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ASTON MARTIN DB1 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 1 ASTON MARTIN DB1 remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the ASTON MARTIN DB1 is rarer than 93% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,315 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 Q2, 1 ASTON MARTIN DB1 were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the ASTON MARTIN DB1 rare?
The ASTON MARTIN DB1 is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,315 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 held steady.
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 1 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.