2004 Aston Martin DB AR1
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2004 Aston Martin DB AR1
Left Hand Drive: USA Specification: Car No. 82 of 99 Produced
Ex. Swiss Title (Fahrzeugausweis) Ex.EU Title (Certificat d’immatriculation)
Introduced in 2003 the DB Zagato rekindled the relationship between Aston Martin and Italian coachbuilder Zagato, which had started with the iconic DB4 GT Zagato in 1961. This very special coupe was built as a strictly limited production run of only 99 cars and was only available in the UK, Europe and South East Asia.
The unique steel body shell featured a distinctive, large front grille aperture, and the signature Zagato ‘double bubble’ roof line with sculptured rear window. The rear end was completely unique and had single round tail lights and a drop down boot lid. Zagato styled 5 spoke alloy wheels and a unique Analine leather interior completed the striking looks of this very special car. DB Zagato used a 440bhp version of the DB GT engine coupled to a 6 speed
Due to homologation problems the DB Zagato was not offered to the US market. To satisfy the demand created by the coupe a special ‘roadster’ version was styled by Zagato, using the standard DB Volante chassis to overcome type approval issues. Called the ‘DB American Roadster 1’ (DB AR1) the open model was built after the coupe and in fact final assembly was completed at the new Gaydon plant alongside the first DB9’s.
Unlike the coupe, Aston Martin chose their superb 6.0 litre V12 power unit from the DB Vantage mated to a 6 Speed gearbox. Styling was very similar to the DB Zagato with the same large grille and twin cowls behind the front seats tapering into the trunk lid, echoing the design cues of the ‘double bubble’ roof design from the coupe. Designed with a sunnier climate in mind (the car was only originally available in the USA, however due to the rarity and collectability of these unique models a number of these cars made their way back Europe
Supplied new to Aston Martin of New England, Massachusetts the DB AR1 was commissioned to be built in the favoured “James Bond” colour specification of:
Exterior: Silver Birch Interior: Charcoal Hide
Factory options included:
– Coloured Brake Calipers
– Embroidered Overmats
– Satelite Navigation
– Powerfold Mirrors
– Aluminum Gearknob and Switches
– First Aid Kit
– Fire Extinguisher
Our ultra-rare DB AR1 was supplied new via the official Aston Martin distributor, Garage P. Keller s.a of Genève, Switzerland to the sole owner of this magnificent and highly collectable motorcar which has covered only 6,403 miles from new.
Accompanying the car are additional options supplied:
– Car cover
– Two umbrellas
– Trickle charger
– AM Baseball caps (2)
– Handbook pack
– Trickle Charger
– AM Gloves
Our post sale services will be completed by official Aston Martin Heritage Service Centre prior to handover.
A unique opportunity of ownership that can be enjoyed in the USA, EU or Switzerland as the vehicle has duel registration and meets USA federal import regulations.
Available for immediate inspection at our central London showrooms.
£219,950.00
Contact Dealer for more details.
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