This 1931 Aston Martin 1.5-Litre International is a short-wheelbase 2/4 model that was purchased new on March 31, 1931 by Jonathan Christopher Cadbury, a great grandson of chocolate empire founder John Cadbury. In 1932 chassis KO/84 was driven by Mr. Cadbury in the inaugural Royal Automobile Club rally from London to Torquay, though it suffered a broken rocker arm and finished the event down on power. The car changed hands several times between 1944 and 1968, when it was purchased by an owner who reportedly drove it regularly for two decades. In 2003 it was moved to France, where it was acquired in 2009 by the current owner. A refurbishment was subsequently carried out and included a repaint in Cadbury purple. Power is currently provided by an AC-built 2.0-liter SOHC inline-six that was installed in the 1960s. Other modifications added in that era include a four-speed manual gearbox, an ENV rear end, and hydraulic brakes. This pre-war Aston is now offered in Belmont-de-la-Loire with a collection of historical photos and documents, photos from the refurbishment, a disassembled 1.5-liter Aston Martin inline-four, and French registration. The International model was introduced at the 1929 London Motor Show and featured technology carried over from Aston Martin’s 1928 Le Mans works race cars. The International was available with a choice of two wheelbases and various coachwork configurations. Chassis KO/84 is equipped with the most popular bodywork combination, including an open top, two doors, and seating for four on the shorter, 102” chassis. According to letters sent from Mr. Cadbury in 1969 to the car’s then owner, this Aston was ordered new in maroon with black fenders. It was finished in black when acquired by the current owner, and was repainted in its current shade of Cadbury purple during the 2009-2010 refurbishment. Areas of the wood frame were replaced as needed, and the chassis was also repaired and repainted. The seller notes that a screw is missing from the left-rear fender, and that two paint chips are present on the right-rear fender. The black soft top can be seen raised in the photo gallery below. Black-painted 18″ wire wheels are secured with two-eared knock-offs and wear Dunlop Gold Seal tires. A matching spare is mounted out back. The brake system was updated from mechanical to hydraulic actuation in the 1960s, and the wheel cylinders were removed and de-seized in 2019. The suspension features semi-elliptical leaf springs front and rear, as well as lever-action shock absorbers. Inside, the front bucket seats and rear bench have been re-trimmed in black upholstery. The cabin also features black door panels, rubber floor covering, and a black top cover. A single side mirror is affixed to the windshield, and the seller notes that windshield wipers are not present. The four-spoke steering wheel is situated on the right side, ahead of a wood dash panel housing a 100-mph speedometer and a reverse-sweep, 5,500-rpm Smiths tachometer. The five-digit odometer shows just over 450 miles, reflecting the distance driven since the refurbishment. The 2.0-liter AC inline-six was installed in the 1960s and sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and an ENV differential. Service in March 2019 included cleaning the triple carburetors, adjusting the timing, and changing the fluids. The radiator was rebuilt in 2017 and was repainted and installed in March 2019. A 1.5-liter Aston Martin inline-four came with the car at the time of the current owner’s acquisition and is included as part of this sale, albeit in a disassembled state. A selection of images taken during the refurbishment can be seen in the gallery below. Also included in the gallery are period images of the car, as well as letters written by Mr. Cadbury in 1969 and other documentation of the car’s history, including its UK registration record. Additional information and photos, including refurbishment images, can be found here in a blog set up by the current owner. Videos below features start ups and driving footage.