A rare vintage Aston Martin hidden away for decades has been discovered in a barn and put up for sale.
The 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage is being offered as an incredible restoration project, albeit with a hefty price tag of £49,500.
The classic car is missing its engine, transmission, front suspension, and front wheels, leaving the lucky buyer some serious work to do.
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But the DB2 has a rare twist – it was factory-made as a left-hand drive vehicle, an extremely unusual configuration for this model.
Only 411 of these cars were ever produced, making it a highly sought-after collector’s project.
In its prime, the DB2 could reach a hair-raising top speed of 120mph, powered by a 2.6-litre Lagonda VB6E straight-six engine – but a replacement engine will be needed to restore it to glory.
Originally, the Aston Martin came in a white exterior with a tan interior, and it’s now up for sale via Gullwing Motor Cars in New York, US.
The listing went live on 3 September, as reported by Whats The Jam.
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A spokesperson for Gullwing Motor Cars said: “This barn-find 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Coupe is a factory Left-Hand Drive example and an excellent original car to restore.
“Its engine, transmission, front suspension, and front wheels went missing long ago.
“An exciting discovery that was born in an extremely rare and desirable factory configuration.
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“It’s not every day you find a factory Vantage left-hand-drive DB2.
“This gem has been tucked away in storage and hidden from public view until now.
“Here’s your chance to own the dream.”
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