THE WASHBOARD REGISTER

ASTON MARTIN DB2

LML/50/12

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Engine number: LB6B/50/117 (Build Records & 1959 and 1971 AMOC registers)
                        LB6B/49/54 (1996 register)
                        VB6B/50/1044 (ex LML/50/153)
                        VB6J/228 in hot-rod stage (3 litres, modified to provide improved lubrication, fitted with a Doug Kiddy crankshaft, Cosworth pistons, Carrillo con-rods, Chesman unleaded-compatible valve seats, Kent camshafts, Lumention electronic ignition and 2" SU carburettors (from a DB4) on matching inlet manifold.)

(Source: Bonhams)

Sold new in the USA by Max Hoffman.
Surely delivered October 1950.

Alpine Blue. Beige interior.

(photo found by Dom in The Automobile, June 1999)

Almost the same photo !

(Source: VOL1)

Listed in the 1971 AMOC Register as one owner since 1954 (still in the USA).

For sale for a quite high price in 1989. Here is the letter I received:

Listed in the 1996 AMOC Register as in England and registered UFF 379.

Has had at least four owners in the US before being brought back in England in a derelict state as seen below in Throgoughbred & Classic Cars (August 1993):

Here are some photos found on Internet of the car now. Source written on.
The first three are huge...

Soon to be sold with LML/50/9 by Bonhams.
Estimate: £ 190,000 - 240,000.

Catalogue page (PDF):

The 16 photos in a zipped file:

Sold £199,500.

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