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£17.52m

1956 Aston Martin DBR1

RM Sotheby's • US • 19 Aug 2017

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£17,515,242

1956 Aston Martin DBR1

US • 19 Aug 2017

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Aston Martin DBR1, chassis DBR1/1, is the first of five DBR1s and a significant piece of Aston Martin history. It boasts an impressive racing pedigree, including a win at the 1959 Nürburgring 1000 KM, and was driven by legends like Stirling Moss and Carroll Shelby. Sold for $22,550,000 USD, this DBR1 is equipped with a correct reproduction engine for racing, while the original is included, and has been maintained by R.S. Williams, making it a highly sought-after and meticulously preserved vehicle.

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Condition 

9

This vehicle has been restored to its original condition and has been maintained by Aston Martin specialists. It also comes with its original engine, making it a highly desirable and valuable collector's item.

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Manual

299 EXV

1956

Auction

DBR1/1

RHD

United States

£17.52m

1956 Aston Martin DBR1

RM Sotheby's • US • 19 Aug 2017

Market Position:

Rare Sale

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