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One of the original 75 DB4GT models produced by Aston Martin between 1959-1960, this car was sold new to first owner G.W. Sterrett Esq, from Monmouth in Wales, who purchased it via Aston Martin’s Brooklands agent in December 1960

The DB4GT was subsequently bought in 1967 by a W.B Fowler Esq of Nottingham, with whom it remained for twenty years before passing to renowned Aston Martin aficionado, Geoff Harris. Geoff is quoted as saying that ‘it was such a monster six cylinder… There was always that feeling of floating, almost dancing’.

Featuring arguably one of the most comprehensive and successful competition histories of any DB4GT produced, the racing career of this car began in 1966 at the Curborough Sprint meeting. It has been a regular and front-running entrant at Aston Martin Owners Club events almost every year since, chalking up countless podium finishes and fastest times of the day.

Part of its significant competition history includes previous lap records at historic events hosted by the following circuits: Brands Hatch, Donington Park, Silverstone National Circuit, Goodwood, Oulton Park (International), Mallory Park and fastest time of the day at Wiscombe Hillclimb. The car also won the Isle of Man Manx Classic in 1990, piloted by Geoff Harris, and took part in several race events on the continent at that time, including the Magny-Cours Historic Grand Prix and Spa.

Since the previous owners acquisition in 2005, it has been extensively prepared and maintained by leading Aston Martin specialists, RS Williams. Latterly the car was campaigned at the Le Mans Classic in 2010 and ’12, achieving eleventh out of 71 entrants during one of the latter year’s races. It also achieved eighth place in the Dix Mille Tours 1960s Endurance Race in 2011. In the words of Andrew English, ‘If you are on it like jam on toast, this [car] is seriously quick’.