1956 Aston Martin DB 2-4 MkII Convertible Brooklin Limited (BML) Tjaarda would go on to

Tjaarda would go on to use his design principles and unique styling to create the ground breaking Chrysler Airflow of 1934 and eventually the Lincoln Zephyr of 1936

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

The engine also got updated with more displacement and more power now rated at 120 horsepower

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

The headlights were hidden by little doors that opened when the headlight switch was turned on

1956 Aston Martin DB 2-4 MkII Convertible Brooklin Limited (BML) Tjaarda would go on toThe 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