2,500-Mile 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 6-Speed
Vehicle Details
- Year: 2003
- Make: Aston Martin
- Model: DB AR1
- VIN: SCFAE62333K800012
- Mileage Shown: 2,509
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Aston Martin Racing Green
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0051625
A unique and highly exclusive model based on the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante, the DB AR1 was designed as a purebred open-top roadster by Zagato in collaboration with Henrik Fisker. It was built in a limited production run of 99 examples for the U.S. market only, featuring an uprated “GT” version of the 6.0-liter Vanquish V12 paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. This 2003 DB AR1 is the 12th example produced in the series and is finished in Aston Martin Racing Green over tan quilted leather upholstery. It was sold new in Texas and remained under the care of its second owner for 13 years before the seller’s acquisition in early 2024. Showing approximately 2,500 miles on the odometer, this rare Aston Martin is now being offered for auction out of Florida.
The DB AR1 was introduced at the 2003 Los Angeles Auto Show wearing unique Zagato-designed bodywork including a prominent aluminum front grille, accentuated rear fenders, circular taillights, and signature double bubble fairings blended into the rear deck. The car’s bodywork is constructed from steel with composite bumpers and aluminum for the front fenders, sills, and trunk lid paneling. Designed purely for open-top driving, the DB AR1 came from the factory without a convertible roof. This example is finished in Aston Martin Racing Green with silver brake calipers and model-specific 18” multi-spoke alloy wheels. The car rides on Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires measuring 225/40 in front and 275/35 at the rear.
The two-seater cabin is appointed with tan leather upholstery accented by quilted seat centers, body-color trim pieces, and brown carpeting. Accessories include a three-spoke leather steering wheel, heated and power-adjustable seats, an aluminum shift knob and pedals, leather rear luggage straps, automatic climate control, pushbutton ignition, an Aston Martin stereo system, and a trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer. A plaque on the driver’s door sill designates the car as the 12th produced out of 99 examples in total.
The DB AR1 is equipped with a more powerful “GT” version of the 6.0-liter aluminum-alloy Vanquish V12 engine. It delivers up to 435 HP and 410 lb.-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Performance features include slotted Brembo disc brakes and an aluminum double wishbone suspension with stiffer dampers than a standard DB7. The CARFAX report shows a fuel system service was performed in March 2024 and the seller states the fluids were changed in preparation for the sale.
This sale will include a clean title.
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Bid in the amount of $25,000