Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE & DBR 1-2 race cars up for sale, cost 250,000 GBP

This is a V8 Vantage GTE and a DBR 1-2. The Vantage participated in 24 hours of Le Mans in 2012 in the hands of Allan Simonsen, Christoffer Nygaard and Kristian Poulsen. Started from the third position and at one point led the race in its class, before leaving and deprive the Aston Martin almost a sure place in the podium – as certain as can be in a position such struggles -.

Regarding the DBR 1-2, this was the Test & Development chassis of Aston as the team was preparing for its participation in the LMP1 class of the 2009-2011 season. For the record, DBR 1-2 was one of the most competitive racing in LMP1 petrol at that time, finishing 4 the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2009 and winning the Le Mans Series Championship in the same year.

Both racing, since “served” the firm each in their own way, were scrapped and is now showcars. This means that they have neither engine or gearbox for reduced weight and easy to carry. Are both painted with the colors of the Gulf and of course intended solely for presentation purposes.

Both also have the same price: 250,000 pounds or 290.000 EUR. If this seems a little crush on the price, it let you know that the package has added value. Apart from the car chosen by the buyer will be entitled “Advertising» (branding is the English term) in the doors of factory participation in GTE PRO category with number # 97 in a match of his choice, the car you choose will bears the same “advertisement” at the same point (or equivalent to DBR 1-2), it can bring up to 10 VIP guests in the fight of his choice and finally guides the team will be required to attend an event, To celebrate the tradition and present showcar that the customer has chosen.