The Aston Martin DB Mark III occupies an important place in the company’s history as the final evolution of the David Brown-era DB2 lineage before the arrival of the DB4. Introduced in 1957, it combined a more refined chassis with Tadek Marek’s revised 2.9-litre straight-six, and offered performance that made it one of Britain’s premier grand tourers. Factory left-hand-drive cars were built in relatively small numbers, making them especially desirable today, particularly when they retain their original engine and documented factory specifications.

This 1957 example is one of only 551 DB Mark IIIs produced and was delivered new to New York, remaining in the United States ever since. According to the seller, it is a matching-numbers car accompanied by its factory build sheet, confirming the original Moonbeam Grey paint, identification numbers, and first delivery. The current black finish is said to have been applied decades ago, while the photographs show a complete but unrestored car with the interior partially dismantled and the front seats removed. The engine has reportedly not been started since the mid-1970s, making this very much a preservation project rather than a recommissioned survivor.

Provided the matching-numbers status and accompanying documentation can be verified, this is arguably the type of DB Mark III collectors prefer to restore: complete, factory left-hand drive, and with well-documented early ownership. As always, prospective buyers should inspect the chassis, Superleggera body structure, corrosion-prone steel framework beneath the aluminium panels, and confirm that the engine, gearbox and other major components correspond to the factory records. The seller has reduced the asking price from $267,500 to $219,500, a figure that appears more aligned with the amount of work still required before the car can return to the road. Find it for sale at $219,500 here in Astoria, New York, USA.