham (GB)
Note:
NEC - National Exhibition Centre
December 1992
Restoration:
Photo body and assembly
October 1993
Press review:
Unknown author, "Race-bred Luxury", Classiccars , no. 8, 10-1993, pp. 38
October 1993
Press review:
Heath Brian, "1949 Aston Martin Db2 Prototype Umc 272", The Automobile , no. 10, 10-1993, pp. 47
November 1993
Press review:
Reisser, "Les Db2 De La Renaissance", Auto Moto Retro , no. 159, 11-1993, pp. 34
1994
Generic fact:
Other photos
24th January 1994
Event:
Unknown
Locality:
Towcester (GB)
Note:
Car test at Silversone Circuit
1996
Press review:
Unknown author, "Db 2", AMOC 1996 Register , 1996, pp. 91
From 15th May 2008
to 18th May 2008
to 18th May 2008
Event:
Mille Miglia
Locality:
Brescia (IT)
2009
Press review:
Unknown author, "Unknown", AMHT 2009 Register , 2009
October 2009
Generic fact:
Other photos Visit at the Barn
November 2009
Event:
Visit at the Barn
Locality:
Drayton St. Leonard (GB)
Note:
The medieval barn in which the Museum is housed provides the perfect backdrop to display the extensive collection. Built in the fifteenth century by the monks of the nearby Dorchester Abbey, and sensitively restored in the 90s, the great tithe barn in Drayton St Leonard now houses our Museum and Archives and is the shared Head Office of the Aston Martin Heritage Trust and the Aston Martin Owners Club.
December 2009
Generic fact:
Other photos
December 2009
Press review:
Unknown author, "Tales Of A Db2", Fullbore , no. 6, 12-2009, pp. 4
4th December 2009
Record:
Correspondance AM Works Service
2010
Generic fact:
Other photos
2010
Press review:
Unknown author, "Alles Auf Anfang", Auto Zeitung Classic Cars , 2010, pp. 106
2010
Press review:
Burgess David, "The Tale Of The Prototype Aston, Laurence Pomeroy, Lance Macklin And The Playboy Prince", Aston , no. 12, 2010, pp. 70
From 4th January 2010
to 11th March 2017
to 11th March 2017
Owner:
Daniel A. Waltenberg (TH)
4th January 2010
Description:
Engine was LB6/49/27R. LB6/49/29 fitted in 03/1950. 1950 : Fitted with three Weber 35 DCO carbs (a first for a British car).
25th January 2010
Record:
FIVA Identity Card - Request
February 2010
Generic fact:
Other photos
4th February 2010
Identification document:
FIVA Identity Card no.: 36927 - Categorized: A3 - ASN that issued the certificate: Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs - Owner's name: Private collection - Owner's country: United Kingdom
April 2010
Generic fact:
Studio Photos
From 23rd April 2010
to 25th April 2010
to 25th April 2010
Event:
Concorso Internazionale d'Eleganza di Villa d'Este
Locality:
Cernobbio (IT)
Class:
F: Post-war closed sports cars
Driver:
Daniel A. Waltenberg (TH)
From 6th May 2010
to 9th May 2010
to 9th May 2010
Event:
Mille Miglia
Locality:
Brescia (IT)
Race number:
#117
Driver:
Rene Wagner (CH)
Co-Driver:
Daniel A. Waltenberg (TH)
Results / Prizes:
208th OA
June 2010
Press review:
Unknown author, "1949 Aston Martina Db2 Prototype", Supercars.net , 06-2010
From June 2010
to 31st August 2010
to 31st August 2010
Press review:
Unknown author, "Concours D'elegance Villa D'este", Swiss Classics Revue , no. 26, 06-2010, pp. 22
From June 2010
to 31st August 2010
to 31st August 2010
Press review:
Unknown author, "Umc 272 The Italian Job", The vantage point , no. 187, 06-2010, pp. 56
From June 2010
to 31st August 2010
to 31st August 2010
Press review:
Tarr Gareth, "Works Db2s At The Villa D'este", The vantage point , no. 187, 06-2010, pp. 18
From June 2010
to 31st August 2010
to 31st August 2010
Press review:
Rose Don, "Mille Miglia Storica 2010", The vantage point , no. 27, 06-2010, pp. 47
From June 2010
to 31st August 2010
to 31st August 2010
Press review:
Unknown author, "Mille Miglia, Smacking Cars Everywhere!", SMAC- The official magazine of the St.Moritz Automobile Club , 06-2010, pp. 32
26th June 2010
Event:
The Midsummer Classic
Locality:
Londra (GB)
Driver:
Daniel A. Waltenberg (TH)
Note:
AMOC Organization
From October 2010
to 31st December 2010
to 31st December 2010
Press review:
Loveys Richard, "Model Review", AM quaterly , no. 188, 10-2010, pp. 10
December 2010
Press review:
Charlesworth, "Aston Martin Db2 Prototype", Classiccars , no. 12, 12-2010, pp. 88
From December 2011
to 29th February 2012
to 29th February 2012
Press review:
Rose Don, "What Happens In Kuwait, Stays In Kuwait", The vantage point , no. 33, 12-2011, pp. 26
February 2012
Press review:
Unknown author, "1935 1.5 Litre Mkii 4 Seater", AM , no. 745, 02-2012, pp. 19
15th February 2012
Event:
Kuwait Concours d'Elegance
Locality:
Unknown city (KW)
Race number:
#2
Class:
C: 1946 - 1960
Driver:
Daniel A. Waltenberg (TH)
June 2012
Press review:
Unknown author, "Kuwait Capers", Fullbore , no. 13, 06-2012, pp. 21
From June 2012
to 31st August 2012
to 31st August 2012
Press review:
Utaski Jim, "Aston Reign At The Kuwait Concours D'elegance", AM quaterly , no. 195, 06-2012, pp. 66
21st July 2013
Event:
Aston Martin Centenary Concours
Locality:
Londra (GB)
Race number:
#25
Driver:
Daniel A. Waltenberg (TH)
Note:
Kensington Gardens
From December 2013
to 28th February 2014
to 28th February 2014
Press review:
Donoghue Mark, "Centennial Celebrations At Kensington Palace Garden", AM quaterly , no. 201, 12-2013, pp. 58
13th August 2015
Event:
Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance
Locality:
Carmel-by-the-Sea (US)
Driver:
Daniel A. Waltenberg (TH)
16th August 2015
Event:
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Locality:
Carmel-by-the-Sea (US)
Race number:
#03
Class:
Class O-1: Postwar Early
Driver:
Daniel A. Waltenberg (TH)
21st August 2015
Press review:
Unknown author, "The World's Most Elegant Cars: Pebble Beach Concours D'elegance 2015", CNN , 08-2015
November 2015
Press review:
Trummel Reld, "Dawn At Pebble, Stirling Moss And Bar Fight", Keith Martin's - Sport Car Market , no. 11, 11-2015
2016
Press review:
Unknown author, "Frank Feeley", Aston , no. 18, 2016, pp. 64
From 2nd September 2016
to 4th September 2016
to 4th September 2016
Event:
Concours of Elegance Windsor Castle
Locality:
Molesey (GB)
Race number:
#48
Driver:
Daniel A. Waltenberg (TH)
From December 2016
to 28th February 2017
to 28th February 2017
Press review:
Tarr Gareth, "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue", AM quaterly , no. 213, 12-2016, pp. 30
2017
Event:
Gooding Amelia Island
Note:
Lot. 031 - An Integral and Important Piece of Aston Martin History, Specially Built for the personal Use of Company Owner David Brown. The Factory Development Car and Prototype for the DB2. First Aston Martin Model Equipped with the New 6-Cylinder LB6 Engine. Raced by Works Driver Lance Macklin in the Coppa Intereuropa and Targa Florio.
February 2017
Press review:
Unknown author, "Prototype For A Dynasty- David Brown's Aston Martin", Hemmings Daily - www.hemmingsdaily.com , 02-2017
16th February 2017
Press review:
Unknown author, "This Aston Martin Prototype Is The Genesis Of The Legendary Db Models", Classic Driver.com , 02-2017
21st February 2017
Press review:
Unknown author, "David Brown- Driven 1949 Aston Martina Db Mark Ii Prototype Up For A Auction", Motorauthority - www.motorauthority.com , 02-2017
24th February 2017
Press review:
Unknown author, "David Brown's 1949 Aston Martin Db2 Is Looking For A New Owner", Autoevolution.com , 02-2017
From 11th March 2017
to currently
to currently
Owner:
Private collection
November 2018
Bibliography:
Binelli Sandro, Mille Miglia's Chassis - The Ultimate Opus Volume I , Automotive Masterpieces Srl, Genova 2018
2024
Bibliography:
Binelli Sandro, Targa Florio's Chassis - The Ultimate Opus Volume I , Automotive Masterpieces Srl, Genova 2024
2025
Bibliography:
Binelli Sandro, Coppa Intereuropa's Chassis - The Ultimate Opus Volume I , Automotive Masterpieces Srl, Genova 2025
2026
Bibliography:
Binelli Sandro, Giro Di Sicilia's Chassis - The Ultimate Opus Volume I , Automotive Masterpieces Srl, Genova 2026