✦ Shifty Estimate
$188,200
- 12 months median
- $179K
- Market cap
- $19.2M · 102 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 5
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1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe
1953 to 1959 · Convertible · 102 built
Price history
Recent sales
25 sales
19542026-08-15$179,200
19542026-08-15$456,000- 1955 · Aston Martin Racing Green · 45,637 mi2026-04-01$155,388
1954 · Blue Haze2025-10-09$110,000- 1954 · 300 mi2025-09-13$280,319
- 1957 · 101,616 mi2025-07-11$229,415
- 1955 · British Racing Green · 16,489 mi2025-03-04$186,817
- 19542024-10-06$355,134
19532024-08-17$967,500
1954 · Blue Haze2023-08-19$168,000- 19552023-04-16$129,396
- 1955 · Imperial Crimson · 66,040 mi2022-12-06$194,654
1954 · Dove Grey2022-09-24$687,500
1955 · Blue Haze2022-09-24$385,000- 19552022-09-10$199,565
- 1954 · Wimbledon White / Blue2021-12-10$124,003
1954 · Blue2021-08-14$1,022,500
1953 · manual2021-08-14$145,600- 1958 · Peony Red · 53,928 mi2021-07-06$257,684
- 1954 · British Racing Green · 28,998 mi2020-08-19$174,346
19552020-06-11$243,415- 1954 · 87,838 mi2020-05-30$111,249
1954 · manual2019-08-16$720,000- 19552018-09-08$354,588
- 1954 · 22,000 mi2018-06-02$300,118
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6, 2.9L
- Power
- 140 hp
- Top speed
- 120 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Production
- 102 units
Common questions
How much does a Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe cost?
Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $179,200. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $188,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $141,772 to $385,394, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $188,200. We rate confidence medium: 5 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $179,200Aug 15, 2026
- $456,000Aug 15, 2026
- $155,388Apr 1, 2026Aston Martin Racing Green · 45,637 mi
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.