Stirling Moss Aston Martin sells for £17.5 million

A 1956 Aston Martin racing car, once driven by Sir Stirling Moss, has been sold at auction for £17.5 million – becoming the most expensive British car ever sold.

The DBR1 is said to be the 'most important' model in the British brand's history and this example – chassis no. DBR1/1 – was the first to be built as Aston Martin looked to conquer the Le Mans 24-hour race.