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1952 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupe

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 15, 2026.

$257,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $230,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1952
Make and model
Aston Martin DB2 to DB6
Generation
DB2 and DB2/4
Chassis
LML5045
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 11 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$157,694 to $455,000
Median$210,000
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 sales of the Aston Martin DB2 to DB6 DB2 and DB2/4 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $157,694 and $455,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1952 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead CoupeBroad Arrow, March 7, 2026Broad ArrowMarch 7, 2026$200,000
1953 Aston Martin DB2 SaloonMecum, Aug. 14, 2026MecumAug. 14, 2026$110,000
1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe by BertoneBring a Trailer, Aug. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 7, 2026$665,000
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drop Head CoupeBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2025$210,000
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$160,000
1954 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$410,000
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk I Drophead Coupe by GraberBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$550,000
1950 Aston Martin DB2 Sports SaloonBroad Arrow, March 7, 2026Broad ArrowMarch 7, 2026$500,000