Developed by Aston Martin’s chief designer, Ted Cutting, the original DP214 was an evolution of the DB4 GT and the Zagato-bodied DB4 GT. Its design prioritised aerodynamic efficiency and lightweight construction, the result being a car that was capable of exceeding 180mph down the Mulsanne Straight, it was among the fastest cars of its era. Two were built, but tragically one of those original cars was destroyed in a Nürburgring accident – leaving just one original car surviving.
For its Brooklands Velocity sale on 23 November, Historics has consigned a tool room copy of DP214, which has been owned and raced extensively by Martin Brewer’s for the last 18 years. Built by Adrian Johnson of Post Vintage Engineers and more recently maintained by Runnymede, it is powered by a 385bhp engine built by Warren Heath Engineering.
Since acquiring the car 18 years ago, Brewer has raced it extensively across the UK, Europe, and the US, achieving victories at Laguna Seca and Silverstone. Despite its competition pedigree, the car remains versatile enough for road use, with Brewer famously driving it to the Le Mans Classic regularly.
This DP214 recreation, steeped in racing history and pedigree all of its own, has been estimated to sell for £525,000-600,000.
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Historics has consigned a great mix of cars from all areas of the market, and it’s hard not to appreciate the fantastic value offered at the more modern end of the Aston market. This tidy-looking DB9 has covered just 52,275 miles, and although subject to a Category D insurance write-off claim in 2012, the estimate of £13,000-17,000 seems like it could make an exceptionally good buy for someone.
Carrying an identical estimate is a particularly special example of a 1986 Audi Coupé Quattro, which has been with the current owner for 33 years. With a similar profile to the full-fat UR quattro, these narrow-bodied coupés are surprisingly rare these days, and it’s unusual to find such an original example – especially as many were sacrificed to quattro owners looking for rare parts.
A face only its mother could love? We’ll leave that one up to you, but there’s no denying Edsel’s fascinating, and tragic story. This one has lived in the UK since 1989, and was restored in the current pink colour scheme to be used as a wedding car. It’s offered at ‘no reserve’.
This gorgeous 1955 AC Aceca was one of three examples entered in the 1956 Monte Carlo Rally, with further period rally entries in the Rome, Liege, Geneva, Alpine and Tulip Rally. It’s been in single-family ownership from 1989-2018 and is fitted with a Ruddspeed 2.6 Ford engine upgrade and four-speed and overdrive. This one is estimated at £90,000-107,000.
