To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Munich event, 23 November 2024.

• The 61st of just 88 examples of the open-cockpit, two-seater V12 Speedster built
• Inspired by the Aston Martin DBR1 that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959
• Presented in Aston Martin Racing Green plus Clubsport White roundels over a Conker saddle leather interior with Virdian Green and Caithness leather accents
• Powered by a twin-turbocharged, 5.2-litre V-12 that produces approximately 700 PS; capable of launching to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 318 km/h
• Single family ownership from new; odometer displays only 46 kilometres
• Accompanied by its books and a pair of Aston Martin Racing Green helmets

Please note this car is titled as 2024.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Zulassungspapiere dieses Fahrzeugs es als Modelljahr 2024 verzeichnen.

Once Ferrari had revealed its Monza SP1 and SP2 models and McLaren launched the Elva, Aston Martin entered the limited-edition, open-top fray with its V12 Speedster. In essence, engineers from the “Q by Aston Martin” branch had taken the marque’s smallest and lightest platform in the shape of the Vantage and fitted it with their most potent twin-turbocharged 5.2-litre V-12 lifted from the DBS Superleggera flagship. Unsurprisingly, the 700 PS driving experience garnered rave reviews from the motoring press. Complete with custom bodywork and interior, only 88 examples of the V12 Speedster were constructed.

A major inspiration for the model was the hallowed DBR1. Shared by Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori, the 3-litre sportscar triumphed in the 1959 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans to give Aston Martin what remains its sole outright victory in the event. This specific car, the 61st example of the V12 Speedster, leans into that heritage even more, courtesy of its colour scheme. The Aston Martin Racing Green exterior is capped with Clubsport white roundels to complement an interior that combines Conker saddle leather with Virdian Green textile and Caithness leather accents. Little wonder that each V12 Speedster spent more than 50 hours at the manufacturer’s paint facility.

An accompanying Certificate of Conformity issued by Aston Martin shows that the car was manufactured on 3 December 2021, while the Aston Martin Luxembourg purchase invoice notes that it was later delivered new in October 2023. It has remained with the same France-based family throughout and shows only 46 kilometres on the odometer at the time of cataloguing. The V12 Speedster is accompanied by its books and a pair of matching Aston Martin Racing Green helmets.

An extremely rare model presented in a heritage colour scheme, this V12 Speedster would be a statement addition to any collection and will surely always be a serious contender at any concours gathering.

Please note that this lot is subject to VAT on the full purchase price (both on the Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium). Please note that due to VAT requirements this lot may only be sold for export and trade, interested private buyers, please contact RMS directly.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass bei diesem Los Mehrwertsteuer auf den gesamten Kaufpreis fällig wird (sowohl auf Hammerpreis als auch auf das Aufgeld). Bitte beachten Sie, dass dieses Los aufgrund der Mehrwertsteueranforderungen nur für den Export und den Handel verkauft werden darf.
Interessierte Privatkäufer wenden sich bitte direkt an RMS.

To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/mu24/.