ASTON MARTIN - 15/98 - Sports Tourer

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Although sold in strictly limited numbers, the Speed Model did provide the basis for the more successful '15/98', some 125 of which were sold between 1937 and 1939. The 15/98 maintained the policy of developing a more refined and luxurious product that had begun with the preceding 1½-Litre Mark II. A new 2.0-litre version of Aston's overhead-camshaft, four-cylinder engine - first seen in the 1936 Speed Model - powered the 15/98. The model took its name from the long-stroke engine's RAC-rated horsepower (15) and the actual output at the crankshaft (98), and could touch 85mph flat-out. Short and long-chassis models were built, both featuring a Moss synchromesh gearbox, Girling rod-operated brakes, and Luvax hydraulic rear dampers. Early examples were bodied by E Bertelli, subsequent chassis by Abbey or Abbott. Aston Martin's well-documented trials and tribulations of this period kept production disappointingly low - a mere 176 2.0-litre cars of all types were completed between 1936 and 1939 - and today the 15/98 is both rare and highly sought after. Built on the short chassis, 'D8/872/SO' carries a 2/4-seater sports tourer body made by Abbey Coachworks Ltd of Acton, West London. It is believed that only some 20 cars were completed with this type of body. Registered 'EAL 519', the Aston was first owned by one A Darling of Epplestone, Nottinghamshire (from 8th April 1938), while further owners known to the AMOC are (in order): Lieutenant P H Scarf of the Royal Marines Barracks, Southsea (17.2.1951), D W Palmer of Edgware, Middlesex (31.3.1952), and P Courtney of Cheam, Surrey (1965). The AMOC archive has the original car and engine test report sheets, and an extensive works service record going through to 1955 when 'EAL 519' would have been serviced at Friary Motors. Some time later, the car passed to the Stratford Motor Museum where it was displayed for many years. The Aston was purchased from the Museum by a Swedish collector, Mr Göran Möllberg, in 1996. For more details: https://www.classicmobilia.com/classic-car-sourcing/aston-martin-tourer/ The previous owner bought the car from Mr Möllberg. The Aston was registered in Sweden with the number 'BRS957', but still carries its UK registration plates. There is a copy of the old UK registration document in the file. Purchased by the current owner in 2016 and was beautifully totally re-trimed by Gary Wright, new wheels and hubs have been fitted and the car fully re-commissioned to successfully compete in a number UK and European rallies Un-restored and original, 'D8/872/SO' represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a very rare example of this prestigious and highly desirable marque, which would make an important addition to any serious Aston Martin collection.

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