Aston Martin DBS 1969
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1969 ASTON MARTIN DBS SPORTS SALOONThis 1969 Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon was ordered for the US market with air conditioning, dual rear lap belts, dual headrests, and an AM/FM Bosch 'New Yorker' radio. Finished in attractive and desirable Aquamarine over Dark Blue Connolly hides with matching Dark Blue carpets and a Grey headliner. The build record specifies the car to have been ordered new with a Borg Warner automatic transmission. However, the production record does not list this feature and given that the car currently has a 5-speed gearbox, it appears it may have in fact been delivered new with a manual transmission.A largely original car with a nice, lived-in interior. Formerly owned by an Aston Martin Owners Club member, it was clearly enjoyed in that ownership given the upgraded airbox and filter, aluminum radiator with electric fan, and modern alternator. The car has been on static display since purchase and will require recommissioning prior to active use. Accompanied by copies of its Aston Martin build records, it's ready for its next enthusiastic owner to get it back on the road.CHASSIS NO. DBS/5479/LCENGINE NO. 400/4357/S3,996cc DOHC Inline Six Cylinder Engine3 Dual-Throat Weber Carburetors5-Speed Manual Transmission (see text)Original left-hand driveMany modern updates to the cool, intake, and electrical systemAccompanied by copies of Aston Martin build recordsPrice: $119,500
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1969 Aston Martin DBS is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Astoria by Gullwing Motor for $119500.
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Car type : Car Make : Aston Martin Model : DBS Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1969 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.