Aston Martin DBS Saloon 1968
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1968 Aston Martin DBS Left-Hand Drive with AC and Power Steering: The 100th DBS Built and the Last Aston Martin under David Brown's LeadershipAccording to copies of factory records, DBS/5100/LC was the 100th DBS built and delivered new to Erie, Pennsylvania well optioned with air conditioning and power steering. The DBS marks the last Aston Martin under Sir David Brown's leadership. Finished in Platinum over Blue Connolly hides. It's been on static display for the last 10 years and some re-commissioning is recommended prior to active touring and use. Introduced in 1967, the new DBS was the successor to the DB6 and represented a new, very modern look for Aston Martin. It was wider and had a lower profile than its predecessor. The engine was placed further back in the chassis, behind the front axle, resulting in an almost 50/50 weight ratio. The engine was the 4.0-liter 'six' of the concurrently produced DB6. The interior was as usual luxuriously appointed with the finest Connolly hides available in best Aston Martin fashion. James Bond approved as well, using a DBS as his motorcar of choice in the 1969 film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and again in the next Bond film Diamonds are Forever where a DBS sits in Q's famous workshop getting prepared for action. A superb expression of the automotive design of its era, the Aston Martin DBS has become an icon of the marque.CHASSIS NO. DBS/5100/LACENGINE NO. 400/3796/S*Left-Hand Drive*Delivered new to Erie, Pennsylvania*The 100th DBS built*Well optioned with air conditioning and power steering*The last Aston Martin under Sir David Brown's leadershipPrice: $117,500
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1968 Aston Martin DBS Saloon is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Astoria by Gullwing Motor for $117500.
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Car type : Car Make : Aston Martin Model : DBS Model Version : Saloon Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1968 Location : Astoria
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About Aston Martin
Aston Martin, one of Britain's best known sports car manufacturer, was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. During its chequered financial history the company has had numerous owners taking over the company, Sir David Brown just to mention one.
Between the wars Bertelli was both technical director and designer of all new Aston Martins, thus known as "Bertelli cars". These included the 1½-litre "T-type", "International", "Le Mans", "MKII" its racing version, the "Ulster", and the 2-litre 15/98 and its race going derivative, the "Speed Model".
During the war years the company produced aircraft components.
In 1947, Aston was purchased and thus saved by Sir David Brown. The company also acquired Lagonda the same year for its 2.6-litre W. O. Bentley-designed engine. Both companies shared resources and workshops creating the iconic "DB" series of cars. In 1950, they presented the DB2, followed by the DB2/4 in 1953, the DB2/4 MkII in 1955, the DB Mark III in 1957.
DB4 with its strong Italian flavor and construction was introduced in 1958. The lightweight superleggera (tube-frame) body was designed by Carrozzeria Touring in Milan. Although the design and construction techniques were Italian, the DB4 was the first Aston to be built at the company's Newport Pagnell works in Buckinghamshire, England. The six-cylinder engines of these cars from 1954 up to 1965 were designed by Tadek Marek. Despite initial problems with cracking engine blocks DB4 was a success that really established the make together with its later derivates DB5, of James Bond Goldfinger fame, and more civilized DB6 Grand Tourer.
With the all new model DBS in the late 60's the company went to eight cylinder configuration when it was modified to Aston Martin v8 – a sort of Gentleman's muscle car.