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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced from:1956 - 1959
Numbers built:5
Designed by:Aston Martin
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:May 14, 2012
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Chassis: DBR1/1
Chassis DBR1/1 was built for the 1956 24 Hours of Le Mans and fitted with a 2.5 liter version of the six cylinder engine. Struggling against the bigger engined competition, the 'six' blew up in the race. In the first two races of the 1957, it finished second twice. Fitted with the full three liter engine, it was subsequently raced for several more seasons. In the glorious 1959 season, it won the Nürburgring 1000 km race. The car's final outing came at the legendary German track in 1962 where it still managed an amazing 4th despite its age. Among the subsequent owners were noted British and American collectors, including Bruce McCaw. In August of 2017, it was consigned to the RM Sotheby's Monterey auction with a pre-sale estimate in excess of $20 million.

Chassis details
Manufactured in 1956
First owner Aston Martin Lagonda
Major wins
1959 Nurburgring 1000 km (Jack Fairman / Stirling Moss)
Appearances
Most recent auction(s)

2017 Monterey Auctions 2017 Monterey Auctions 2017 Monterey Auctions 2015 Goodwood Revival
2015 Goodwood Revival 2015 Goodwood Revival 2015 Goodwood Revival 2014 Retromobile
2014 Retromobile 2013 Geneva International Motor Show 2013 Geneva International Motor Show 2013 Geneva International Motor Show
2013 Geneva International Motor Show 2013 Goodwood Revival 2013 Goodwood Revival 2013 Geneva International Motor Show
2012 Goodwood Revival 2012 Goodwood Revival 2012 Goodwood Revival 2012 Goodwood Revival
2012 Goodwood Revival 2012 Goodwood Revival 2010 Goodwood Revival 2010 Goodwood Revival
2010 Goodwood Revival 2010 Goodwood Revival 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
2005 Monterey Historic Automobile Races

  Article Image gallery (89) Chassis (4) DBR1/1 Specifications User Comments (3)