Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe

1953 to 1959 · Convertible · 102 built

Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $167,294. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $179,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $110,000 to $1,022,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$179,200

Low confidence · $134K to $224K

Median · 12 mo: $167,294
Sales · 12 mo: 4
Market cap: $18.3M · 102 built

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1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe, sold Aug 2026

Sold$456,000 · Gooding & Company · Aug 2026

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Every recorded 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe sale, by date and price

Aug 2026 · Gooding & Company

$179,200

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27 sales · 1 unsoldmedian $167kupdated Aug 2026

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The newest 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe sales with photographs

Sold $179,200

1954

Aug 15, 2026 · Gooding & Company

1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe, sold Oct 2025

Sold $110,000

1954 · Blue Haze

Oct 9, 2025 · RM Sotheby's

1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe, sold Sep 2025

Sold $280,319

£207,000

1954 · 300 mi

Sep 13, 2025 · Bonhams

UK sales of this model ran 6% above US sales over 3 years.

Sold $967,500

1953

Aug 17, 2024 · RM Sotheby's

Sold $168,000

1954 · Blue Haze

Aug 19, 2023 · RM Sotheby's

1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe, sold Sep 2022

Sold $687,500

1954 · Dove Grey

Sep 24, 2022 · RM Sotheby's

Every DB2/4

Sold prices, all years · Sep 27, 2026

Every DB2/4. Sold prices, all years · Sep 27, 2026
	Drophead Coupe1953 to 1959	Coupe1953 to 1959
Shifty Estimate	$179,200Low confidence	$1,105,000Low confidence
Sold median	$248,20728 sales	$229,2639 sales
12-month move	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None

Specifications

Engine: Inline-6, 2.9L
Power: 140 hp
Top speed: 120 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Production: 102 built

Common questions

How much does a Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe cost?

What is a 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $179,200. We rate confidence low: 4 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

How many Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe have sold?

Shifty has 27 public sales of the Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe on file. The earliest was on Jan 28, 2016.

What has a Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$456,000Aug 15, 2026
$179,200Aug 15, 2026
$155,388Apr 1, 2026Aston Martin Racing Green · 45,637 mi

About the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe

The DB2/4 Drophead Coupe represents Aston Martin's elegant evolution from the DB2, introducing genuine four-seat capability without sacrificing the marque's sporting character. Built from 1953-1959, this convertible variant featured David Brown's refined 2.6-liter straight-six engine producing 125-140 horsepower, paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The Drophead's Italian-influenced styling by Frank Feeley created one of the most beautiful open Astons ever produced. With only 102 examples built across both Mark I and Mark II variants, these cars are exceptionally rare today. The Mark II introduced a curved windscreen and revised interior, while both versions offered the quintessential British grand touring experience. Racing pedigree came through Works team entries at Le Mans and other endurance events. Today, pristine examples command significant premiums, with the Drophead being the most coveted body style of the DB2/4 series among collectors who appreciate its perfect blend of performance, luxury, and exclusivity.