Vehicle Details

• Year: 2003
• Make: Aston Martin
• Model: DB AR1
• VIN: SCFAE62393K800077
• Mileage: 4,152
• Transmission: Manual
• Title Status: Clean
• Color: Tungsten Silver
• Seller: Ilovecars2
• Seller Type: Private Party
• Location: Hackensack, NJ 07601
• Lot #: V-0016801

It is our pleasure to present this 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato finished in Tungsten Silver over a Claret leather interior. Looking to reinvigorate their Aston Martin brand, Ford collaborated with the legendary Italian coachbuilder Zagato in 2002 to create a limited-production grand touring car. Evoking the classic Zagato-bodied DB4 GT and V8 Vantage of the 1960s and 80s, the DB American Roadster 1, or DB AR1, was debuted at the 2003 Los Angeles Auto Show with an exclusive production run of just 99 examples in total. It carries an uprated “GT” version of the 6.0L Vanquish V12 producing 435 HP and comes paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential as standard. This particular example, #77 of 99, was sold new at Bauer Jaguar of Santa Ana and remained in California before joining the current owner's collection in 2020. Routinely serviced and with just over 4k miles showing on the odometer, this rare Aston Martin DB AR1 is being offered for auction by its owner out of New Jersey.

The DB AR1 is based upon Aston Martin’s DB7 Vantage Volante and features custom coachwork designed by Zagato of Milan, Italy in collaboration with Henrik Fisker. Unique features of the AR1 include a large slatted front grille, integrated fog lights, accentuated rear fenders, red brake calipers, circular taillights, Zagato badging, and double hump fairings sculpted into the tail section. The AR1 is constructed from steel with the front wings, sills, bumpers, and trunk lid paneleling in aluminum to save weight. A roadster in its purest form, there is no roof of any kind equipped. The AR1 rides on model-specific multi-spoke alloy wheels sized 18” in the front and 19” in the rear, and this example comes mounted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires from 2018. A maintenance log shows some door dings removed in 2010 as well as repair to the bottom front-end and refinishing of one front wheel in 2007. Detailed photos are provided in the gallery along with a clean CARFAX report.

The cabin is trimmed in red Claret leather with a black upper dashboard, two-tone steering wheel, and red Alcantara lining the windscreen frame. The front seats feature deep bolsters, power adjustment, heating functionality, and diamond-patterned inserts to match the rear luggage shelf. The driver is supplied with an aluminum DB7 quick-shift gear lever as well as drilled aluminum pedals, aluminum switches, serialized treadplates, and classic white-faced instrumentation with red needles. Amenities include a navigation system, power-folding mirrors, a 6-disc CD changer, automatic climate control, a 6-speaker sound system, and cruise control.

The DB AR1 is equipped with a more powerful “GT” version of the 6.0L aluminum-alloy Vanquish V12 engine, which was factory rated at 435 HP and 410 lb.-ft of torque. The rear wheels are driven through a 6-speed manual transmission with an AP Racing twin-clutch and limited-slip differential, which allows the AR1 to reach 60 MPH from a standstill in less than 5 seconds and continue to a claimed top speed of 185 MPH. Performance features include an aluminum double wishbone suspension, Brembo disc brakes at all four corners with an upgraded brake booster sourced from the Vanquish, and an active sports exhaust with a rear muffler bypass. The seller has provided the following maintenance history:

• 10/13/05 - 1k-Mile Service and New A/C Clutch (1,001 mi)
• 11/28/05 - Replaced Coolant Reservoir Assembly (1,029 mi)
• 2/7/06 - Replace Battery and Battery Conditioner (1,043 mi)
• 9/19/06 - 2-Year Service (1,270 mi)
• 5/16/07 - Replace Coolant Expansion Tank (1,304 mi)
• 11/2/07 - 3-Year Service, Refit Transmission to Correct Leak (1,513 mi)
• 10/16/08 - 4-Year Service (1,576 mi)
• 9/16/09 - Annual Service, 2 New Sun Visors (1,639 mi)
• 10/15/10 - Annual Service, Replace Battery and Battery Saver (1,702 mi)
• 11/4/11 - Annual Service, Leaky A/C Compressor Replaced (1,868 mi)
• 2/22/13 - Annual Service, Oil Pan Seal, Fuel Pumps, Steering Rack (1,873 mi)
• 3/16 - New Battery (3,900 mi)
• 7/27/17 - 4-Year Scheduled Maintenance (3,975 mi)
• 6/15/19 - Consignment Inspection, New Tires, Repair Radio, New Wiper Motor Pump (4,025)

This sale will include a clean title. Blending English craftsmanship and Italian design in a partnership going back over 60 years, this highly elusive Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato presents an excellent collecting opportunity. 

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