Aston Martin DBS 1971
General description :
1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 Series II V8 This increasingly desirable 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 is a highly original example that would benefit from minor cosmetics and servicing at this time. Overall, the exterior of this DBS V8 is in good condition for a 50-year-old car. The Ascot Gray paint is not without some flaws and the deep red leather interior shows plenty of patina but still complements the light exterior wonderfully. The dashboard is clean and the carpets fit snugly into their positions. The underside of the car is solid and tidy, as are things under the hood. Surface corrosion is minimal and everything is in its proper place. The rear glass has a crack in it but the rest of the glass remains intact. There are some bumps and bruises both inside and out, but work required to deal with them would be described as minimal at best. The car has been off the road for the last 10 years or so and will require servicing prior to active road use. Not currently running but the motor is cranking freely with the key. The build sheet shows that the car came equipped with an automatic transmission, air conditioning, speakers, Fiamm horns, two headrests, a Waso steering lock with ignition buzzer, a door mirror, and two rear lap bolts. With fantastic British styling, a roaring V8, and a fantastic color combination, this particular Aston would make a great drivers car, and its only a few steps away from being show-worthy. This 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 Series II V8 is not to be overlooked by any enthusiast or collector of the marque. Price: $97,500
1971 Aston Martin DBS is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in New York by Gullwing Motor Cars for $97500.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Aston Martin Model : DBS Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1971 Location : Astoria Vehicle Registration : Undefined
97500 $
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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.