1949 ASTON MARTIN DB9

Red with Red trim, 1 of just 49 HRG 1100s produced, Constructed along lines almost identical to those of its larger sibling, the 1100 debuted in 1938 and is considered the most tuneable and nimble of all Hurgs. Just eight had been constructed by the end of 1939 and a further 41 were made in the post-war period up to 1950, making the HRG 1100 one of the most exclusive of all English sporting thoroughbreds. This rare example of the 1100 in standard 2-seater form was built at HRGs Tolworth factory and first registered in 1949, Equipped with a Singer overhead-camshaft engine and gearbox, Twin carburettors, Full mohair weather equipment (Hood, Side screens), Full tonneau cover, Silver painted wire wheels, Complete with its original registration number, Complete with a history file including Period photographs, Provenance letters, Various invoices, Various HRG Association information and a H.R.G Instruction manual, Historic status (MOT and Tax exempt), Built on traditional lines HRG sports cars were very handsome, light with excellent road holding abilities, which made them very competitive in sporting activities, This example is VSCC eligible which enables the car to participate competitively in VSCC events as a Post –Vintage Thoroughbred and join the exclusive ranks of other H.R.Gs, An increasingly rare opportunity to purchase a useable and nimble HRG that has covered few miles since a comprehensive service and 4 new tyres and driving, performing very well indeed.