The lightweight, faired-headlamp short-chassis DB4 — and its 19-car Zagato-bodied elite.
Unveiled at the October 1959 London Motor Show, the DB4GT was a shorter-wheelbase, lightweight, higher-performance development of the DB4: faired-in headlamps, a twin-plug 3,670 cc twin-cam straight-six with triple Weber carburettors producing around 302 bhp, and a kerb weight roughly 85 kg below the DB4. 75 Touring-bodied DB4GTs were built, including lightweight racing examples.
The DB4GT Zagato, unveiled at the October 1960 London Motor Show, clothed the GT chassis in Ercole Spada's lighter, more aerodynamic aluminium body with plain oval grille, faired headlamps, Borrani wire wheels and a smoothed, finless tail; 19 were built 1961–1963 (23 chassis numbers were set aside), and all 19 originals survive. Four originals (0191, 0193, 1 VEV/0182, 2 VEV/0183) were built to lightened DP209 racing specification.
Later factory-sanctioned continuations — four Sanction II (1988–1991) and two Sanction III cars — were built from unused chassis numbers. Combined DB4GT and Zagato volume is around 94 cars; examples regularly exceed £1m at auction.
The DB4GT Zagato is among the most revered of all 1960s GTs; the Touring GT is a seven-figure blue-chip in its own right.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB4GT (Touring) | 1959–1963 | 75 | Short-chassis, faired-headlamp, twin-plug 3.7-litre triple-Weber ~302 bhp; includes lightweight racing cars. |
| DB4GT Zagato | 1961–1963 | 19 originals | Ercole Spada aluminium body; four built to DP209 lightweight racing spec; all 19 originals survive. |
| DB4GT Zagato Sanction II / III | 1988–1991 / later | 4 / 2 | Factory-sanctioned continuations from unused chassis numbers. |
Authenticate stamped chassis and engine numbers against factory or club records. For the DB4GT and Zagato specifically, authenticate original chassis against period records (including DP209 spec on 0191, 0193, 1 VEV/0182, 2 VEV/0183), distinguish original Zagato from Sanction II / III continuations and confirm engine, bodywork and matching-numbers status.
Confirm body originality, panel identity and restoration standard against a marque specialist.
Confirm continuous service history and any rebuild history for the engine, transmission and driveline against a marque specialist.
Restoration standard, originality of body and driveline, and any documented ownership record are the main value drivers.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Individually negotiated, typically $10m+; original Zagatos rarely trade publicly.
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
Original Zagatos occupy a separate eight-figure private market; Touring GTs are seven-figure cars; factory Sanction continuations trade around and above £1m.
Authored against aggregate public-market data and named price guides as set out in What to Pay; regional readings are independent, not FX conversions.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-13 | Bonhams Goodwood Revival 2025, Lot 135 | 1960–2000 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction III — chassis DB4/424/R, one of only two factory-approved R.S. Williams-built Sanction III examples, uprated 4.2-litre engine, circa 45,000 miles since build. Verified via Bonhams' own lot page (July 2026). | ~45,000 mi | Just over £1,000,000 Sold |
The DB4GT Zagato is among the most revered of all 1960s GTs; the Touring GT is a seven-figure blue-chip in its own right.
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