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A journey through history, with legends, brown bears, phantasmagorical fountains and a picturesque river. And the charming Alps less than an hour’s drive away Words Alessandro Giudice Photography Alessandro Barteletti Video Andrea Ruggeri and Anthony Egas Swiss Grand Tour is a project to discover itineraries driving classic Alfa Romeo cars, in partnership with Astara, the distributor and importer of the Brand in Switzerland. Canton Bern Route from Bern to Gurnigel Distance 36 km Travel time 1h Driving pleasure 4/5 Panorama 4/5 An enchanting place, a human-sized city steeped in history and a territory dominated by a generous nature, made of rivers, lakes and spectacular mountain peaks. This is Bern and the canton of the same name, capital of the Swiss Confederation and one of the destinations we chose for our Swiss Grand Tour driving some of the greatest classic Alfa Romeos. This is the turn of the Giulietta Sprint Speciale, a model designed by Bertone, which certainly does not go unnoticed with its aerodynamic lines that became a benchmark between the 1950s and ‘60s when it made its début on the market. [click to watch the video] Putting the car at our disposal for this itinerary was Serge Stotzer, owner of the Oldtimer Galerie in Toffen, to the south of Bern, a leading company in the organisation of classic car auctions. We arranged to meet Serge in Klösterlistutz, a fairly large and easy-to-reach area in east Bern. From here we headed for the historical centre, across the Nideggbrücke, one of the many bridges crossing the River Aar, which is an integral part of Bern. Precisely at this point, a large bend in the river has turned the area into a kind of peninsula, where the first settlement originated. And, talking of origins, before the bridge you will come across the Bärengraben, the “Bear Pit”, the city zoo’s home for three brown bears, considered not only a lucky charm for the people from Bern but is also the symbol found on the city’s coat of arms. A few hundred yards from Bärengraben, a panoramic terrace overlooks the architectural structure of the Nideggbrücke, with its three bays, and the rooftops of the old town and the surrounding river. Crossing the bridge, you enter the medieval centre, declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1983: here it is worth avoiding the main traffic flow, which bends to the right to enter Kramgasse, straight ahead. This long, flag-decked road is lined with shops protected by the characteristic arcades of Bern, which boasts six kilometres of arcades that make it a place of choice for shopping in any weather. At the end of Kramgasse, the city’s most famous landmark and much-photographed tourist attraction, the Zytgloggem, a large tower housing the spectacular astronomical clock. Built in 1218 as a guard tower and used over the centuries as a prison, it was later adorned with gold-leaf decorations and the impressive Gothic spire. Before you reach the tower, in the middle of the road you will note a coloured column topped by a standing bear, wearing a golden helmet with a cub eating grapes sitting between its paws. This is one of the eleven allegorical fountains in the historical centre that make Bern famous throughout Switzerland, and just one of the 100 or so scattered around the city. Searching for them among the houses and squares is a favourite pastime for tourists. Strolling through the streets, you will find two religious buildings, the Cathedral devoted to Saints Peter and Paul, dating back to the mid-19th century, but particularly the protestant ‘Münster’ with a Gothic bell tower measuring over 100 metres high, which can be seen from anywhere in the city. Meanwhile, the compact, nippy Giulietta SS takes us through the city's medieval streets – where the ancient walls and cobbled streets reverberate with the powerful, dry roar of the four-cylinder engine – emerging in the bright, open spaces of the large Confederation Square. And here stands the magnificent Federal Palace, home to the Federal Council, the executive body of the Swiss Confederation government.   Before leaving Bern, a quick trip along the banks of the Aar is a must: stop in one of the many lively bars frequented by the university students for a snack or drink, to enjoy a different view of the old city. For instance, along the Dalmaziquai, which runs beneath the bridge of the same name, offering an attractive view of the rear of the Federal Palace. Another place not to be missed is the spectacular Zentrum Paul Klee, designed by Renzo Piano to house the artist's works.   Our next destination, as well as the point of arrival of our itinerary, is the Gurnigel Pass, 1600 metres above sea level in the Bernese Prealps. To reach it, we leave Bern from the same place we met Serge, heading south towards Belp. Passing the town, the landscape opens up offering views of boundless meadows set against the first Bernese peaks. In Toffen, we take a technical break at the Oldtimer Galerie, with its precious two- and four-wheel gems, and then start to climb towards Gurnigel.   The road is quite smooth, alternating short straight roads with wide bends through the mountain pastures. Reaching Riggisberg, a small municipality with 2500 inhabitants, we just have to stop at the Abegg-Stiftung Foundation, set up by the Zurich-based couple the Abeggs to conserve and promote an extraordinary collection of heritage fabrics, including a visit to their own villa and the artworks on show. For car enthusiasts, Riggisberg comes alive in early September each year with the “Gurnigel Bergrennen”, the 3.8 km hill climb race inaugurated in 1910 where the best Swiss and international drivers compete: this unmissable event attracts a 10,000-strong audience every year. Accompanied by the grit of a Stelvio Quadrifoglio, the Giulietta Sprint Speciale climbs quickly towards the pass along the road on the eastern slopes of the Selibüel. Pure driving pleasure, but unfortunately we have to reckon with a rather menacing sky. And indeed, in just a few minutes the sun makes way for torrential rain, though it seems that people are quite used to this round here. Having reached Grunigel and the end of our itinerary, we should make two considerations: the first in favour of the small Alfa Romeo, which was agile and easy to drive even in the pouring rain; the second in favour of the location which, although penalised by low clouds and limited visibility, concealing the view towards Lake Thun and the Fribourg Alps, has a charm that makes you want to return. We hope next time when the sun is shining. THE COLLECTOR: Serge Stotzer The "Giulietta SS" I have always loved Alfa Romeos, one of the first cars I drove was a 2003 GTV. This Bertone Giulietta Sprint Speciale was purchased in Switzerland on 7 September 1961 and it seems as if it has always been here. The 97 HP four-cylinder engine should really have more horsepower, with its original intake ducts designed by Virgilio Conrero, from 1963 the official Alfa Romeo engine manufacturer, also known as the “engine magician” due to his skill in increasing power output. In the mid-1990s, the SS was fully restored – mechanics, bodywork and interiors. In 2002 it was bought by an enthusiast who, in 2004, had a new drive shaft installed, along with new main bearings and new piston rings, with a complete overhaul of the cylinder head. Preparing it for its MOT, in 2016 it had a new tank, new silencers and an electronic ignition. I really enjoy driving it, even though, like many classic Alfas, the second gear is a little stiff. But it doesn't take long to get used to it. The Modern Alfas First, I should say that the last car that I think holds all the thrills of the brand is the 4C, so a car designed 11 years ago. It is not a modern Alfa Romeo but a future classic, with tonnes of personality, in both its design and its driving style. What I love about recent Alfas is the noise and the performance of the Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio, excellent cars for everyday use and safe in any condition. Packed with electronics, they are easy for anyone to drive, despite their huge power output. They are very beautiful cars but they don’t offer the same thrills of a true sports Alfa Romeo like those of the past.

A hundred-kilometre ring for enjoying the pleasure of driving along the curves of three iconic passes. Among breathtaking landscapes, cult places and a very, very charming surprise at the end. Words Alessandro Giudice Photography Alessandro Barteletti Video Andrea Ruggeri Swiss Grand Tour is a project to discover itineraries driving classic Alfa Romeo cars, in partnership with Astara, the distributor and importer of the Brand in Switzerland. Canton Ticino, Uri, Valais Route from Airolo and returns Distance 100 km Travel time 2h Driving pleasure 5/5 Panorama 5/5 While the summer is the season of sunshine, mild temperatures and brightly coloured nature, in Switzerland it is also the time in which the many passes crossing the huge Swiss mountain ranges are open to traffic. This is reason enough for placing the Alpine peaks at the centre of the fifth itinerary of the Alfa Romeo Swiss Grand Tour, a route that, now customary, is covered by a historical star of the Arese-based car manufacturer. [click to watch the video] This time, the choice fell on the Montreal, a masterpiece of style designed by Marcello Gandini for Bertone and equipped with an extraordinary V8 engine with mechanical injection that ideally combines this elegant sports car with the iconic 33 Stradale. Driving the car with punch and precision is Valérie Navez, accompanied by her son Alexandre, an authentic “Alfa Romeo addict” despite his young age. With them on board, the Montreal climbed the St. Gotthard, the Furka and the Nufenen passes, which have always been popular with drivers for both the driving pleasure they offer and the uniquely beautiful views that can be admired from the top. Three passes for three cantons, the crossings of which also represent both the natural and administrative borders, distributed along a ring itinerary that starts from Airolo, in Ticino, and returns there after a hundred or so kilometres through Uri and Valais. Roads that saw the more understated yet essential presence of another four-wheeled Biscione star: a white Tonale in the Veloce version, a practical and compact SUV which makes the ideal support vehicle for shooting photos and videos on the move. The whole team set out from Airolo on a beautiful sunny day with a cobalt sky and very little traffic. The spirit adopted to face the route is instantly clear in the choice of road to reach St. Gotthard: not the fast, futuristic “new” road but the 24 hairpin bends of the Tremola, the narrow and arduous road, considered to be “Switzerland's longest road monument”, that climbs for 13 kilometres to the 2091 metres of the pass. This thrilling route is made unique not only by the cobbles covering the bends, it is an authentic dive into the past that however demands special care in the rain, as the porphyry blocks guarantee a less-than-perfect grip for the tyres. At the top of the climb, a large clearing offers rest for tourists, and once also replenishment for travellers and carriages (in fact you can still travel up to the pass on a mail coach drawn by five horses). Here you can take a break at the travellers’ hospice or have a look round the St. Gotthard Museum, even though precedence should be given to the spectacular natural views, admired sitting on the edge of the small Piazza Lake that occupies part of the pass. Having got used to the Tremola, the Cantonale 2 that descends beyond the pass seems almost a motorway. After the small San Carlo Lake, along a straight road you will see a high-relief sculpture of a bull, the symbol of the canton Uri, which starts right here. The route descends as far as Hospental, then turns left along the Cantonale 19 towards Furkapass. A long, broad and scenic stretch of the road runs half-way along the mountains, parallel to the tracks of the Briga-Andermatt train line. The road becomes significantly narrower when it starts to climb towards the pass, with charming views of mountains covered in greenery, waterfalls and stone chalets, as well as a few areas where the snow manages to resist even the summer temperatures. For James Bond fans, a sequence from Goldfinger was filmed here on the bends just after Realp, with 007's Aston Martin DB5 duelling with a Mustang driven, of course, by a beautiful lady. With the same attitude as Valérie, who tackles even the narrowest bends naturally, nonchalantly using the Montreal’s gears and steering wheel as if it were a city car. The Furka Pass has a huge esplanade that focuses the attention of those arriving on the valleys below, distracting them from the extraordinary conformation of the rock face accompanying the road, a natural masterpiece behind those admiring the view. The broad, well-kept road accompanying the descent over the pass, which takes us into the canton Valais, is nothing like the climb. And here, on a left-hand bend, we have a view of the old (and decadent) Hotel Belvedere, an authentic icon for all driving enthusiasts who love to have their picture taken with their special car coming round the bend. Needless to say, taking a photo here is rather complicated, given the crowds of selfie fans, but if you can take one the result is usually worth the effort. The descent from Furka ends in Gletsch, a small Alpine village that is not only the ideal place for admiring the Rhône Glacier but also home to the station where the steam train climbing up to the pass starts from. At the first crossroads in the town, on the right, the road leads up to another crossing, the Grimsel Pass, towards the Bernese Alps: an itinerary that crosses a wilderness of gorges, dams and mountain lakes that we promise to explore another time. Our route on the other hand continues along the main road through a long valley bottom that, passing through Oberwald, reaches Ulrichen, where the Glacier Express, the railway line (reputed to be the “slowest express train in the world”) that joins Zermatt and St. Moritz, passes. And from here, the road takes us back to Ticino across the Nufenen Pass. But not before having taken a stroll among the wooden houses in the perfectly preserved ancient Valais village, an authentic open-air museum. The road climbing towards the pass is spectacular, both in its own right and for the landscapes it runs through. The wide bends climbing towards the pass, Switzerland's highest, offer a natural spectacle framed between the 3000 metres of Pizzo Gallina, on the left, and the 2866 metres of the Nufenstock, on the right. While the Nufenen Pass offers all the simplicity of an Alpine crossing, with the climb that flattens on the peak and descends towards the other slope immediately afterwards, what makes the difference here are the unique details. Starting from the 2478 metres altitude, looking over a vast panorama facilitated by its dominant position. And then, a surprise meeting, just a few metres from the road near a small lake, a large community of dozens of ibexes, grazing, fighting each other with their long horns, watching the people photographing them with no apparent fear, in an absolutely extraordinary symbiosis of humans and nature. This is the last “upper mountain thrill” in our itinerary before taking the long and practically straight road down towards Airolo, through Val Bedretto. Accompanied by the spring waters of the river that originates on the Nufenen and which gave its name to the canton from which this great adventure set out, the Ticino. THE COLLECTOR: Navez Family The "Montreal" For us, Alfa Romeo is a family history, which began in the 1970s with my grandfather, who had a penchant for the Alfetta, and my grandmother, who drove an Alfasud. They handed down their passion to my father, who gave his future wife a Spider 2000 as a wedding present. The Montreal we took to the Swiss passes was made on 5 December 1974 and sold by the Swiss Alfa Romeo dealer in Agno, in the canton of Ticino, and was then sold to its owner, in San Gallen. The Montreal was the car my grandfather dreamed of, and my father bought it in his memory. Although my grandfather died a few years ago, when my father drives it he imagines having his father sitting happily by his side - Alexandre Navez. The Modern Alfas I have always been an Alfa Romeo fan. I love classic cars, with their timeless charm supported by technical and style solutions that created an authentic international legend. Today's Alfa Romeos maintain their distinctive and recognisable style and the top models, bearing the cloverleaf, also offer performances worthy of the brand. I would like to become a designer and give the Alfa Romeos of the future the character that made them unique in the past. An operation that has to look ahead, without seeking to copy the classic style codes, because the Alfa Romeo spirit has always looked to innovation and has to continue to do so - Alexandre Navez.

It is still the only four-door car with gull-wing doors today, and one of the most representative prototypes of the vast production of Giovanni Michelotti, the most prolific Italian designer in the country’s style history. A comfortable yet sporty sedan that easily seats four people, built on the Lancia Beta 1800, débuted at the 1974 Turin Motor Show, arousing great interest and curiosity. Giovanni’s son Edgardo Michelotti, who was personally involved in its creation, tells us about the car in detail. And with this article, he begins his collaboration with SpeedHolics. Words Edgardo Michelotti Photos and drawings Archivio Storico Michelotti ( http://www.archiviostoricomichelotti.it/ ) “For me, what counts in a car is its style.” My father had clear ideas about design, and the Lancia Beta 1800 Mizar, one of his last creations, is one of the most significant examples of his infinite production. In the early 1970s, Michelotti had already made his name in the international car world. Like both previous and subsequent projects, this was a fully-fledged part of his research into aerodynamics, passive safety and comfort, thanks also to the availability of specific technologies that didn't exist years earlier. Dad worked in a new 1800 m2 facility where all the phases of prototype construction were performed, with a 500 m2 engineering and style department and around 25 employees. This is where the Mizar was born, completely in-house. In 1973, I began to work in the coachbuilders as an apprentice aged 22. I remember my surprise when my father asked me what I thought about producing a four-door gull-wing car for the Turin Motor Show to be held the next year. A stimulating project that was to be a world first, something never built before. Initially I told him I was flattered that he had asked, but that I wasn't expert enough to express an opinion. But he insisted, as he was interested in the opinion of someone younger (even before I joined, he had probably done a survey among his colleagues). In the end, I said yes, it seemed like a good idea. My involvement began with a prospect view sketch of the car and a 1:10 scale drawing, which he told me to copy in pencil on tracing paper. It was not an easy task. In the end, he examined my work and complimented me, but one detail on the drawing was not perfect. So I had to draw it all over again, as his way of working didn't allow us to use a rubber. But the second, and then the third and many other copies also had defects. Substantially, I drew the same thing for days and days, accumulating a mountain of almost identical sheets. After two weeks, I finally managed to produce what he thought was the definitive drawing, having silently and obediently demonstrated my perplexity over his way of doing things. Pencil drawings of the side view of two alternative versions of the Mizar made in December 1973, when Michelotti was still trying to give the car its definitive style. Two of the drawings made by Edgardo Michelotti following his father’s instructions that would be used to create the 1:1 scale construction plan. And then we made a heliographic copy and with a few strokes of watercolour he turned the drawing into a masterpiece. He then allowed me to take part in the 1:1 scale design of the construction plan of the car. It was a great time for me professionally, and I still remember it fondly. Some of the life-sized scale construction of the Mizar with the wooden jig and panel assembly jig, all made in the workshop in Orbassano, just outside Turin. The car was made from iron sheet, following the typical methodology used for making single prototypes. The car was also painted and upholstered at the workshop. Only a few years later did I realise that his – albeit strange – behaviour had in fact put me to a test, of determination, perseverance, passion and character. Unfortunetely, I never found out if that first drawing was already acceptable or if the last one still contained errors. What he actually wanted to check was something else. Considering the period in which it was made, the car was something extraordinary. One of the things it included was also the classic front grille, which the parent company had abandoned years earlier (but returned to in subsequent production models). At that time, Michelotti collaborated with the Fiat Style Centre, working with Paolo Boano, style manager, and Giuseppe Civardi, in charge of the bodywork. But there was no particular contact between them and my father in the definition of this exclusive model, aside from purchasing the chassis and the mechanics. Some photos of the finished car taken in April 1974 opposite the entrance to the office building and in the courtyard in Orbassano. The Mizar was an instant success among the general public and received favourable reviews in the specialist press. The four-seater car had retracting headlights, polyurethane bumpers (previously tested on the prototypes of the 1971 Fiat 128 Coupé Pulsar and the 1972 Fiat 132 Coupé, both presented at the Geneva and Turin motor shows) and extraordinary aerodynamics. The Michelotti stand set up at the 1974 Turin Motor Show where the Mizar was presented to the public for the first time. On the final road test, I remember it seemed like flying a glider: not a draught or tiny whistle of air. The visibility was exceptional and the upholstered seats assured comfort even on long journeys. The gull-wing doors, the other great novelty of this new design, were driven by a large piston mounted on the central steering column, one for each door. The doors opened individually, although to add a touch of the spectacular, in the photos they are always shown both open. This made the construction even more complex, but the end result was way beyond all expectations. The car was completed in time for its world preview at the Turin International Motor Show in spring 1974, and later also at Geneva and Barcelona the following year. Unfortunately, due to its design the Mizar could not be type-approved, as the gull-wing doors couldn't open if the car overturned. In the end, it was simply an interesting style exercise, which ended with the production of a working prototype. Images from the Lancia Beta 1800 Mizar press folder taken at Avigliana Lake, near Turin The project did however have a happy ending: the Swiss high-end car importer Willy Felber ordered a modification on seven Lancia Beta 1800s, proposing the same front as our Mizar and the rear with the opening rear hatch window. The passenger compartment and doors remained those of the originals. In 1978 my father sold the car to a Japanese collector who I didn’t have the chance to meet. I believe that it is still being admired in the Far East, although I recently heard (but have not checked) that due to his age and health the owner wants to sell it, but that’s still to be confirmed. What is certain is that it is the only car ever built with four opening gull-wing doors and the rear hatch window as a fifth door. About tha author Edgardo Michelotti: Born in 1952, I hold a diploma as a surveyor and pursued a degree in Architecture in Turin. I began working alongside my father in 1973 until his illness and passing in early 1980. I continued his work until 1991, when I transitioned away from the automotive industry. For the next 15 years, I focused on industrial design, while also engaging in photography and archival digitization from 2003 to the present. This allowed me to manage an extensive archive, including the specific cataloging and complete digitization of approximately 6,000 graphic units, 20,000 photographs, 7,000 kg of full-scale design plans, as well as scale models, tools, correspondence, and periodicals. The archive spans over three decades, covering the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.

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1958 Aston Martin DBR2 Recreation Fantasy Junction If you are interested in the content of this listing, please contact the Dealer. Contact details are indicated below in the section "Contact the Dealer." Should you require confidential support from SpeedHolics for your inquiry, kindly complete the section "I am Interested." This listing is provided by SpeedHolics solely for the purpose of offering information and resources to our readers. The information contained within this listing is the property of the entity indicated as the "Dealer." SpeedHolics has no involvement in the commercial transactions arising from this listing, and we will not derive any financial gain from any sales made through it. Furthermore, SpeedHolics is entirely independent from the "Dealer" mentioned in this listing and maintains no affiliation, association, or connection with them in any capacity. 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We will not be liable for any transactions carried out by you as a result of the information that you can find on this page. Please exercise your due diligence. Dealers Support Are you the owner of this content and you want to make changes or to ask any questions to our editorial team? Write an email to team@speedholics.com. Copyright & DMCA Photos and texts are property and copyright of the respective owner as indicated in the section "Dealer" of this page. SpeedHolics has requested and obtained written authorisation to reproduce the content. Copyright holders who believe their rights under copyright law have been infringed are invited to follow our notice and takedown procedure as required by DMCA regulations. The notice and take down procedure is described here: https://www.speedholics.com/copyright Exceptional DBR2 Recreation in Alloy. Aston DB5 Engine, 5-Speed, Four Wheel Independent Suspension. Previously Issued FIA Papers and Actively Campaigned in Europe and in the United States. Excellent Road Manners, Eligible for Rallies and Historic Racing. Among the Most Beautiful Cars Ever Built. As one of the most respected premium performance brands in the world, Aston Martin remains today the proud purveyors of exceptional race and road cars. Their adventurous racing victories led to world recognition shortly after David Brown took the helm in 1947, steering the marque to ever-greater pinnacles of performance. By 1950 Aston Martin announced their intentions to build a car to enter Le Mans. Poised to compete against the likes of Ferrari, Jaguar, and others, this daunting task, pressure, and urgency must have been the secret combination for these intrepid underdogs. The result was the unparalleled arrival of one of the most beautifully constructed sports cars of all time. By 1959, the DBR2 would not only win the World Sportscar Championship, it would also gain victory at Le Mans piloted by none other than legendary Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori. Original Aston Martin works-assembled DBR2s are today considered amongst the most valuable and iconic cars of this era, and rightly so. Simply glancing at the design, witnessing the powerful stance, and unleashing the capable engine, one truly understands why such superlatives are fervently applied to these cars. Built originally in such limited numbers, even the most endowed motorsports enthusiasts struggle to achieve the experience of owning and driving such an elusive car. In this regard, a faithfully constructed re-creation offers an enthusiast the experience of driving, showing, and owning such an iconic car with all the benefits of the original at a fraction of the price. Coupling authenticity with selectively improved engineering, a well-built re-creation can deliver a profoundly desirable driving experience in a wide range of events while reflecting appropriate respect to the historic original. Such is the case with this beautifully crafted and well-sorted example. This particular DBR2 is the result of a three-year reconstruction spearheaded by Bob Egginton, a former Team Surtees constructor. Upon inception, the project was presented to Aston Martin at Newport Pagnel to convey the desired intent of building an accurate example, honoring both the mechanical and aesthetic excellence of the original. With the enthusiastic support of Kingsley Riding-Felce, former managing director of Aston Martin and director of Aston Martin Works, the project was underway with their blessing and numerous offerings for components, materials, and introductions to suppliers capable of offering authentic pieces and materials during construction. Beginning with construction of the frame, the team fitted several components acquired from the estate of Gene Smiley as well as the brass chassis plate from Tojiero TAD 645. This chassis number, essentially a convenience of identification allowed the car to be titled and registered for road use. While previous owners have suggested that portions of the Tojiero frame and suspension were used from this car, it is more likely that these features guided the construction and subsequent registration needs. Construction of the frame included such details as front wishbone suspension and independent rear suspension utilizing a specially made half shaft, radius rods, watts linkage, and coil dampers at all four corners. Power was supplied by a Tadek Merek designed Aston Martin 4-liter Vantage twin-cam alloy engine mated to a Tremec TR3550 5-speed gearbox, using a specially crafted bellhousing, McLeod pressure plate and hydraulic clutch with a Girling master cylinder. Power was delivered to the rear wheels via a one-piece prop shaft with two universal joints splined into the gearbox, exiting into a Ford Cosworth limited slip differential. The hand-crafted alloy body shell was constructed by experts at Chapman Panels, guided by accurate dimensions and detailed fittings to recreate the sinewy magic of the original and now legendary racing profile of the DBR2. Upon completion, the car received FIA papers in September 2000 and, according to documents on file, participated in the 2001 Goodwood Revival before being imported to the US in 2003. In 2018 the current owner, proprietor of Fantasy Junction, Spencer Trenery, received the car for consignment. Upon photographing, documenting, and later driving the car, Trenery fell in love with the superb combination of beautiful design and excellent driving manners and decided to purchase the car for his personal use. Noted for his skill as an accomplished vintage racer and as a 2018 SCCA National Champion, Trenery enjoyed the car attending the Sonoma Speedfest and 2019 Monterey Historics, delighting everyone in the paddock, many of whom shared stories about the original DBR2 racing in period. Among the many exceptional features of this car, it is titled as a 1958 Aston Martin for road use outfitted with a horn, speedometer, wet sump, runs on pump gas, and has comfortable seating and legroom with great driving ergonomics. TODAY THIS BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED DBR2 PRESENTS AS A READY TO DRIVE, ENJOYABLE POWERHOUSE OF RACING HISTORY. Finished in the quintessential Aston Martin metallic sage, the paint captures the fluidity of the undulating fender lines perfectly, in keeping with the original design, accented by the bright yellow grille opening reminiscent of fighter jet cowlings. There are signs of use evident on the lower portions of the body and a few road chips on the front fascia, but overall none of these slight flaws detract from the captivating finish. The construction of the body panels is very well executed, with good fit and finish, showing a few panel areas with dimensional variation around the perimeter fitting for the hood and trunk panel. The overall build quality is very high with engineering and structural details having been proven over the near 20 years of use since construction. Only nominal dimensional liberties were taken when comparing this car to an original, all of which are virtually undetectable to even a well-trained eye. The visual impression throughout the exterior is one of authentic presence featuring period correct trim, venting, latches, lighting, properly fitted exhaust, clear headlight covers, and beautifully finished 16” wire wheels, triple ear knock-offs, and period correct Dunlop tires. The interior delivers a handsome combination of racing history and purposeful performance features. The Instruments are neatly clustered behind a beautiful wood-rimmed steering wheel, adorned with the Tojiero emblem, referencing the British heritage and construction origins. The dial faces on the instruments are in excellent condition with clear glass and finely detailed indications, accented against the satin black dash finish. The dark green seats have been properly covered with cloth inserts using material sourced from Aston Martin to retain a period correct look. The seats nestle into the race-trimmed cockpit combining raw aluminum finishes, gated gearbox, and a mix of modern safety items including a fire suppression system, racing seatbelt harnesses, and frame padding. The low windscreen, racing heritage, and vintage finishes deliver an authentic feel to the interior of this beautifully executed DBR2. Unlatching and lifting off the removable alloy hood, superlative craftsmanship is evident throughout the engine bay, displaying vintage Aston Martin details from the twin-cam casting, AM insignia, tuned exhaust, and triple Weber carburetors, to the hand formed alloy trim and inner fender panels. The engine is purposefully finished with polished cam covers accented by contemporary fittings to ensure safe fuel lines and top performance. Contemporary hardware and an electric fan have been appropriately added, allowing modern technology to enhance both reliability and safety. The rear storage panel is also removable, revealing the battery and FuelSafe fuel tank with polished alloy Le Mans type filler cap. Swinging open the alloy driver’s side door, the lightweight frame construction and leather limit band are just a few of the vintage visual treats when entering the car. Settling into the contoured driver’s seat, a nick of the turned aluminum gear shift handle to find neutral, the starter is pressed, and the engine fires to life brapping out a throaty exhaust note. Crisp throttle response from the triple Webers allow the twin-cams to come on song beautifully, opening up with each shift and encouragement from the throttle. THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE IS ENGAGING, COHESIVE, AND GUARANTEED TO PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE, ALONG WITH EVERY PASSING MOTORIST, GENERALLY GAPING IN AWE. Even the most confident vintage sportscar driver will appreciate the balance and ease exhibited while driving this car. Shifting is smooth with great synchros and good clutch engagement. There is no hesitation at highway speeds through all gears as the car pulls strong. The disc brakes deliver great grip, providing ample stopping power smoothly, with uniform tracking. The underside of the car is clean and appropriately outfitted with consistent attention to detail and no evidence of structural compromise or damage. A few minor marks are evident from use along the lower frame rails, none of which have affected the structure, suspension, or major driveline components. The car is accompanied by a two-piece Lexan windscreen which is dimensionally taller than the current screen, serving as a more suitable long-distance unit as it generously reduces wind noise, allowing for more gentle conversation. The original Aston Martin DBR2 is undisputedly a legendary masterpiece of automotive design and racing history. This Aston Martin DBR2 re-creation presents all the benefits of a vintage icon with contemporary updates, engineering improvements, and beautiful design in keeping with the prestige and accolades achieved by the unrivaled original. Offered at a fraction of the price of an original with known history since construction, proven and sorted mechanicals, along with superb driving manners, this DBR2 recreation offers all the excitement and performance achieved during the glory days of Le Mans and sports car racing. Other Cars from Fantasy Junction 1/1 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Fantasy Junction united Kingdom 1/1 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Fantasy Junction united Kingdom 1/1 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Fantasy Junction united Kingdom Last Featured Cars 1/1 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Hemmels Vault united Kingdom 1/1 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster Oldtimer Galerie International GmbH Switzerland 1/1 1971 Porsche 914 Car Barn United Kingdom

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