A priceless 1959 Aston Martin DBR1 taking to the track promises to be one of the highlights of the Goodwood Revival.
The DBR1 is the car that won Aston Martin the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 and as such is the car that established the company's reputation for racing and laid the engineering and stylistic blueprint for all Astons -- road or track-going -- to come. Even today the same cues can still be seen in the ultra-modern DB11.
However, Aston fans won't know which way to look when the action starts, as the company on Monday confirmed that it's also bringing a 1961 DB4 GT Zagato and not one, but two examples of the DB3S, one from 1953 and one from 1955.
"Goodwood provides two very different but equally special events for Aston Martin: the Festival of Speed and the Revival," said Aston Martin President and CEO Dr Andy Palmer. "It seems entirely fitting, therefore, that Aston Martin plays its part once again this year and gives the visiting crowds something truly memorable to admire and experience."
Hosted at Goodwood House in West Sussex, England, the Goodwood Revival is a celebration of vintage motoring and historical racing, where no car built after 1966 is allowed to take to the track and attendees are expected to come in period clothing if they want to gain access. This year it takes place September 9-11.
