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ASTON MARTIN DB1 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 845 ASTON MARTIN DB1s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 295 (53.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (845 in the latest data).
Rarer than 37% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the DB1
The Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports was a sports car sold by Aston Martin from 1948 to 1950. It was the first product of the company under David Brown's ownership and is retrospectively known as the DB1. The car debuted at the 1948 London Motor Show and was based on the Aston Martin Atom prototype. Just 15 were sold.
ASTON MARTIN DB1 — questions & answers
How many ASTON MARTIN DB1 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 845 ASTON MARTIN DB1 were still registered in the UK — 821 licensed and on the road, plus 24 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the ASTON MARTIN DB1 rare?
The ASTON MARTIN DB1 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (845), making it rarer than 37% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the ASTON MARTIN DB1 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of ASTON MARTIN DB1 on UK roads rose by 295 (53.6%).
What fuel do most ASTON MARTIN DB1 use?
Most ASTON MARTIN DB1 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the ASTON MARTIN DB1 peak?
The ASTON MARTIN DB1 peaked at 845 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.