1949 Aston Martin

⭕ THE SALE

1949 Aston Martin 2 Litre "DB1" is for sale on our website, Trade Classics. The price listed here is our guide price. Please view Trade Classics to read more about the car with more photos of the car that will show you the full condition, with the option to directly ask the seller any questions you may have.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

One of just 15 DB1s produced, this uniquely bodied racer is the rarest of the DB models.

The Aston Martin name has an enviable reputation in motorsports, with over 100 years of success. However, it was only when an established machine tools manufacturer called David Brown took over control that the Aston Martin brand became synonymous with prestigious competitions. Debuting in 1948, the open roadster DB1 was based on a pre-war Atom prototype. Just 15 DB1s were built, and just one was produced as a chassis for custom coachwork.

Originally powered by a 2.0-litre Claude Hill engine, this unique car was upgraded with a later 2.6-litre six-cylinder Aston Martin engine. Road legal, but eligible for competition, it saw the next 3 decades as a competition car, and saw further modifications including a DB3S gearbox, axles and seats upgrade. At the same time, the nose of the car was modified to resemble the DB3S, thus completing the car's coach building story. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the rarest Aston Martins ever, and the new owner will have the chance to restore this solid car and become involved in the world's most high-profile classic car events. Naturally, the car will have to be trailered away, but it rolls easily and is believed to be complete.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

We've written a longer and detailed description about this vehicle on our website that will have all of your burning questions answered. To see the car on our site then just click the 'Website' link on this listing - it will take you directly to the car without searching, or you can search for us, Trade Classics, on Google.

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