1964 DRB Sabre Magnum MK 1 - White with Blue Stripes - VW-Powered Australian Kit Car, Detachable Roof, 20,826km
Price Guide: $8,000 - $14,000
1964 DRB Sabre Magnum MK 1 | VW air-cooled flat-four (rear-mounted) | 4-speed manual | 20,826km | 2-seat convertible | Globe alloy wheels | Located Acacia Ridge, QLD
Description
The DRB Sabre is one of Australia's genuine curiosities, a fibreglass-bodied sports car built on VW Beetle mechanicals that offered exotic wedge-shaped styling at a fraction of what a European import would have cost. Built in limited numbers from the late 1970s through the 1980s, very few survive in running condition. The Magnum designation refers to the extended variant of the Sabre MK1, and this example is among the rarer survivors at auction.
The two-tone white and blue livery with flowing side stripe and accent lines gives this car a dramatic presence. Profile photos show a straight fibreglass body with no major cracks or structural damage visible, sitting low on Globe polished alloy wheels with modern tyres. The wedge-shaped nose with recessed rectangular headlights is intact and the overall stance is purposeful. The rear carries a dual quad-exit exhaust system, with the louvred rear valance confirming the rear-mounted VW air-cooled flat-four configuration. The convertible soft top and detachable hardtop provide weather protection options. Inside, beige upholstered bucket seats, a wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel with VW Wolfsburg crest boss, and three circular gauges in a black dashboard make for a characterful cockpit. A recently replaced Power Crank battery is fitted in the storage compartment behind the seats.
DRB Sabres in running, presentable condition have traded privately for $10,000 to $20,000 depending on condition, and the Magnum designation adds further rarity. Vendor advises scratching to side steps and marks on the interior of the roof. The soft top headliner shows staining and would benefit from replacement. For the collector who wants something genuinely different on the show field, the DRB Sabre is a conversation piece that represents a uniquely Australian chapter of sports car building, and this one is one of very few that actually survived.
Features
* VW air-cooled flat-four engine (rear-mounted)
* 4-speed manual transmission (VW-based)
* Fibreglass body with two-tone white and blue paint scheme with flowing side stripe
* Dual quad-exit exhaust system
* Convertible soft top with folding frame mechanism
* Detachable hardtop option
* Globe polished alloy wheels with modern tyres
* Wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel with VW Wolfsburg crest boss
* Three-gauge instrument cluster (speedometer, tachometer, auxiliary)
* Beige upholstered bucket seats with vinyl bolsters
* Power Crank battery (recently replaced)
* Storage compartment behind seats
* Dual round tail lights each side (red and amber)
Condition Notes
* Convertible soft top headliner shows staining and discolouration, would benefit from replacement
* Vendor advises scratching to side steps
* Vendor advises marks on interior of roof
* Engine bay shows accumulated grime and oil residue consistent with age
* Rear light lenses show yellowing with age
* Minor surface corrosion on some metal components in battery compartment
Specifications
Year: 1964
Make/Model: DRB Sabre Magnum MK 1
Body: Convertible
Engine: VW Air-Cooled Flat-Four Petrol (rear-mounted)
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 20,826 Kilometres
Colour: White with Blue Accent Stripes
Seats: 2
Engine No: 101562322
Chassis No: Q242PBG
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Taig directly on 0438 626 472
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Lloyds stock #585518+1
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Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia
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