Aston '23

1923 Aston-Martin 1½-Litre Sports
Chassis no. 1920

Imagine yourself in this race car in the hillclimb with the raw power of the day [for that era] and the smell of oil and gasoline — a 'real' gutsy race car driver!

— this is the oldest surviving production Aston Martin —

More than 100 years ago in 1923, this Aston Martin tromped not one, but two Bugattis at the renown  Herts Automobile and Aero Club Hillclimb up the famed Aston Hill. Now considered to be the oldest production Aston Martin – this particular vehicle has been shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the Newport Beach Concours d'Elegance in California.

— four-cylinder sidevalve engine —

Breck captured this in Southern California at the Newport Beach Concours and created this Fine Art in a splendid and emotional way that accentuates the essence of the glory of the day, yet setting in a scene which not only does not distract, but complements — the color of the fall leaves perfectly matches the hot exhaust pipe.  [ Do not touch!  Notice the asbestos wrap for protection? ]

— actually in roadworthy condition —

* This Fine Artwork is being made available to the public for purchase for the first time in over ten years.  This is 'high-quality automotive art' mad for those with a critical eye and discerning standards

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Breck — "This is one of my favorite pieces, where the 100 year old Aston-Martin sidevalve shows off its colors of the exhaust complemented by the gorgeous fall leave in the background.  You can dream on this all day long!"

Since its 2003 concours debut, '1920' has been shown at the Louis Vuitton Classic (also in 2003) and in 2006 at the Newport Beach Concours where it earned a 1st-in-class award.

* Automotive work by Breck Rothage has been featured in Road & Track, Keith Martin’s Sports Car Market, Garage Style, Jaguar World and Octane.

© 2022 Breck Rothage Fine Art