Race car designer Ted Cutting visits RS Williams

We were extremely honoured to have had a personal visit from Ted Cutting, esteemed race car designer who put pen to paper in the early 1950s to create arguably the most beautiful of racing Aston Martins. With a string of successes in the hands of Tony Brooks, Stirling Moss, Carroll Shelby and Jack Fairman, Aston Martin went on to win Le Mans in 1959 and the 1959 World Sportscar Championship with the DBR1.

This particular car, chassis number DBR1/1 is undergoing careful mechanical rebuild and we were delighted Ted visited us in Cobham and was able to offer his valued advice about the period correctness of the rebuild. Vintage vehicle archivist and historian Dr. Clare Hay was also on hand to ensure this historic moment’s potential was maximised. Richard Williams and Mark Lewis discussed the technicalities of the rebuild process and Ted was able to offer fine details about the car’s original build and finish. The car is next expected to compete in the Sussex Trophy at The Goodwood Revival 2010 with Brian Redman driving.

We extend our appreciation and thanks to Ted Cutting.

Photographs by Jon Hill        agasjon[AT]btconnect.com