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Aston Martin DB4

1958–1963

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  • Lowest price

    £243,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £250,501

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    £379,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

Aston Martin DB4

Based on 3 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinglow confidence

£250,501

Market value · recent verified sales

+12.7%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 12.7% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

£347,319

+39%

5-Year Forecast

£386,747

+54%

Estimates based on 3 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

70

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Aston Martin DB4 remain on UK roads · 2024 Q4.

Licensed

82

Cars

SORN

25

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The DB4 sits at a median of £250,501 in the UK market, up 12.7% over the past twelve months on the strength of three recorded transactions. This modest sample reflects the car's scarcity and the thin liquidity that characterizes the segment, making directional signals provisional at best.

With only 1,213 examples built across its production run, the DB4 holds a "Holy Grail" collectibility rating that positions it among the most sought-after British sports cars of the early 1960s. Its appeal remains anchored to design heritage, mechanical significance, and the narrative weight attached to the marque during its formative years.

The absence of active listings and the three-sale data set over twelve months point to a market where supply is tightly constrained and buyers are selective. This structural thinness means that pricing signals can be volatile and individual transactions may not reflect broad-based consensus.

The projection model suggests a base-case appreciation trajectory of 38.6% over three years and 54.4% over five years, underpinned by the car's immutable rarity and the persistent collector appetite for early Aston Martins. However, the low-confidence reading on this sample underscores the limits of extrapolation when dealing with so few transactions.

Condition, provenance, and mechanical completeness will remain decisive variables in a market where each sale can move needle sentiment significantly. Prospective buyers and sellers should expect negotiation friction and extended holding periods given the sparse transaction flow and absence of price discovery at the retail level.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£250,501
  • Annual appr. rate+12.7%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed82
  • SORN'd (off-road)25
  • Total in DVLA records107
  • % of production8.8%
  • All Aston Martin DB4s115
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2024 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£2,000
  • Maintenance£4,000
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£8,400
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through67%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£291,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£243,000 – £379,500
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • £243,000

    Collecting Cars · 1 May 2026

  • €379,500

    bonhams · 30 Jan 2026

  • £250,501

    Collecting Cars · 22 May 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.