What the car is and where it came from
A British grand tourer designed by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. Produced from 1963 to 1965 as an evolution of the DB4. Offered in coupé and convertible body styles — all two-door, 2+2 seating.
How it works, in terms someone would actually use
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive. Live rear axle. 4.0 L inline-six engine. Two doors. 2+2 seating. Magnesium-alloy Superleggera body. Electric windows. Twin fuel tanks. Oil cooler. Chrome wire wheels. Reclining seats. Full leather trim. Fire extinguisher.
What it gets right
It delivers a coherent grand touring package: lightweight magnesium-alloy body, long-range capability via twin fuel tanks, driver comfort via reclining seats and electric windows, and mechanical readiness via oil cooler and robust inline-six output.
What it does not
It does not use independent rear suspension. It does not offer a factory Volante name for convertibles until 1965. It does not depart from the DB4’s live rear axle or fundamental chassis architecture.
What it changed
It standardised the 282 bhp 4.0 L inline-six across the range — previously reserved for the DB4 Vantage — and made high-spec touring equipment (electric windows, twin tanks, oil cooler, fire extinguisher) standard rather than optional.
Who it is for, and who it is not
It is for collectors, historians, and engineers focused on mid-1960s GT architecture and specification discipline. It is not for those seeking structural departure from the DB4, or evidence of suspension or drivetrain innovation.
Is it worth your time
Yes — if you need a precise, verified reference point for how British GTs were engineered and equipped in 1963–1965. No — if you seek technical novelty, structural innovation, or driving dynamics beyond what the live axle and Superleggera construction delivered.
