Become a premium member for just $10 your first year - deal ends December 31.
Fast Lines
0

Prototype…? Of What?

The Talbot-Lago that Louis and Jean-Louis Rosier drove to victory in the 1950 24-Hours of Le Mans, returned to the Sarthe for this year’s Le Mans Legends race. Photo: Pete Lyons

A sudden snarl under my elbow, the mighty baritone of a big, twin-cam six with open pipes. Then a flash of pale green: four bold, beautifully teardrop-shaped fenders. It’s an Aston!

No – the Aston! The very Aston Martin DBR1 that won Le Mans in 1959! Knifing through traffic here in the City of Le Mans in 2001!

Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More)

Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner products. Enjoy our premium content.

Become a member today!

Already a Member?

Related