Aston Martin DBR1 1st Le Mans 1959 #5 Shelby/Salvadori 1:18 by Spark
Aston Martin DBR1/300 1st Le Mans 1959 1:18
Our first impression when opening the box on this very well finished model was that the fine metallic green is perhaps a little too green, but then when we look at our photos of the model it has the slight greyness that we expect to see, so it’s not far off. The shape of the car checks out pretty well, with the bulbous front wheel arches and spat covered rears concealing excellent wire wheels. The decals are all neatly cut where they straddle panel lines but it is in the cockpit that we see the most subtle detail with visible wiring, padding on the chassis frame by the driver’s right knee and even a tool roll stowed in the passenger door.
| Description: | Aston Martin DBR1 1st Le Mans 1959 #5 Shelby/Salvadori 1:18 |
| Catalogue#: | SPK18LM059 |
| Product Type: | Resincast |
| Scale: | 1:18 |
| Event: | Le Mans |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Salvadori R, Shelby C |
| Sponsors: | #5, D Brown |
| Dates: | 1959 |
| Race/Position: | Winner |
| Release Date: | September 2025 |
| Weight: | 5500 grams |
| Comments: | Includes
acrylic display case. |
About Spark
The range which changed the 1:43 model market and for which we coined the term 'resincast'. Resin rather than traditional diecast bodies mean that relatively short production runs can be made and what might be marginal subjects become viable. Quality is very consistent with plenty of fine etch used where necessary. A huge range is the result, covering all aspects of (mostly postwar) motorsport and a wide variety of road cars. We typically see around 30 new subjects released per month and pre-orders are strongly recommended. Made in China & Madagascar.