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ASTON MARTIN DB2 Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 23 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 73% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the DB2
The Aston Martin DB2 is a grand tourer that was sold by Aston Martin from May 1950 until April 1953. The successor to the 2-Litre Sports model (retroactively referred to as the DB1, it had a comparatively advanced dual overhead cam 2.6 L Lagonda straight-six engine in place of the previous pushrod four-cylnder. It was available as a closed, 2-seater coupé which Aston Martin called a sports saloon, and later also as a drophead coupé, which accounted for a quarter of the model's total sales. The closed version had some success in racing.
ASTON MARTIN DB2 — questions & answers
How many ASTON MARTIN DB2 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 23 ASTON MARTIN DB2 were still registered in the UK — 17 licensed and on the road, plus 6 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the ASTON MARTIN DB2 rare?
The ASTON MARTIN DB2 is genuinely rare, with only 23 left, making it rarer than 73% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the ASTON MARTIN DB2 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of ASTON MARTIN DB2 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most ASTON MARTIN DB2 use?
Most ASTON MARTIN DB2 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the ASTON MARTIN DB2 peak?
The ASTON MARTIN DB2 peaked at 24 registered in 2020 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.