Aston Martin History - Aston Martin DB2 4 & DB2 4 Spider - The DB2/4 (often called a DB2/4 Mk1) is a grand tourer sold by Aston Martin from 1953 through 1957. It was based on the DB2 it replaced, available as a Drophead coupe (DHC) and 2+2 hatchback well ahead of the times. Other changes included a wraparound windscreen, larger bumpers, and repositioned headlights. A year after the introduction of the DB2/4, Stanley Harold Arnolt ordered several bare chassis for Bertone bodywork. Among a few different designs, he had three of these Spiders made. Two of these were prepared with minimal interiors as if they were prepared for racing. LML/505 differs with it's more opulent interior and grill-fitted bumpers. Franco Scaglione was responsible for the design at Carrozzeria Bertone. He used the flowing lines and added a sharpness by using a crease along the extremity of the the fenders. The result was distinctly Italian but didn't lose the Aston Martin 'look'. Later the successful design was used on Harold Arnolt's Bristol-Bolide.
