1956 Aston Martin DB 2-4 MkII Convertible Brooklin Limited (BML) The Pierce Arrow Motor Company

The Pierce Arrow Motor Company that had been purchased some years before was draining all the money

An elongated streamlined rear-end hid the luggage compartment and the spare wheel

The result was a lower centre of gravity and a car that was wider than it was tall

524 Catalinas

coming to the end of its long career in 1966

1956 Aston Martin DB 2-4 MkII Convertible Brooklin Limited (BML) The Pierce Arrow Motor CompanyThe DB2 4 was offered in three versions during this period. The coupe and convertible formed the bulk of production alongside the ultra rare hardtop. Originally the DB1 used a 2 litre pushrod engine but this was replaced by a Lagonda unit which was uprated to nearly 3 litres, giving BHP of 140 and a rapid turn of speed. Available only in the old cardboard box