Look like $1 million

In 1956, Aston Martin of England produced a handful of DBR roadsters to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (France) and other world-class endurance-racing events. With Stirling Moss, Carroll Shelby and other legendary drivers behind the wheel, the DBR claimed victories throughout Europe and America between 1956 and ’59. The winning Le Mans entry is worth millions of dollars, but now anyone with $13,000 can purchase a replica kit from Exomotive of Roswell, Georgia. The basic package includes a fiberglass body attached to a space frame (tubular) chassis that’s designed to accept the running gear from a 1990-2005 Mazda Miata that you supply. Full details and order form at www.exomotive.com.

Board for racing

Originally developed in France, the Formula D board game has been updated for North America. This fast-paced game involves rolling the dice and “racing” around the track, with the added complexity of having to slow down (missing your turn) when you reach the corners, shifting gears using varying types of dice, heading to the pits to “refuel” your points status, and so on. The two-sided board has a racing circuit on one side and a typical city layout on the other for urban street chases. Purchase for about $45 from online resellers such as www.amazon.com or through www.boardgamegeek.com.

Light-en the load

Fumbling in the dark while loading/removing the contents of your pickup’s bed is thing of the past with an Automatic Cargo Light from 4zproducts. The company produces a variety of lighting systems for a variety of truck needs and box sizes. All automatically switch on when the tailgate is lowered. The starter package uses a single incandescent light, but for extra-bright illumination you can purchase single or dual 4-foot-long LED strips that attach without tools. Also included is a built-in override switch if you want the lights to remain off. Prices start at $55 and run up to $125 for the dual 8-foot-long light strips. View the complete range at www.lights.myshopify.com.

A cooler chiller

Beating the summer heat while picnicking or partying is easier with the Icybreeze cooler. The product has a 36-quart-capacity ice chest with wheels and a convenient pull handle. However, built into the unit’s lid is a unit that blows chilled air — up to 35 degrees colder than the outside temperature. The three-speed fan that runs off the cooler’s rechargeable battery will operate from 2½ to six hours, depending on the setting. It can also be plugged into any household current. Order one starting at $250 at www.icybreeze.com.

— Wheelbase Media