1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III

The landmark DB2, considered by many the first ‘real’ post-war Aston Martin, was introduced in May 1950. The ultimate and most highly refined variant, the DB Mark III—the ‘2/4’ designation was eventually dropped—was introduced in March 1957 and produced through July 1959 in both fixed and drophead coupé form. While the later DB5 is most often associated with James Bond, Ian Fleming’s original novel Goldfinger actually had 007 driving a DB Mark III. In fact, the Mark III was the only car in his books equipped with the ‘Q-Branch’ lethal gadgets Bond fans associate with Aston Martins.