World’s narrowest EVER racing car built to break speed records in 1923 could be yours for eye-watering sum
A RACING car that’s considered the most streamlined ever built can be yours for a mighty sum.
An Aston Martin Razor Blade from 1923, coming in at just 18.5 inches wide, is the fourth-oldest surviving car in existence that was made by the iconic British motor company.
The remarkably narrow machine, which has a body that is the same width as a modern F1 car’s cockpit, could be yours for a cool £750,000 via Cars & Classic.
It was originally built to break the one-hour ‘light car’ speed record – with a focus on aerodynamics and lightweight performance.
Indeed, it’s one of the earliest examples of aerodynamic design in motorsport and its narrow design is the reason for its unique name, the ‘Razor Blade’.
It attempted to break the record – held by AC Cars – in 1923, at Brooklands.
But while it was able to maintain record-breaking pace, the attempt was eventually abandoned after the car shed its front tyre at speeds in excess of 100 mph.
Later in the year, the Razor Blade was able to set a new record for the standing start mile and kilometre, and went on to see racing success throughout the 1920s.
Indeed, it was raced regularly until the 1950s when it was sold to the Harrah Motor Museum in the US, which eventually became the National Automobile Museum.
It later returned to the UK and the current owner has lent the car to Brooklands Museum for many years where it has been on display.
Petrolheads might recognise it from various events over the years, including appearances at the world famous Goodwood Festival of Speed as well as various competitive events, such as VSCC, AMOC and Shuttleworth.
Amazingly, the Razor Blade is road registered and carries the plate XO9958.
This comes as legendary racing driver Michael Schumacher’s first Ferrari is set to go on auction.
His rare Ferrari F355 GTS lived at his glamorous Monaco home and is even fit with a key detail chosen by the Formula One star.
The car, painted in an elegant Blu Le Mans with a Pella Crema leather interior, is going up for auction on February 4.
While it no longer contains its original engine, the Ferrari still retains its original chassis, bodywork, and gearbox.
Fans of Schumacher and Ferrari will be pleased to hear about the rich history behind the motor, which includes accolades and a design choice made by the racer himself.