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This 1952 DB2 convertible is currently subject to a full ground up restoration, to the ultimate specification. The objective is to achieve a better handling car with over 70% more power than standard, with total reliability, better comfort for longer journeys and more usability in today's demanding world.
This rare car will be completed to the following specification:
· Bead blasted and powder coated chassis with
2 pack black finish
· Bead blasted and powder coated chassis with
2 pack black finish
· Rebuilt inner body frame and powder coated
finish
finish
· Complete new aluminium body skin, bonnet
and door skins eliminating any hidden corrosion
and door skins eliminating any hidden corrosion
· Painted to the very highest standard in full
choice of period colours
choice of period colours
· Full heat and sound proofing throughout
· Total re-trim in the very best hides and Wilton
carpets
carpets
· Complete new electrical system and upgraded to alternator system and negative earth conversion
· Headlamps upgrade for better visibility
· Totally rebuilt instrumentation with improved backlighting
· 2 speed wiper upgrade with intermittent facility
· Seating upgrade to incorporate late type Feltham seats offering better support and comfort
· Axle upgrade to later stronger 4HA type and limited slip differential
· Braking upgrade to feature new stronger rear drums and disc brakes to front with servo assistance
· Borrani wheels (5x16) chromed and polished rims
· Suspension upgrade incorporating anti-roll bar, springs, suspension camber and new design shock absorbers
· Full DB3/S specification, 2.9 litre engine with new cylinder block, aluminium head, steel crankshaft, lightened flywheel and uprated
clutch. Triple 45 DCO Webbers and over 200 BHP
· Uprated cooling system and full flow oil cooler
Please continue to check back on these pages to see the car progress.
