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1938 Aston Martin 15/98 Short Chassis
This delightful 1938 Aston Martin 15/98 short chassis was originally supplied new to Mr Brookes in 1938. Between 1997 and 2000, it underwent a meticulous rebuild by renowned 2-litre pre-war Aston Martin specialist David Taylor, who fitted a new body to the car. Following restoration, the car remained in the Taylor family and was enjoyed extensively on a variety of tours.
Now offered for sale for the first time since that restoration, this is a superb and highly accurate example of the 15/98 model—unsurprising given its provenance as David Taylor’s personal vehicle.
The car is accompanied by an excellent history file, including numerous 1950s invoices from Friary Motors (the official pre-war Aston Martin workshop after David Brown acquired the marque), a copy of the original buff logbook, and detailed records and photographs of the restoration.
The interior retains a charming patina, and the car drives beautifully following a recent service by Ecurie Bertelli after a careful period of storage. This 15/98 is ready for new adventures and is available for viewing and test drives at Ecurie Bertelli.
Supplied new to Mr J C Brookes
Sold by Mr R Waudby to Mr G Swollow
Bought by Mr D Jones
Bought by David Taylor
Restoration completed by David Taylor
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