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Aston Martin and Zagato introduced a limited series of cars at the Geneva International Motor Show built atop the DB7. It was dubbed the DB7 Zagato, and it carried a host of characteristic Zagato design cues, including a shortened tail, long hood and pronounced rear-wheel arches. Only 99 examples of the aluminum-bodied Aston were produced, all intended for the European market.
It was not long before American customers were demanding a model available for the US. The company responded with the DB American Roadster 1, which made it debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show in January 2003. The car shared its platform with the DB7 Vantage Volante and thus had a longer wheelbase than the DB7 Zagato. It was closed in a steel body and given aluminum panels. At all four corners were Brembo discs, an AP twin-plate racing clutch, and an active sports exhaust system with rear muffler bypass valves that enhanced the V-12's throaty rasp.
Within a short period of time, all 99 examples had been sold.
This example, the 88th example produced, has been driven just 252 miles and is a one-owner vehicle. It retains all of its original premium accouterments, including protective seat covers, a cockpit dust-cover tonneau, and two umbrella-style soft tops. It is finished of Tungsten Silver paint and a two-tone interior of charcoal and Claret Red leather.
In 2010, this DB AR1 Roadster was brought to Gooding & Company's Scottsdale Auction, where it was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $210,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for $170,500, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
It was not long before American customers were demanding a model available for the US. The company responded with the DB American Roadster 1, which made it debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show in January 2003. The car shared its platform with the DB7 Vantage Volante and thus had a longer wheelbase than the DB7 Zagato. It was closed in a steel body and given aluminum panels. At all four corners were Brembo discs, an AP twin-plate racing clutch, and an active sports exhaust system with rear muffler bypass valves that enhanced the V-12's throaty rasp.
Within a short period of time, all 99 examples had been sold.
This example, the 88th example produced, has been driven just 252 miles and is a one-owner vehicle. It retains all of its original premium accouterments, including protective seat covers, a cockpit dust-cover tonneau, and two umbrella-style soft tops. It is finished of Tungsten Silver paint and a two-tone interior of charcoal and Claret Red leather.
In 2010, this DB AR1 Roadster was brought to Gooding & Company's Scottsdale Auction, where it was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $210,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for $170,500, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $300,000
Sale Price :
USD $363,000
2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $210,000
Sale Price :
USD $170,500
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster
(Data based on Model Year 2003 sales)
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Chassis#: SCFAE62383K800037 Sold for USD$268,800 2023 Bonhams : Quail | |
2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Chassis#: SCFAE62333K800088 Sold for USD$291,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Chassis#: SCFAE62313K800073 Sold for USD$240,800 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 by Zagato Chassis#: SCFAE62343K800097 Sold for USD$274,400 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato Chassis#: SCFAE62343K800083 Sold for USD$313,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : The Passion for the Drive | |
2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Chassis#: SCFAE62373K800076 Sold for USD$257,600 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 by Zagato Chassis#: SCFAE62303K800047 Sold for USD$346,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato Chassis#: SCFAE62323K800079 Sold for USD$229,600 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 ROADSTER Chassis#: SCFAE62313K800087 Sold for USD$252,000 2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Chassis#: SCFAE62313K800090 Sold for USD$235,200 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato Chassis#: SCFAE62333K800088 Sold for USD$302,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Chassis#: SCFAE62373K800076 Sold for USD$236,500 2021 Gooding & Co : May : Geared Online | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Chassis#: SCFAE62313K800025 Sold for USD$254,800 2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Chassis#: SCFAE623X3K800007 Sold for USD$218,400 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato Chassis#: SCFAE62303K800016 Sold for USD$296,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato Chassis#: SCFAE62333K800012 Sold for USD$225,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster Chassis#: SCFAE623X3K800072 Sold for USD$280,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Chassis#: SCFAE62383K800037 Sold for USD$275,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato Chassis#: SCFAE62333K800012 Sold for USD$307,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato Chassis#: SCFAE62323K800020 Sold for USD$335,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. |
Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadsters That Failed To Sell At Auction
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato | SCFAE62313K800073 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona | $240,000 | $280,000 | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 | SCFAE62313K800073 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato | SCFAE62383K800037 | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | $220,000 | $325,000 | $375,000 |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato | SCFAE62333K800088 | 2019 RM Sothebys : London | $180,000 | $240,000 | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato | SCFAE62303K800016 | 2018 RM Sothebys : The Petersen Automotive Museum | $325,000 | $375,000 | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato Roadster | SCFAE62333K800012 | 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster | SCFAE62383K800023 | 2017 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | $250,000 | $350,000 | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster and DB7 Vantage Zagato | SCFAE62303K800002 | 2013 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach | $350,000 | $500,000 | |
2003 Aston Martin Zagato DB AR1 Roadster 6.0L, 6-Speed | 2012 Mecum Dallas, TX | ||||
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 6.0 liter | SCFAE62303K800047 | 2005 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia | $230,000 | $280,000 | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster | SCFAE623X3K800038 | 2004 Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed | $130,000 | $150,000 | |
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster | SCFAE623X3K800038 | 2004 Bonhams The Aston Martin Sale | $130,000 | $150,000 | |
2003 Aston-Martin DB AR1 Zagato Roadster | SCFAE623X3K800038 | 2004 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $220,000 | $250,000 | $325,000 |
2003 Aston Martin Zagato Spyder | 2004 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $265,000 |
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