1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Sports Saloon
British grand touring excellence reached new levels with the 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT, earning acclaim as “the most thorough all-round Grand Touring car” among DB4 variants. Launched at the 1959 London Motor Show after proving itself in competition with Stirling Moss’s prototype victory at Silverstone, the DB4GT offered a formidable challenge to Ferrari’s GT racing dominance.
Extensive modifications distinguished the GT from standard DB4s, including a shortened wheelbase by five inches, replacement of rear seats with a luggage platform, and lighter 18-gauge aluminum bodywork that reduced weight by approximately 200 pounds. The competition-tuned engine featured twin-plug cylinder heads and triple Weber carburetors, producing 302 horsepower compared to the standard car’s 240 horsepower, enabling 153 mph maximum speed and 0-60 mph acceleration in just 6.1 seconds.
With only 75 DB4GTs ever built (45 in right-hand drive), this example represents extraordinary rarity among the most beloved Aston Martins.
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