Young F1 engineer restoring 1960 Aston Martin DB4 that spent 40 years rotting away and it could sell for huge amount when it's done

A forgotten 1960 Aston Martin DB4 buried under decades of decay is now getting a second shot at life, thanks to a determined F1 engineer from the UK.

At first glance, the aged Aston Martin looks beyond saving.

Rust has eaten through key components, parts are missing, and nature has quite literally grown through it.

But for one young engineer, that only makes the challenge more exciting.

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The car is in pretty terrible shape

The Aston Martin DB4 is a classic British grand tourer that once represented the height of performance and luxury.

It was the precursor to the legendary DB5 that was immortalised by its appearance in various James Bond films.

This particular model spent around 40 years sitting in a collapsed garage, suffering severe water damage, structural decay, and loss of critical parts.

When it was finally recovered, the front end had taken the worst of it, with the chassis and suspension mounts heavily corroded.

Enter Edward Crossley, a 23-year-old mechanical design engineer working with the Williams F1 team.

With backing from his father, who purchased the car for £145,000 (about $194,000) at auction, the F1 engineer set out to do what many thought was impossible.

Alongside a group of young engineers and students from the University of Birmingham, he is leading the ambitious restoration project.

The condition of the DB4 is, by all accounts, extreme.

Key components like the prop shaft and pedal box are missing, while parts of the chassis are so badly rotted they have crumbled during disassembly.

At one point, even trees were growing through the bodywork.

Despite that, the team still sees potential in the car.

While the many problems would have scared off most enthusiasts, they are embracing the challenge of bringing the car back from the brink.

The team doesn’t aim to sell the Aston Martin DB4

The project is not just about restoring a car, though.

Crossley has also launched Crossley Motorsport, an initiative aimed at inspiring young people to get involved in engineering and classic car restoration.

By documenting the process online and showcasing the car at events, the team hopes to spark interest in a new generation of enthusiasts.

The restoration is expected to take around two years, with most of the work happening on weekends.

If successful, the DB4 could be worth more than £450,000 ($602,000).

But for the F1 engineer and his team, the value goes far beyond money.

Rather than cashing in, they plan to get the car back on the road and enjoy it.

If you want to follow the car’s restoration journey, check out their latest video:

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