db2/4 – Owen Automotive Canada

Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII Prototype

Petrolicious videos can be hit-or-miss, but great owners like Dave Adams of Lake Oswego Restorations can make them peerless.

Adams did a fantastic job describing his 1957 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII Prototype in the video that includes a solo ride on the Buena Vista Ferry.

Called Design Project 193, Dave’s Aston was used to redefine the DB2/4 into its definitive version: the MKIII.

He purchased the prototype in London in 1984 and subsequently found out it raced 1958 Rallye de Monte Carlo.

Despite being in the restoration business, Daves loves the unrestored charater of his Aston which he best describes in the video:

Today a Victoria icon was reunited with the streets after being in limbo since the 1960s.

This DB2/4 was just completed by Jetstream Custom Auto and Jason brought it by to show off his excellent work.

The car has been at Styles for sometime and fitted with an incredible interior including Mercedes-Gulling-patterned front seats.

Over 20 years ago we helped the project along with some ignition and carburetor work, so it’s a real charm to see it in action.