Aston Martin is bringing back to life one of its classic ‘sixties supercars’ with a £1.5million price tag – nearly 60 years after the original first hit the road.

James Bond’s favourite car-maker is to recreate in the 21st century a strictly limited run of 25 lightweight ‘track-only’ versions of its DB4 G.T. model, of which just 75 were built between 1959 and 1963. Of these only eight were lightweight models – most survive today and are valued at more than £3million each by collectors.

The 25 new generation ‘continuation’ models will be built at the luxury sports car firm’s Newport Pagnell factory in Buckinghamshire – where the originals were also built - restarting car production at the site which has lain dormant for a decade.

James Bond’s favourite car-maker is to recreate in the 21st century a strictly limited run of 25 lightweight ‘track-only’ versions of its DB4 G.T. model.

The re-born cars will continue the VIN identification numbers, which carry on from the last original DB4 G.T. ordered - Chassis 0202R.

The bad news – even for those with the cash to buy one – is that they’ve ‘already all sold out’, according to chief executive Dr Andy Palmer, with first deliveries to start next Autumn.

Aston Martin said: ‘One of our most iconic models – the DB4 G.T. - is to be celebrated with a special series of 25 track-only continuation cars built to lightweight specification by Aston Martin Works at Newport Pagnell.

The DB4 GT was launched in 1959, the same year Aston Martin scored its historic outright win in the Le Mans 24 Hours. The firm said: ‘The DB4 G.T. was a true supercar of its day.

‘Not only was it Britain’s fastest passenger sports car, it was a born winner, scoring a debut race victory at Silverstone in the hands of Sir Stirling Moss.

The DB4 GT was launched in 1959, the same year Aston Martin scored its historic outright win in the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Aston Martin said each of the 25 re-born cars will remain faithful to the design of the original eight factory lightweights.

It is powered by a version of the powerful 3.7-litre straight-six engine designed by the celebrated Tadek Marek, with two spark plugs per cylinder, transmitting its 340bhp to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The shortened wheel-base of the two-seater DB4 G.T. gives it greater agility than the regular four-seater DB4.

Aston Martin said each of the 25 re-born cars will remain faithful to the design of the original eight factory lightweights employing a blend of old world craftsmanship and modern techniques.

Aston Martin said: ‘Not only was it Britain’s fastest passenger sports car, it was a born winner, scoring a debut race victory at Silverstone in the hands of Sir Stirling Moss.'

But it adds that they will also benefit from ‘improvements’ in engine performance, handling, braking and safety, though insist that ‘great care’ is being taken taken to ensure these enhancements ‘build upon the original’s exceptional qualities while retaining its feel and character’.

Its body follows the original construction, with thin aluminium panels fitted over a tubular frame. However, to improve the accuracy and consistency of the panels, the bodywork of the re-born car uses state-of-the-art digital technology to ensure a tighter fit, before being before hand-finished ‘in time-honoured tradition’.

The re-born cars will continue the VIN identification numbers, which carry on from the last original DB4 G.T. ordered - Chassis 0202R. This creates ‘- for an unbroken bloodline and impeccable Newport Pagnell-built pedigree spanning half a century’, says Aston Martin.

The 25 new generation ‘continuation’ models will be built at the luxury sports car firm’s Newport Pagnell factory in Buckinghamshire – where the originals were also built.

Car production at the site which has lain dormant for a decade will restart.

Aston Martin Works has also created a two-year international track driving programme - at tracks including including the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi – which also allow customers to take advantage of the firm’s dedicated driver training team comprising expert instructors.

Paul Spires, commercial director of Aston Martin Works said: ‘For over 60 years Aston Martin Works has devoted unrivalled skill and experience to preserving Aston Martin’s heritage. Now we are creating something for the future, with a special series of 25 continuation cars that celebrate one of Aston Martin’s greatest cars - the DB4 G.T. Lightweight.

‘It is is hand built in the same location as its illustrious forebears, and marks the return of production to the historic home of Aston Martin for the first time since the last Vanquish S was completed in 2007’.

Aston Martin president and chief executive officer Dr Andy Palmer, commented: “Aston Martin has a rich and vibrant heritage, as you’d expect from a company that has been building some of the world’s finest sports cars for 103-years.

‘I’m thrilled we have the imagination and capability to offer 25 enthusiasts the unique opportunity to commission their own piece of Aston Martin history.’

Rival Jaguar Land Rover’ Special Ops’ division has already produced six re-born classic E-Type Lightweight Jaguars, and last month revealed the first of nine new reincarnated XKSS D-Types to sell for more than £1million each.