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HISTORY
In 1959 the DBR/250 was made by Aston Martin to compete in Formula 1. Four of the
handsome cars were built but the writing was on the wall for front engine cars these being
bulky and overweight compared to the rear engined Coopers although occasionally
showing promise lack of development made them also rans in the European season. Two
cars were modified in 1960 for the Tasman series were one driven by Lex Davison came
second in the Australian Grand Prix. Bob Stilwell won the race at Warwick Farm. One
of these 59 cars ran in the 1960 F1 season this was joined by a pair of DBR 5 cars. These
were lighter versions one with independent suspension they were mid field runners for
this season.
DRIVERS Helmet Colour
- Roy Salvadori
- Maurice Trintignant white
- Carroll Shelby
COLOUR SCHEME - Ford forest green metallic
- Black racing numbers on white roundels, ten (Salvadori 1959 Monza) two (Carroll
Shelby 1959) international trophy Silverstone NOTES - Scrub resin body in warm soapy water prior to primer coat to remove any traces of dirt or grease.
- Offer your chassis up to the body prior to painting to ensure clearance for axles and that the guide rotates fully.
- Suggest the bodies be sprayed with a coat of grey car primer and at least two coats of cellulose or acrylic aerosol car paints.
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