1956 Aston Martin DB3S

-Aston Martin Racing Green, Green leather seats, 2.9 liter inline six cylinder engine, 4 -Speed manual transmission, exceptional condition unique history, Tool room R Recreation. The genesis of this car begins with Mr. Bill Monk, and the Aston Martin Factory Works Racer, DB3S/10. Mr. Monk had a long and illustrious history racing rebuilding period Aston Martin racing-road cars, not the least of which, ownership of Factory Works racing car DB3S/10. DB3S/10 was famously owned by both David Brown and Peter Livanos. Mr. Monk, owned DB3S/10 in 1965 and used it as a weekend racer as well as a family car, regularly seen driving around in it with his wife and three small children. In the mid-1970s DB3S/10 was sold to Paul Vestey and later to Lord Anthony Bamford. In 1980, Mr. Monk again purchased DB3S/10, after it had sustained substantial crash damage. At this time Monk set out to rebuild DB3S/10 and return it to its original configuration, as raced by Roy Salvadori at Rouen in 1956, where it placed 5th. The car was thoroughly enjoyed by Monk throughout the early 1980s as such he later incorporated this knowledge into his Tool Room Copy, DB3S/10 R. By 1984 DB3S/10 had new stateside ownership with Mr. Peter Sanders of Atlanta, Ga. It was during this era that Mr. Sanders campaigned the car at an array of U.S. tracks. The car attracted the attention of many racing car connoisseurs, not the least of which, Mr. Peter Livanos, who promptly offered to purchase the Works racer, to no avail. 0By the end of 1984, Sanders had crashed 3/S10, he decided to send it back to the U.K for Bill Monk to once again repair and restore to perfection. It was at this point Livanos persuaded Sanders to sell DB3S/10. Monk having unlimited access to this fantastic specimen, took the opportunity to create the ultimate homage to the historic Works racer, thus DB3S/10 R was born. Having rebuilt the 3S/10 twice already, Monk had intimate knowledge of the car, which accounts for the accuracy of details throughout. Under Livanos ownership, DB3S/10 was contracted to Aston Martin legend, Rex Woodgate to carry out a complete overhaul-restoration of the car. All body restoration was carried out by master craftsman, Clive Smart, Mr. Smart was contracted to likewise carry out fabrication of body panels for the Monk recreation, 3S/10 R. The Creation of 3S/10 R utilized a 1958 DB2/4 Mk III identity and carries the matching chassis, engine and transmission numbers today. The car has an absolutely correct chassis, modified to mirror DB3S/10 with its De-Dion rear axle and unique to 3S/10, wishbone and coil over front suspension. The engine was modified to 3 liter single plug (Works DB3Ss used a twin plug cylinder head), 3 Weber carburetor spec. Elements of the build were identical to DB3S/10 and fabricated from original patterns and drawings. The bodyshell was made from 16 ga. H14 aluminum, it includes a half-tonneau also in aluminum. It can be used as a single seat racer or as a two seat tourer with a full width wrap-around windscreen. The car features countless exacting details such as correct dash, instruments, steering wheel and trim, interior layout as well as wrap around windscreen. Subsequent ownerships since Monk have included Mr. G.S Rombouts of Belgium, Circa 1984-1998, then Prof. Merrick Taylor, 1998-2012. Professor Taylor was a respected businessman and motoring enthusiast who regularly campaigned 3S/10 R in Historic races and Rallies. 3S/10 R was the sold to the UK and Mr. Roy Kent and appeared at the 72nd Goodwood Members meeting in 2014. In 2014 3S/10 R was purchased by Tom Papadopoulos. Prior to its return to the United States 3S/10 R was once again consigned to the Woodgates, in this instance being entrusted to second generation master craftsman, Chris Woodgate. 3S/10 R was comprehensively reconditioned and rebuilt as needed, all invoices and photo documentation included. The Woodgates went through the DB3S/10-R thoroughly, every aspect of 3S/10 R would be refreshed for Historic Tours and possible Vintage Racing events. Chris rebuilt the engine, starting with new lower end bearings, newly ground and balanced crankshaft, matched piston set and a completely reworked and rebuilt single plug cylinder head. The gearbox was reconditioned with new bearings, synchros, then reassembled and resealed. A new lightened flywheel and clutch assembly were utilized, the entire driveline was torn down, inspected and rebuilt as needed: Spline shafts, differential, De-Dion assembly rebuilt, new brake rotors, calipers, hoses, rigid brake line replacement and a rebuilt master cylinder. Suspension components were replaced, sorted, resealed, repainted, hub bearings replaced and the steering rack rebuilt. The entire fuel system and plumbing were renewed, a more efficient S.U. electronic pump fitted and the Weber carburetors were Ultrasonic cleaned, rebuilt and tuned to the new engine spec. Finally, Chris inspected and renewed the wiring loom as needed. The Woodgates produced a car ready for regular touring use and or competition. Today DB3S/10 R has been in the Papadopoulos collection and has accrued approximately 2,000 miles during seasonal use since all work has taken place. This is an opportunity to own one of the finest, if not the most exacting and accurate, painstakingly built, carefully restored Aston Martin replicas ever created. Its provenance and build quality is on par with original cars and would be a formidable-costly undertaking to replicate today. DB3S-10 R has been routinely serviced regardless of use, when and where needed to keep in its current exceptional condition. Ready for immediate road and rally use, and with a modest detail of modifications eligible, making it a contender for countless FIA Historic Racing, Concours and Rally events worldwide.