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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 has climbed to a median of £250,501 in the UK market, up 12.7% over the past twelve months on the back of continued collector appetite for early Aston Martins. That said, the signal remains HOLD—price momentum is solid but not exceptional, and the small sample size of only three transactions tracked over the year calls for caution in drawing broad conclusions about trajectory.

Liquidity remains thin, with no active listings currently and only three sales logged in our database. This scarcity is both a blessing and a curse: it underpins the car's collectibility and shields values from sudden shocks, but it also means buyers and sellers face genuine challenges in executing sales at the recorded median prices.

The DB4's standing as a Holy Grail collectible rests on its legendary status and relatively modest 1,213-unit production run. The model defined the modern grand tourer and remains one of the most coveted British classics, though moderate desirability scores suggest the market is selective rather than universally bullish on all examples at current asking levels.

The three transactions in our sample provide no reliable mileage benchmarks, leaving condition assessment dependent on individual inspection. Buyers should expect significant variation in preservation and service history at this price point.

Forward projections suggest base appreciation of 38.6% to £347,319 over three years and 54.4% to £386,747 over five years, grounded in the model's enduring collectibility and limited supply. However, low confidence in these figures reflects the thinness of transaction data and the outsized influence any single sale holds on median calculations.

Collectors viewing the DB4 as a long-term holding should feel comfortable at current levels, given its pedigree and scarcity. The lack of nearby inventory means patience may be required to source a suitable example, but the market shows no signs of losing interest in the model.

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.