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The DB2/4 (often called a DB2/4 Mk1) is a grand tourer
sold by Aston Martin from 1953 through 1957.
It was based on the DB2 it replaced,
available as a Drophead coupe (DHC) and 2+2 hatchback well ahead of the times.
Other changes included a wraparound windscreen, larger bumpers,
and repositioned headlights.
A year after the introduction of the DB2/4,
Stanley Harold Arnolt ordered several bare chassis for Bertone bodywork.
Among a few different designs, he had three of these Spiders made.
Two of these were prepared with minimal interiors as if they were prepared for racing.
LML/505 differs with it's more opulent interior and grill-fitted bumpers.
Franco Scaglione was responsible for the design at Carrozzeria Bertone.
He used the flowing lines and added a sharpness by using a crease along
the extremity of the the fenders.
The result was distinctly Italian but didn't lose the Aston Martin 'look'.
Later the successful design was used on Harold Arnolt's Bristol-Bolide.