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07-14-2009, 09:00 PM
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Rizk Auto recreation 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 - Click above for high-res image gallery
They don't build 'em like they used to, they build 'em better. But, it could be argued, they don't style 'em like they used to. A handful of purists have taken the best from both worlds, recreating classic automotive shapes using modern technology. The results - like the Creative Sport Speciale (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/18/like-they-used-to-sport-speciale-by-the-creative-workshop/), Gullwing-America 300SL Panamerica (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/23/gullwing-america-modernizes-the-mercedes-300sl/) and Huet Brothers Special (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/15/one-for-the-roadster-huet-brothers-to-offer-hb-special-in-limit/) - have always fascinated us, and here's the latest: a recreation of the famous 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 racer, built with the latest methods by Rizk Auto of Phoenix, Arizona.
The RA DBR2 is built around a state-of-the-art carbon-fiber tub and aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis that weighs a feather-like 100 kgs (220 lbs), overlaid with carbon-fiber body panels lined with Nomex. Sound space-age enough for a classic roadster? How about some Aerogel, a NASA-developed heat insulator being used in a roadgoing automobile for the first time. Each example is built to order, and customers can specify their choice of powertrain options between Jaguar-derived inline-six and V12 engines or a Corvette LS3 V8. The original Aston DBR2 chalked up a handful of victories in its day - if Rizk Auto had put it together, maybe it would have won even more. Details in the press release after the jump and high-res image gallery below.
Gallery: Rizk Auto recreation 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/rizk-auto-recreation-1957-aston-martin-dbr2/)
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Rizk Auto recreation 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 - Click above for high-res image gallery
They don't build 'em like they used to, they build 'em better. But, it could be argued, they don't style 'em like they used to. A handful of purists have taken the best from both worlds, recreating classic automotive shapes using modern technology. The results - like the Creative Sport Speciale (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/18/like-they-used-to-sport-speciale-by-the-creative-workshop/), Gullwing-America 300SL Panamerica (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/23/gullwing-america-modernizes-the-mercedes-300sl/) and Huet Brothers Special (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/15/one-for-the-roadster-huet-brothers-to-offer-hb-special-in-limit/) - have always fascinated us, and here's the latest: a recreation of the famous 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 racer, built with the latest methods by Rizk Auto of Phoenix, Arizona.
The RA DBR2 is built around a state-of-the-art carbon-fiber tub and aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis that weighs a feather-like 100 kgs (220 lbs), overlaid with carbon-fiber body panels lined with Nomex. Sound space-age enough for a classic roadster? How about some Aerogel, a NASA-developed heat insulator being used in a roadgoing automobile for the first time. Each example is built to order, and customers can specify their choice of powertrain options between Jaguar-derived inline-six and V12 engines or a Corvette LS3 V8. The original Aston DBR2 chalked up a handful of victories in its day - if Rizk Auto had put it together, maybe it would have won even more. Details in the press release after the jump and high-res image gallery below.
Gallery: Rizk Auto recreation 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/rizk-auto-recreation-1957-aston-martin-dbr2/)
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