This historic 1950s race car won the Pebble Beach Gran Turismo Trophy.
Displacement
2,922 cc
Drivetrain
FR
Max. Power
224 BHP / 5,500 rpm
Max. Torque
31.0 kgfm / 4,000 rpm
Length
3,905 mm
Width
1,620 mm
Height
1,054 mm
Weight
856 kg
Aspiration
NA
Gr.X / PP 487.06
#Racing Car
About
This car was a staple of the 1950s race scene. Starting with the base DB3, this car underwent extensive modifications, including a shortened wheelbase, reduced body weight, and refined aerodynamics. Its inline-6 engine, which originally produced 224.9 HP, was later tuned to deliver up to 239.6 HP. It was awarded the Gran Turismo Trophy at Pebble Beach in 2013.
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I know what you're thinking: a DB3 road car doesn't exist. The DB2 was followed by the DB2/4, the DB2/4 Mk II, the Mark III, and then the DB4. If that's what you're thinking, then you certainly know your Aston Martins! There was, however, a DB3 race car. It was introduced in 1951, and, unfortunately, saw limited success. This DB3S is an upgrade version that was released in 1953. It's well known as a true masterpiece. Its beefed-up inline-6 engine powered it to numerous victories in some of the UK's most famous races. This particular example, chassis number 1... ...is the car that took home the Gran Turismo Trophy at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2013.
McKeel Hagerty
How to acquire the Aston Martin DB3S '53
The Aston Martin DB3S '53 can be acquired from the Legend Cars dealer. It was last added on February 11, 2026 for Cr. 6,000,000.
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