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Aston Martin
DB4 GT Zagato

A lighter, Zagato-bodied version of the DB4 GT, unveiled at the 1960 London Motor Show. Aston Martin gives the production as 19 cars.

Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato DB4GT/0200/R, registration 22 XKX, at the Goodwood Revival (photographed 14 September 2012)
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato DB4GT/0200/R, registration 22 XKX, at the Goodwood Revival (photographed 14 September 2012)
Photo: David Merrett · CC BY 2.0
19Built · Aston MartinFactory reported
20Counting chassis 0183/R twice (built twice after the 1962 Spa accident)Independently researched
19Chassis documentedin this archive
19SurvivingIndependently researched
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
19 Built · Aston Martin
Years
1960–1963
Engine
Front, aluminium twin-overhead-camshaft straight-six, twin-plug ignition · 3,670 cc / 3.7 LFactory: 3,670 cc
Power
234 kW / 318 PSFactory: 314 hp · converted
Top speed
247 km/hFactory: 153.5 mph · converted
Body
Zagato
Designer
Ercole Spada (Zagato)
Surviving
19 (independently researched)

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

Built to take on Ferrari in GT racing, the DB4 GT Zagato is one of the most valuable British cars: chassis 0186/R sold for $14.3 million in 2015 and “2 VEV” for £10.1 million in 2018. Later Sanction II (1991), Sanction III (2000) and Continuation (2019) cars exist and are counted separately here.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityUltra Rare 19 · Built · Aston Martin1,2
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed Assessed per chassis
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed 19 · Surviving3

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productionOriginal DB4 GT Zagatos, 1960–1963 191,2Strongest evidence Manufacturer reported Factory reported
Total model productionAll 19 original DB4 GT Zagatos still in existence per Sports Car Market (2012); Sanction II/III and Continuation cars excluded. Note 2 VEV was rebuilt after its 1962 Spa accident. 193 Surviving examples Independently researched
Total model productionCounting chassis 0183/R twice (built twice after the 1962 Spa accident) 204,5 Factory production Independently researched
Total model productionDB4 GT Zagato Continuation cars, built from 2019 (not part of the 19) 195 Factory production Independently researched
Factory package productionCars built to DP209 (“MP209”) super-lightweight specification 34 Factory production Independently researched
Total model productionSanction II cars, completed 1991 (not part of the 19) 46 Factory production Independently researched
Total model productionSanction III cars, built 2000 from two spare Zagato bodies (not part of the 19) 27 Factory production Independently researched
Why more than one figure?

Bonhams counts 20 cars because chassis 0183/R (“2 VEV”) was built twice: the original was written off at Spa in May 1962 and a replacement was delivered in July 1962. Aston Martin’s figure is 19.

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

The Essex Racing Stable of John Ogier bought two cars, 1 VEV and 2 VEV, for £8,762 and raced them at Le Mans in 1961. 2 VEV won the GT race at Aintree on 15 July 1961; at the 1961 Goodwood Tourist Trophy 1 VEV (Salvadori) finished third and 2 VEV (Jim Clark) fourth. The original 2 VEV was written off at Spa in May 1962 and its chassis number was rebuilt to DP209 lightweight specification. The price new was £5,470 (AstonMartinZagato.com).

Variants

How each version differs from the standard DB4 GT Zagato.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyAston Martin straight-six designed by Tadek Marek2 Independently researched
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutFront, aluminium twin-overhead-camshaft straight-six, twin-plug ignition2,8 Independently researched
Displacement 3,670 cc / 3.7 LFactory: 3,670 cc9,8 Independently researched
Bore 92 mmFactory: 92 mm9 Independently researched
Stroke 92 mmFactory: 92 mm9 Independently researched
Compression ratio9.7 : 19,5 Independently researched
Fuel systemThree Weber 45 DCOE 4 carburettors2 Independently researched
Power 234 kW / 318 PSFactory: 314 hp · converted9,2 Independently researched
Power at 6,000 rpm9 Independently researched
Torque 377 NmFactory: 278 lb-ft · converted9 Independently researched
Torque at 5,400 rpm9 Independently researched

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxDavid Brown four-speed manual, close ratio (DBS432)9,8,2 Independently researched
Gears49 Independently researched
Final drivePowr-Lok limited-slip differential2 Independently researched
Driven wheelsRear10 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisShortened steel box-section/platform chassis with steel superstructure11,10 Independently researchedSupercar Nostalgia (level D) instead calls it a shortened DB4 pressed-steel monocoque, wheelbase 127 mm shorter than DB4.
Front suspensionIndependent, wishbones, coil springs, Armstrong telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar11,10 Independently researched
Rear suspensionLive axle, coil springs, parallel trailing links, Watt linkage, Armstrong lever-arm dampers11,10 Independently researched
BrakesGirling disc brakes, no servo2,8 Independently researched
SteeringRack and pinion10 Independently researched
Body constructionAluminium body by Zagato1 Independently researched
Wheelbase 2,362 mmFactory: 2,362 mm9,8 Independently researched
Length 4,267 mmFactory: 4,267 mm9,8 Independently researched
Width 1,657 mmFactory: 1,657 mm8 Independently researched
Height 1,270 mmFactory: 1,270 mm8 Independently researched
Front track 1,372 mmFactory: 1,372 mm10 Independently researched
Rear track 1,359 mmFactory: 1,359 mm10 Independently researched
Kerb weight 1,171 kgFactory: 1,171 kg8,5 DisputedAlso reported: 1160 kg9
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 247 km/hFactory: 153.5 mph · converted8 Independently researchedAlso reported: 245 km/h9
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
0–60 mph 6.1 s8 Independently researched
Fuel tank 136 LFactory: 30 gal-uk · converted2 Independently researchedSource says “30-gallon”; imperial (UK) gallons assumed for a British car – to be confirmed.

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

ChassisBuiltOriginal colourWhere nowStatus
DB4GT/0176/R—Peony Red—Registry documented
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Peony Red12 Independently researched
Original interior
black12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0177/R—Azzuro la Plata—Registry documented
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Azzuro la Plata12 Independently researched
Original interior
White Gold12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0178/L—Rosso—Registry documented
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Rosso12 Independently researched
Original interior
Maja12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0179/L—Metallic Grey—Registry documented
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Metallic Grey12 Independently researched
Original interior
black12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0180/L—White—Registry documented

Raced by the Kerguen team.

Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
White12 Independently researched
Original interior
black12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0181/L—Light metallic green—Registry documented

Elio Zagato’s own car (Supercar Nostalgia).

Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Light metallic green12 Independently researched
Original interior
black12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
12,5
DB4GT/0182/R—Aqua Verde Caliente—Registry documented

“1 VEV”, Essex Racing Stable.

Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Aqua Verde Caliente12 Independently researched
Original interior
black12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0183/R—Aqua Verde Caliente—Registry documented

“2 VEV”, Essex Racing Stable; rebuilt to DP209 specification in 1962.

Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Aqua Verde Caliente12 Independently researched
Original interior
black12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
  2. 1961
    Delivery Bought with sister car 1 VEV by John Ogier’s Essex Racing Stable for £8,762.4
  3. 1961-06
    Competition Le Mans 24 Hours (Davison/Stilwell): retired with overheating.4
  4. 1961-07-15
    Competition Won the GT race at Aintree (Lex Davison).4
  5. 1961-08
    Competition Goodwood Tourist Trophy: 4th (Jim Clark).4
  6. 1962-05
    Competition Original car written off at Spa (Lucien Bianchi); replacement 0183/R to DP209 specification delivered July 1962.4
  7. 2018-07-13
    Auction Sold at Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, lot 335, after single-family ownership since 1971. 10,081,500 GBP4,13
12,4
DB4GT/0184/R—Almond Green—Registry documented
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Almond Green12 Independently researched
Original interior
black12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0185/R—Deep Carriage Green—Registry documented
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Deep Carriage Green12 Independently researched
Original interior
pigskin12 Independently researched
  1. 1962
    Factory Built 1962 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0186/R—Desert White—Registry documented

The only car delivered new to Australia.

Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Desert White12 Independently researched
Original interior
red12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
  2. 1962
    Delivery Delivered new to Laurie O’Neill in Australia; raced there in 1962.2
  3. 2015-12-10
    Auction Sold at RM Sotheby’s “Driven by Disruption”, New York, lot 215. 14,300,000 USD14
  4. 2026-08
    Auction Offered at RM Sotheby’s Monterey, lot 338 (estimate $12–15 million): not sold.2
12,2
DB4GT/0187/L—Lancia Blue—Registry documented
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Lancia Blue12 Independently researched
Original interior
off-white12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0188/L—Auteuil Silver—Registry documented
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Auteuil Silver12 Independently researched
Original interior
black12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0189/R—Caribbean Pearl—Registry documented
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Caribbean Pearl12 Independently researched
Original interior
red12 Independently researched
  1. 1962
    Factory Built 1962 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0190/L—Shell Grey—Registry documented
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Shell Grey12 Independently researched
Original interior
black12 Independently researched
  1. 1962
    Factory Built 1962 (registry).12
  2. 1962
    Delivery Ordered by its first owner through Garage Mirabeau, Paris; body in heavier-gauge aluminium.15
  3. 1962-05
    Competition Brands Hatch: 1st in class, 2nd overall (Roy Salvadori).15
  4. 2021-08-12
    Auction Sold at RM Sotheby’s Monterey (Paul Andrews Estate Collection), lot 120. 9,520,000 USD15,16
12
DB4GT/0191/R—Pearl grey—Registry documented

DP209 specification.

Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Pearl grey12 Independently researched
Original interior
black12 Independently researched
  1. 1961
    Factory Built 1961 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0193/R—French Racing Blue—Registry documented

DP209 specification; built for Jean Kerguen (Supercar Nostalgia).

Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
French Racing Blue12 Independently researched
Original interior
pigskin12 Independently researched
  1. 1962
    Factory Built 1962 (registry).12
12,5
DB4GT/0199/L—Mid metallic green—Registry documented
Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Mid metallic green12 Independently researched
Original interior
black12 Independently researched
  1. 1960
    Factory Built 1960 (registry).12
12
DB4GT/0200/R—Midnight Blue—Registry documented

Described by the registry as the first car built; shown at the 1960 London Motor Show.

Coachbuilder
Zagato
Original exterior
Midnight Blue12 Independently researched
Original interior
pale blue12 Independently researched
  1. 1960
    Factory Built 1960 (registry).12
  2. 2012-09-14
    Exhibition Shown at the Goodwood Revival with registration 22 XKX.12
12

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

DateChassisEvent
1961-06DB4GT/0183/RLe Mans 24 Hours (Davison/Stilwell): retired with overheating.4
1961-07-15DB4GT/0183/RWon the GT race at Aintree (Lex Davison).4
1961-08DB4GT/0183/RGoodwood Tourist Trophy: 4th (Jim Clark).4
1962-05DB4GT/0183/ROriginal car written off at Spa (Lucien Bianchi); replacement 0183/R to DP209 specification delivered July 1962.4
1962-05DB4GT/0190/LBrands Hatch: 1st in class, 2nd overall (Roy Salvadori).15

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

DateChassisEvent
2015-12-10DB4GT/0186/RSold at RM Sotheby’s “Driven by Disruption”, New York, lot 215. 14,300,000 USD (incl. premium)14
2018-07-13DB4GT/0183/RSold at Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, lot 335, after single-family ownership since 1971. 10,081,500 GBP (incl. premium)4,13
2021-08-12DB4GT/0190/LSold at RM Sotheby’s Monterey (Paul Andrews Estate Collection), lot 120. 9,520,000 USD15,16
2026-08DB4GT/0186/ROffered at RM Sotheby’s Monterey, lot 338 (estimate $12–15 million): not sold.2

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Being verified against factory or registry sources before it is published. Have a source? Contribute it.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    DB4GT & DB4GT Zagato – past models Level A Aston Martin
    • “Only 19 examples were produced”
    • Zagato body
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  2. 2
    1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, lot 338, The Monterey Auction 2026 Level C RM Sotheby’s
    • “Only 19 examples … were built”
    • “Tadek Marek-designed inline six-cylinder engine”
    • twin-plug ignition
    • “triple Weber 45 DCOE 4 carburetors”
    • 314 horsepower
    • close-ratio gearbox
    • “Powr Lok limited-slip differential”
    • “Girling disc brakes”
    • “a 30-gallon fuel tank”
    • Only car delivered new to Australia; first owner Laurie O’Neill
    • Lot 338, Not Sold
    • Chassis DB4GT/0186/R
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  3. 3
    1991 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II Level C Paul Hardiman · Sports Car Market · 2012-08-01
    • all 19 are still in existence, many in the U.K.
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  4. 4
    “2 VEV” – the ex-Essex Racing Stable 1961 Aston Martin “MP209” DB4GT Zagato, chassis DB4GT/0183/R, lot 335 Level C Bonhams
    • Page header: “actually 20”
    • “only three … MP209 ‘Super Lightweight’”
    • Ogier bought the pair for £8,762
    • “simply overheated into retirement”
    • Aintree GT win, 15 July 1961
    • Clark 4th, 1961 Goodwood TT
    • Written off at Spa May 1962; replacement delivered July 1962
    • £10,081,500 inc. premium
    • Chassis DB4GT/0183/R, “2 VEV”
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  5. 5
    Newport Pagnell to Milan – a historical & technical appraisal of the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Level C Supercar Nostalgia
    • Chassis 0183/R was built twice
    • “19 cars built from April 2019”
    • Raised from 9.0:1 to 9.7:1
    • 1171 kg
    • Elio Zagato’s own car (Supercar Nostalgia).
    • DP209 specification; built for Jean Kerguen (Supercar Nostalgia).
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  6. 6
    1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Sanction II Zagato, DB4GT/0196/R, Monterey 2021, lot 105 Level C RM Sotheby’s
    • “One of four Sanction II DB4GT Zagatos”
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  7. 7
    Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato headlines Bonhams|Cars Revival sale Level C Goodwood Road & Racing · 2025-09
    • In 2000 two more Zagato bodies were found
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  8. 8
    Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Level C AstonMartinZagato.com
    • chain-driven twin overhead camshaft
    • 3670
    • 4-speed manual, DBS432
    • no servo
    • 2362 mm
    • 4267 mm
    • Width 1657 mm
    • Height 1270 mm
    • “Curb weight: 1171 kg”
    • “153.5 mph (247.0 km/h)”
    • 0–60 mph 6.1 s
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  9. 9
    Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato – specifications Level C Ultimatecarpage.com
    • “3,670 cc / 224 cu in”
    • Bore 92.0 mm
    • Stroke 92.0 mm
    • Compression 9.7:1
    • “314 bhp / 234 kW @ 6,000 rpm”
    • @ 6,000 rpm
    • “377 Nm / 278 ft lbs @ 5,400 rpm”
    • @ 5,400 rpm
    • “David Brown 4 speed Manual”
    • 4 speed
    • “2,362 mm (93 in)”
    • “4,267 mm (168 in)”
    • 1,160 kg
    • 245 km/h (152 mph)
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  10. 10
    Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato – specifications Level C Ultimatecarpage.com
    • Drive: Rear wheel drive
    • Steel platform chassis
    • unequal length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
    • parallel trailing links, Watt linkage, lever-arm shock absorbers
    • Steering: rack-and-pinion
    • Track (fr/r) 1,372 mm (54 in) / 1,359 mm
    • 1,359 mm (53.5 in) rear track
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  11. 11
    Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Level B AstonMartinZagato.com (ZED Milano S.r.l.)
    • Steel box section chassis, steel superstructure
    • wishbones, coil springs, Armstrong telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
    • live axle, coil springs, Armstrong lever arm, Watt linkage
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  12. 12
    Overview of all produced cars Level C AstonMartinZagato.com (registry)
    • DB4GT/0176/R: Peony Red / black
    • DB4GT/0176/R: 1961
    • DB4GT/0176/R listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0177/R: Azzuro la Plata / White Gold
    • DB4GT/0177/R: 1961
    • DB4GT/0177/R listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0178/L: Rosso / Maja
    • DB4GT/0178/L: 1961
    • DB4GT/0178/L listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0179/L: Metallic Grey / black
    • DB4GT/0179/L: 1961
    • DB4GT/0179/L listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0180/L: White / black
    • DB4GT/0180/L: 1961
    • DB4GT/0180/L listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0181/L: Light metallic green / black
    • DB4GT/0181/L: 1961
    • DB4GT/0181/L listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0182/R: Aqua Verde Caliente / black
    • DB4GT/0182/R: 1961
    • DB4GT/0182/R listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0183/R: Aqua Verde Caliente / black
    • DB4GT/0183/R: 1961
    • DB4GT/0183/R listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0184/R: Almond Green / black
    • DB4GT/0184/R: 1961
    • DB4GT/0184/R listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0185/R: Deep Carriage Green / pigskin
    • DB4GT/0185/R: 1962
    • DB4GT/0185/R listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0186/R: Desert White / red
    • DB4GT/0186/R: 1961
    • DB4GT/0186/R listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0187/L: Lancia Blue / off-white
    • DB4GT/0187/L: 1961
    • DB4GT/0187/L listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0188/L: Auteuil Silver / black
    • DB4GT/0188/L: 1961
    • DB4GT/0188/L listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0189/R: Caribbean Pearl / red
    • DB4GT/0189/R: 1962
    • DB4GT/0189/R listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0190/L: Shell Grey / black
    • DB4GT/0190/L: 1962
    • DB4GT/0190/L listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0191/R: Pearl grey / black
    • DB4GT/0191/R: 1961
    • DB4GT/0191/R listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0193/R: French Racing Blue / pigskin
    • DB4GT/0193/R: 1962
    • DB4GT/0193/R listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0199/L: Mid metallic green / black
    • DB4GT/0199/L: 1960
    • DB4GT/0199/L listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    • DB4GT/0200/R: Midnight Blue / pale blue
    • DB4GT/0200/R: 1960
    • DB4GT/0200/R
    • DB4GT/0200/R listed among the original DB4 GT Zagatos
    Limitations: Self-described as far from complete. Colours given as original. Accessed 2026-11-11
  13. 13
    Bonhams celebrates 50th Goodwood sale with record-breaking results Level C Bonhams (press release)
    • Record result
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  14. 14
    Driven by Disruption: RM Sotheby’s New York City event generates more than $73.5 million Level C RM Sotheby’s (press release) · 2015-12-11
    • $14,300,000 incl. 10% buyer’s premium
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  15. 15
    1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, DB4GT/0190/L, Monterey 2021, lot 120 Level C RM Sotheby’s
    • Ordered via Garage Mirabeau, Paris
    • Salvadori 1st in class, 2nd overall, Brands Hatch May 1962
    • Lot 120
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  16. 16
    Paul Andrews Estate Collection opens three-night RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction, achieving $34.4 million Level C RM Sotheby’s (press release) · 2021-08-12
    • $9,520,000
    Accessed 2026-11-11