For $379,500, Live Like A Le Mans Racer With This 1958 Aston Martin DBR2 Replica

The Aston Martin DBR2 was a beautiful car of great racing pedigree, winning at Le Mans in 1959 among other things. Originals are extremely hard to come by, however with a recreation such as this one, one could enjoy a similar experience for much less money.

Listed for sale by Fantasy Junction, this DBR2 was a three-year recreation effort lead by Bob Egginton, who used to be affiliated with Team Surtees. After it was completed in 2000, it received its FIA documentation and competed in the 2003 Goodwood Revival, and was imported to the US in 2008. The current seller, who is also the owner Fantasy Junction, originally received the DBR2 on consignment back in 2018, but decided he loved it so much he would buy it for himself. One of the most interesting things about this DBR2 is that it’s actually legal for road use, and runs on pump gas.

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The race replica is finished in Aston Martin’s signature Metallic Sage and rides on 16-inch wire wheels mounted on Dunlop tires. The body panels have been so carefully crafted that the changes are apparently “virtually undetectable to even a well-trained eye” according to Fantasy Junctions. It also has period correct trim, venting, latches, and lighting.

Under the hood, the car is powered by an Aston Martin 4.0L inline-six engine, which features triple Weber carburetors and lets out into a tuned exhaust. That engine is hooked up to a Tremec 5-speed transmission, and while the car remains mostly period correct, modern piping and hardware have been fitted to keep things safe and reliable.

On to the interior, a wood-rimmed steering wheel sits in front of dark green racing seats that use period-correct Aston Martin materials. We mentioned before that this car is road legal, but it still includes its fair share of racing accessories, such as a fire suppression system, frame padding, and harnesses. The car comes with a low-profile windshield installed, but a taller one is also included in the sale.

Overall, this DBR2 appears to be so close to an original that it might as well be one, and whoever decides to buy it for its $379,500 asking price will likely save themselves a lot of time and money seeking out one from the 50’s.