Summary:
The 1923 Aston Martin “Razor Blade,” known as one of the narrowest race cars ever built, is up for sale for the first time since the 1980s. Designed by the de Havilland Aircraft Company, its body is just 18.5 inches wide, excluding the wheel tracks. Created to compete with AC Cars for the one-hour “light car” speed record, it was powered by a 55-horsepower twin-overhead-cam four-cylinder engine derived from a Grand Prix engine.
While it exceeded speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h), tire failures prevented it from claiming the overall record. Nonetheless, the Razor Blade secured records for one-mile and one-kilometer sprints. This was later that year and it has competed in various events for decades.
After retiring from racing in the 1950s, the car was sold to the Harrah Motor Museum in the U.S. The current owner, who purchased it in the 1980s, has since loaned it to the Brooklands Museum in the U.K. and raced it at vintage events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Fully prepared for more competition, it remains road-legal.
As the fourth-oldest Aston Martin known to exist, this historic vehicle is listed by Ecurie Bertelli for an impressive £750,000. This is around CDN$1.3 million. With its unique design, historical significance, and racing heritage, the Razor Blade is a dream for automotive collectors.
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