DB4 Vantage GT
DB4 Vantage GT

DB4 Vantage GT

(1962 - 1963)

The DB4 Vantage was already a rather special car as standard, but if you were happy to pay, it was possible so specify the fitting of  a GT spec engine, more normally seen in the 'gentleman's racer' the DB4 GT.  The 3.7 litre six cylinder complete with triple Weber 45 DCOE carburettors and twin plugs cylinder head could be fitted for the trifling additional sum of £350 (plus taxes).

DB4 Vantage GT

The Vantage GT is not a specific model as such but is an exceptionally rare car. The AMHT Register details only six series 5 Vantages with the more powerful engine. The AMOC register also notes that three series 3 DB4 saloons, five DB4 series 4 saloons and a single DB4 Vantage convertible also received a GT engine.

The example featured above is DB4/1121/R, a 1963 DB4 series 5 Vantage GT. Finished in Goodwood Green, this car was totally restored at AML Works Service during 2000 and was presented for sale at the Bonhams/Brooks AML auction in May 2001.

The photograph was taken with the kind permission of Nicholas Mee at his showroom in London.