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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.

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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 Aston Martin DB4 is currently trading at a median of £250,501 in the UK market, up 12.7 percent year-over-year. The appreciation signal is holding steady, though the sample size of just three transactions in the past year limits conviction in the trend's durability.

With only three tracked sales over twelve months, liquidity in the DB4 segment remains thin and buyers should expect extended search timelines and limited negotiating leverage. The absence of active listings at present suggests any interested purchaser will need to pursue private acquisition channels or wait for stock to materialize.

The DB4 occupies the Holy Grail tier of collectibility, underpinned by a production run of 1,213 units built between 1959 and 1963. This relatively constrained supply, combined with the model's status as an automotive icon and centerpiece of the 1960s British racing programme, sustains a collectibility score of 9 out of 10.

The market's low confidence rating reflects incomplete mileage data and the thinness of transaction volume, making short-term direction difficult to forecast with precision. Moderate desirability relative to the model's pedigree suggests the market remains selective about condition and provenance rather than chasing every available example.

Base-case projections indicate appreciation to approximately £347,319 within three years, representing 38.6 percent upside, with further gains to £386,747 over five years (54.4 percent total). These forecasts rest on sustained collector demand and the DB4's irreplaceable position in automotive history, though the modest transaction count warrants treating them as directional rather than definitive.

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).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked5
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared5 (100.0%)
  • Units built1,213
  • Still registered in the UK107 (8.8%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)1,106
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

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

Common questions

What is a Aston Martin DB4 worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £250,501, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £243,000 to £379,500.

Is the Aston Martin DB4 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +12.7%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Aston Martin DB4s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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