Memorable sales 05/10: 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Works Team Car. This unsuspiciously looking little DB2 deserves a bit of back story, because it is simply unbelievable: “VMF 64“ is the car, which ultimately put Aston Martin on the map of post-war racing. It is by far the most successful of the 5 works DB2 racing cars, with two 24h LeMans class wins, two Mille Miglia class wins and a 3rd OA at LeMans. Despite being subjected to some nine grueling speed events, including two Le Mans races, two MM, two Alpine Trials and an Ulster TT, VMF 64 never suffered a single DNF during its entire career! But VMF 64’s post racing history is equally exciting: After a showing on the AM stand at Earl’s Court in 1952 it went on to be the company’s owner David Brown’s personal car and was used in numerous factory advertisements. Brown turned down many offers for the car, but was ultimately persuaded to sell it to a close friend of his in 1957, the Hon. Gerald Lascelles, cousin of the Queen and later president of the BRDC for 27 years. All this is evidenced by the correspondence between Brown, Lascelles and the works. The totally unrestored car remained in the Lascelles family for 52 years, just being kept up to date mechanically. 📷:@stephan_bauer #vmf64 #astonmartindb2 #db2teamcar