Only five of the legendary Aston Martin DBR1 model was ever built, meaning that to get your hands on this rare race car you'd have to have several million dollars available to fork over. However, the Evanta Motor Company in the UK has created a more affordable version of the rare auto. Its 1:1 version of the Aston Martin DBR1 will be available for less than $50,000.
Evanta Motor Company created the model as a tribute to the drivers who won the 1959 Le Mans race, Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori, as well as the main designer of the Aston Martin DBR1, Ted Cutting. The model itself actually contains a real DBR1 body shell that's in the same hue -- Californian Sage Green -- as the original auto. Other details include a 15-inch 'Moto Lita' steering wheel rimmed in wood, Dunlop racing tires with 16-inch Aston Martin wire wheels, as well as Aston Martin-style race seats outfitted in real leather. The model will be auctioned off at the Goodwood Revival event in mid-September by Bonhams.
What's Driving This Trend
- Affordable Replica Cars
- Creating more affordable replicas of rare cars presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into the luxury market with lower price points.
- Vintage-inspired Car Design
- Vintage-inspired car design presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to consumers looking for unique, classic cars at a lower price point.
- Classic Car Auctions
- Classic car auctions present an opportunity for businesses to sell affordable replicas of rare, vintage cars to car enthusiasts and collectors.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Automotive manufacturers can explore creating more affordable replicas of rare, vintage cars to tap into the luxury car market.
- Luxury Automobile Sales
- Luxury car dealerships can expand their offerings by selling affordable replicas of rare, vintage cars to attract a wider range of customers.
- Automobile Auctions
- Automobile auction houses can increase revenue by auctioning off affordable replicas of rare, vintage cars that are accessible to a wider audience of collectors and enthusiasts.
