A rare and good-looking Aston Martin model was sold at the Bonhams auction for a quite impressive amount of money. We talk about a 1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet, a classic car which was auctioned for almost $5 million.

To be more specific, its new owner paid $4,928,700 but is now the proud owner of a very rare British car.

1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet
1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet

The Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet is powered by a 3.7-liter engine offering 302 horsepower for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 6,1 seconds and a top speed of 246 km/h.

1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet
1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet

The powerplant was seriously improved as the standard engine produces only 240 horses. The special model is based on the DB4 GT and was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro which had the difficult task to make it a truly Gran Turismo model for the Geneva Motor Show, the edition held in 1961.

1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet
1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet

If you are passionate about old rare models, be sure to check the photo gallery with this British beauty.

1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet
1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet