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Aston Martin is an English luxury brand that produces GT’s that are also used in motorsports. They also have a Formula One team and are currently (January 2025) developing the Valkyrie Hypercar for Le Mans and the World Championship. The brand had a special bond with Gulf and these model can also be found in one of the early collections that I published on this website, but these will be in this collection also.
GT’s in the 70’s
1977 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin DBS V8. This very exotic Aston Martin V8 was developed by Robin Hamilton and started its competition career already in 1974 as a group 4 car. In 1977, the engine now delivered a fine 520 hp, which was 100 less than the Group 5 Porsche 935’s. So Hamilton decided to enter the car in the GTP-category and was allowed a wider rear spoiler. The team narrowly qualified on the last row but finished Le Mans in 17th position and took 3rd in GTP behind an Inaltera (Rondeau) and WM.
#83 – Robin Hamilton (GB) / David Preece (GB) / Mike Salmon (GB) – 17th / 3rd GTP
Aston Martin DBS V8 – 5.3 liter Aston Martin V8, approx. 520 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 1155 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. #RHAM 001
- SPARK S0571 (resin)
1979 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin DBS V8 turbo. After a year absence, Robin Hamilton returned to Le Mans in 1979. The car had gone through quite a transformation, the most important being turbocharged. It was more aerodynamic, gained power, but also weight. It qualified 7 seconds faster than in 1977, but still was the last car on the grid. The car failed to finish due to an oil leak.
#50 – Robin Hamilton (GB) / David Preece (GB) / Mike Salmon (GB) – 17th / 3rd GTP
Aston Martin DBS V8 – 5.3 liter Aston Martin V8 turbo, approx. 610 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 1220 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. #RHAM 001
- SPARK S0572 (resin)
Aston Martin DBR9 GT1
2006 Mil Milhas, Aston Martin DBR9. The Mil Milhas (Thousand Miles) is the most important endurance race in South-America. In 2007 it would even count for the Le Mans Endurance Series. In 2006 it was won by the Cirtek Aston Martin DBR9. Another DBR9 was entered by local team Capuava Racing but that only ran during practice sessions, which is a pity because their driver line-up was spectacular.
#27 Alcides Diniz (BR) / Tony Kanaan (BR) / Raoul Boesel (BR) / Pedro Lamy (POR) – DNS
Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12, approx. 620 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1100 kg. Aluminium monocoque, chassisnr. Prodrive DBR9/102
- SPARK S1202 Super detailed series #128 / 500 pcs (resin)
2006 FIA GT Silverstone, Aston Martin DBR9 GT1. The Aston Martin DBR9 is very much used at the race tracks since 2006. It is successful in Le Mans but also in FIA GT and national championships. This Red Bull car failed to finish the first race of the 2006 FIA GT season at Silverstone, but managed second in Dijon and won in Mugello later on.
#33 Karl Wendlinger (A) / Phillip Peter (A) – DNF
Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 625 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 1100 kg. Aluminium monocoque, chassisnr. Prodrive #DBR9/103
- IXO GTM 045 (diecast)
this model has been posted before in #058 Red Bull
2006 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin DBR9 GT1. The Aston Martin DBR9 is a very much used car at the race tracks since 2006. Besides the Prodrive factory cars some clients drove the Aston as well. Team Modena entered a car for Russian Age Racing which took a fine 9th place overall and 4th in GT1.
#62 David Brabham (AUS) / Antonio Garcia (E) / Nelson Piquet Jr. (BR) – 9th / 4th
Team Modena Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 625 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1100 kg. Aluminium monocoque, chassisnr. Prodrive #DBR9/101
- SPARK S1205 (resin)
2007 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin DBR9 GT1. Aston Martin finally managed to beat Corvette. The #007 was the fastest but suffered numerous problems after Peter Kox had an off early in the morning. It finished 4th in class, the Prodrive teammates with #009 took victory in GT1.
#007 Peter Kox (NL) / Tomas Enge (CZ) / Johnny Herbert (GB) – 9th / 4th GT1
#009 David Brabham (AUS) / Rickard Rydell (S) / Darren Turner (GB) – 5th / 1st GT1
Prodrive Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 625 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1100 kg. Aluminium monocoque, chassisnrs. Prodrive #DBR9/010 & #DBR9/007
- SPARK S1210 & S1208 (resin)
2008 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin DBR9 GT1. In 2007 Aston Martin finally managed to beat Corvette. The battle continued in 2008. And again Prodrive Aston Martin (this time in beautiful Gulf livery) won with less than a lap in front of the first Corvette. Both cars are now part of the ROFGO Collection.
#007 Heinz-Harald Frentzen (D) / Karl Wendlinger (A) / Andrea Piccini (I) – 16th / 4th in GT1
#009 David Brabham (AUS) / Antonio Garcia (E) / Darren Turner (GB) – 13th / 1st in GT1
Aston Martin DBR9 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 625 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1100 kg. Aluminum monocoque, chassisnr. Prodrive #DBR9/07 & Prodrive #DBR9/08
- IXO Branded A03MC-G243 presentation box limited #787 / 800 pcs (diecast)
2008 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin DBR9 GT1. Vitaphone Racing was invited for Le Mans because of their FIA GT driver and team Championships. Their Maserati MC12 however was not homologated for the GT1 class at Le Mans. So Vitaphone teamed up with Strakka Racing that had no invitation and thus we saw the Strakka Aston Martin in the bright green Vitaphone colors.
#53 Alexandre Negrao (BR) / Peter Hardman (GB) / Nick Leventis (GB) – DNF / engine
Strakka Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 625 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1100 kg. Aluminium monocoque, chassisnr. Prodrive #DBR9/004
- SPARK S1215 (resin)
2010 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin DBR9 GT1. Young Driver is one of the Aston Martin Racing supported teams. The name Young Driver does sound like a junior team, but uses very experienced racing drivers such as Peter Kox and Tomas Enge. It was the favorite for a class win in GT1, but at Le Mans nothing is certain. Technical problems delayed the team and it only finished 22nd, it still was 3rd in GT1 but that was mainly because there were only a few cars left in its final year.
#52 Peter Kox (NL) / Tomas Enge (CZ) / Christopher Nygaard (DK) – 22nd / 3rd GT1
Young Driver Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 625 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1100 kg. Aluminium monocoque, chassisnr. Prodrive #DBR9/106
- SPARK S2573 (resin)
Aston Martin at the Nürburgring
2008 Nürburgring 24h, Aston Martin Vantage N24. Aston Martin races the Prodrive GT1 DBR9’s at Le Mans. CEO Ulrich Bez wanted to race more civil versions too, so he entered two near standard V8 Vantages “N24” for the 24 hour race at the old Nürburgring. Both cars reached the finish; Yellow “Rose” finished 18th overall and won the SP8 category. Green “Kermit” with Bez at the wheel finished 27th.
#7 Ulrich Bez (D) / Christopher Porrit (GB) / Richard Meaden (GB) /Wolfgang Schuhbacher (D) – 27th / 3rd SP8
#8 Oliver Mathai (D) / Matthew Marsh (GB) / Shini-Ichi Katsura (J) – 18th / 1st SP8
Aston Martin Vantage N24 – 4.7 liter Aston Martin V8, approx. 380 hp. Yokohama Advan tires. Weight 1350 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnrs. unknown
- MINICHAMPS Evolution MC437 081307 & MC437 081308 both limited 1208 pcs (resin, produced by SPARK)
2008 Nürburgring 24h, Aston Martin Vantage V12. Aston Martin did very well with the two V8 Vantages “N24” last year’s 24 hour race at the old Nürburgring. In 2009 the British returned with the new V12 Vantage and again won the SP8 class.
#7 Ulrich Bez (D) / Christopher Porrit (GB) / Richard Meaden (GB) / Oliver Mathai (D) – 21st / 1st SP8
Aston Martin Vantage V12 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12, approx. 510 hp. Pirelli tires. Weight 1480 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown
- MINICHAMPS Evolution MC437 101307 limited 999 pcs (resin, produced by SPARK)
2008 Nürburgring 24h, Aston Martin Vantage V12 & Rapide. Aston Martin races the 24-hours race at Nürburgring since a couple of years. Last year the blue V12 Vantage won the SP8 class. This year, the Astons finish 2nd and 3rd in class. Surprising second was the 4-door luxury saloon Rapide with its automatic gearbox. Third spot was achieved by the V12 Vantage.
#6 Christopher Porrit (GB) / Richard Meaden (GB) / Oliver Mathai (D) / Peter Cate (GB) – 39th / 3rd SP8
Aston Martin Vantage V12 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12, approx. 510 hp. Yokohama Advan tires. Weight 1480 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown
- MINICHAMPS Evolution MC437 101306 limited 1010 pcs (resin, produced by SPARK)
#7 Ulrich Bez (D) / Wolfgang Schuhbauer (D) / Mathew Marsh (GB) / Christopher Porrit (GB) – 34th / 2nd SP8
Aston Martin Rapids V12 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12, approx. 510 hp. Yokohama Advan tires. Weight 1550 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown
- MINICHAMPS Evolution MC437 101307 limited 1010 pcs (resin, produced by SPARK)
Aston Martin GT3
GT3 is the booming category that has been adapted by many racing series all over the world, starting with endurance races at Nürburgring and the FIA GT Championship. Now it’s also used in the USA (GTD), Japan (GT300), DTM and since 2024 even at Le Mans as replacement for the much more expensive GTE cars.
2010 Spa-Francorchamps 24h, Aston Martin DBRS9. However, the 24 hours race at Spa-Francorchamps wasn´t part of any championship, it attracted a large number of participants of good quality. Many exotic GT´s from GT2 (FIA GT and Le Mans Series and GT3 (Euro series and VLN) appeared at the start. This Belgian Aston Martin was one of the most beautiful cars present.
#64 Eddy Renard (B) / Tim Verbergt (B) / Koen Wauters (B) / Jeffrey van Hooydonk (B) – DNF
Aston Martin DBRS9 GT3 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 550 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1230 kg. Aluminum monocoque, chassisnr. Prodrive #DBRS9/21
- SPARK SB009 #113 of 500 pcs (resin)
2011 Spa-Francorchamps 24h, Aston Martin DBRS9. Organiser Stephane Ratel struck gold again. The Blancpain Endurance Series for GT3 cars has become very popular in short time, we see grids full of exotic sports cars. Highlight of the season is the Spa 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps, where double points are being awarded. No points however for this beautiful Gulf sponsored Aston Martin DBRS9 that failed to finish.
#008 Tomas Enge (CZ) / Eddy Renard (B) / Gavin Pickering (GB) / Jan Stovicek (CZ) – DNF
Aston Martin DBRS9 GT3 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 550 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1230 kg. Aluminum monocoque, chassisnr. Prodrive #DBRS9/21
- SPARK SB016 #125 / 500 pcs (resin)
2014 Nürburgring 24h, Aston Martin Vantage V12. The Nürburgring 24h race is home ground for the German makes which usually win: Audi in 2012; Porsche in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011; Mercedes in 2013 and BMW in 2005 and 2010. Another brand that is always present is Aston Martin, either with the near standard Rapide or this awesome GT3 which looks much like the GTE version used at Le Mans. Major difference is that this car has the lovely sounding V12 under the bonnet where the GTE version has the more raw sounding V8. The Vantage finished 5th overall.
#007 Stefan Mücke (D) / Darren Turner (GB) / Pedro Lamy (POR) – 5th
Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 – 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 550 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1250 kg. Aluminum monocoque, chassisnr. #unknown
- SPARK SG132 #138 / 500 pcs (resin)
GT2 / GTE replace the GT1
2010 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin V8 Vantage. British JMW Motorsport entered this great looking Aston Martin V8 Vantage in the GT2 category. Its livery was the result of a design competition. Unfortunately the car crashed out of the race quite early, which is a pity as it was one of the most beautiful cars to see and to hear.
#92 Rob Bell (GB) / Tim Sugden (GB) / Bryce Miller (GB) – DNF
JWM Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 – 4.7 liter Aston Martin V8, approx. 450 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 1175kg. Aluminium space frame chassisnr. GT2/006
- SPARK S2590 (resin)
2011 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Aston Martin’s attention went to the disastrous AMR-One project. But in GTE two British cars were entered. The Gulf AMR car in GTE-Am and the Jota entry in GTE-Pro. Unfortunately both retired, it just wasn’t Aston Martin’s year.
#60 Mike Wainwright (GB) / Roald Goethe (D) / Fabian Giroix (F) – DNF
#79 Sam Hancock (GB) / Simon Dolan (GB) / Chris Buncombe (GB) – DNF
Aston Martin V8 Vantage – 4.5 liter Aston Martin V8 90º, approx. 450 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 1175 kg. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. Prodrive #GT2/009 & #GT2/008
- SPARK S2545 (resin) & IXO LMM 222 (diecast)
2012 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin V8 GTE. Prodrive spent a few years operating Aston Martin’s prototypes; first the Lola based DBR1-2 and then the completely failed AMR-One. Now Aston Martin put their effort again in the GT category with two Prodrive prepared V8 GTE’s. This one finished 3rd in GTE-Pro behind two Ferrari 458. The other one was entered in GTE- Am and had to retire. Both cars drove in the famous Gulf livery.
#97 Darren Turner (GB) / Stefan Mücke (D) / Adrian Fernandez (MEX) – 19th overall / 3rd in GTE-Pro
Aston Martin V8 GTE – 4.5 liter Aston Martin V8 90º, approx. 470 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1175 kg. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. Prodrive #GTE/001
- IXO Aston Martin Racing Collection A07 MC1-43 (diecast)
2013 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin V8 GTE. Last year Aston Martin returned to GT racing with a third place. In 2013 two works cars were entered, this one in GTE-Pro in an Art Car livery. The other car was entered in GTE-Am, sadly Danish driver Allen Simonsen got killed in an accident in the first hour of the race.
#97 Darren Turner (GB) / Stefan Mücke (D) / Peter Dumbreck (GB) – 17th overall / 3rd in GTE-Pro
Aston Martin V8 GTE – 4.5 liter Aston Martin V8 90º, approx. 470 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1175 kg. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. Prodrive #GTE/002
- SPARK S3772 (resin)
2015 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin V8 GTE. In 2015 Prodrive Aston Martin entered another Art Car; the livery gives the suggestion that the car is out of focus and thus gives it more speed according to the artist Tobias Rehberger. Unfortunately it didn’t reach the finish.
#97 Darren Turner (GB) / Stefan Mücke (D) / Rob Bell (GB) – DNF
Aston Martin V8 GTE – 4.5 liter Aston Martin V8 90º, approx. 470 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1175 kg. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. Prodrive #GTE/002
- SPARK S4666 (resin)
2016 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin V8 GTE. The 2016 Aston Martin V8 GTE had an update which was visible in the huge diffuser under the rear of the British cars. The team was consistent all year and however Le Mans was a big win for Ford GT, the world titles for drivers and teams in GTE-Pro both went to Aston Martin.
#95 Nicki Thiim (DK) / Marco Sørensen (DK) / Darren Turner (GB) – 23rd / 5th
Aston Martin V8 GTE – 4.5 liter Aston Martin V8 90º, approx. 470 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 1175 kg. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. Prodrive #GTE-004b
- SPARK S5136 (resin)
2019 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin Vantage AMR. The new Aston Martin AMR replaces the previous model that has been in production for 12 years. The AMR no longer uses the normally aspirated V12 or V8 engines from the British brand but a V8 twin-turbo that has been developed by Mercedes AMG. The Aston Martins didn’t have a good year at Le Mans; one car failing to finish and the other only managed 44th.
#95 Nicki Thiim (DK) / Marco Sorensen (DK) / Darren Turner (GB) – DNF
Aston Martin Vantage AMR – 4.0 liter AMG V8 90º, approx. 510 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1150 kg. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. #15A-002-2
- SPARK S7940 (resin)
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