Time For a Change
Discussion
I've thoroughly enjoyed my V12V, it's a truly epic car with bags of capability, road presence and speed. And yet it's time to let her go. My reason? I have a DBS itch that needs scratching and an example has come along that ticks my boxes.
Firstly, thanks to you chaps on here (you know who you are) that have given me your time and advice on DBS ownership. If I were to sum up V12V ownership it would be that, without doubt I would want to go in the V12, but I want Jeeves with a DBS waiting for me at my destination to come home in. In the V12 I find myself driving everywhere like my pants are on fire and it's only a matter of time before one of the roadside photographic societies tells a man in a wig that I would be better off without my license.
The DBS will give me options: An evening out means my significant passenger isn't shaken to bits before we get to the restaurant but I can still have some fun at the press of a couple of buttons (the car not the passenger!) Yeah, OK it's more GT than Sports, but a couple of trips abroad this year, including Le Mans, makes the DBS such a tempting proposition.
Also, now that production has ceased, I feel that the DBS option may pass me by as good examples become scarcer over time. And as Vanquish becomes more affordable, I know that a silver fox Volante with tan leather will be too hard to resist - not that I've thought it through, of course.
So, deal done today and collection scheduled for Saturday. And yes...... It's in Quantum, otherwise known as grey.
It was in the workshop today, so only limited photos I'm afraid - but here's a teaser ahead of the weekend.
Firstly, thanks to you chaps on here (you know who you are) that have given me your time and advice on DBS ownership. If I were to sum up V12V ownership it would be that, without doubt I would want to go in the V12, but I want Jeeves with a DBS waiting for me at my destination to come home in. In the V12 I find myself driving everywhere like my pants are on fire and it's only a matter of time before one of the roadside photographic societies tells a man in a wig that I would be better off without my license.
The DBS will give me options: An evening out means my significant passenger isn't shaken to bits before we get to the restaurant but I can still have some fun at the press of a couple of buttons (the car not the passenger!) Yeah, OK it's more GT than Sports, but a couple of trips abroad this year, including Le Mans, makes the DBS such a tempting proposition.
Also, now that production has ceased, I feel that the DBS option may pass me by as good examples become scarcer over time. And as Vanquish becomes more affordable, I know that a silver fox Volante with tan leather will be too hard to resist - not that I've thought it through, of course.
So, deal done today and collection scheduled for Saturday. And yes...... It's in Quantum, otherwise known as grey.
It was in the workshop today, so only limited photos I'm afraid - but here's a teaser ahead of the weekend.
Always loved the DBS it's a great choice of car and I'm sure you will be happy with her. For me it's the only colour DBS to have. The car is bite the back of your hand gorgeous. If I could have afforded one I'd be in one like a shot.
I hope you enjoy and have many happy miles of motoring.
I hope you enjoy and have many happy miles of motoring.
avinalarf said:
Congrats on new car ,Donkey.
Bit confused ,are you saying you know of a Vanquish Volante in silver fox for sale or a DBSV in silver fox,either way if your not buying it will you let me know who is selling ?
Thanks,
Steven
Sorry, the silver fox vanquish Volante is purely a figment of my imagination inspired by the display car at Kensington last summer. Bit confused ,are you saying you know of a Vanquish Volante in silver fox for sale or a DBSV in silver fox,either way if your not buying it will you let me know who is selling ?
Thanks,
Steven
Little Donkey said:
avinalarf said:
Congrats on new car ,Donkey.
Bit confused ,are you saying you know of a Vanquish Volante in silver fox for sale or a DBSV in silver fox,either way if your not buying it will you let me know who is selling ?
Thanks,
Steven
Sorry, the silver fox vanquish Volante is purely a figment of my imagination inspired by the display car at Kensington last summer. Bit confused ,are you saying you know of a Vanquish Volante in silver fox for sale or a DBSV in silver fox,either way if your not buying it will you let me know who is selling ?
Thanks,
Steven
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