Twas an expensive cup of coffee!

[FrankieBee]

Twas the week before Christmas and AM Works were having an event celebrating 60 years of Aston Martin in Newport Pagnell.

Whilst enjoying my Nth glass of champage, that scallywag Simon Stanton happened to say "Drop in for a coffee when you are free, I have a car for you". In I went and to cut a long story short after a test drive and a good look round the car I traded in my V8 Vantage SP10 and bought a car that, IMHO, I have always thought was the most gobsmackingly gorgeous Gaydon era Aston Martin...the DBS. It's a January 2012 car in Quantam Silver, 6-Speed Touchtronic 2 Auto and I can't wait to pick it up between Christmas and the New Year. So pictures to follow.

Obviously AM Works will ensure the car has the "140" point check, but can I ask the DBS owners on the forum is there any common issues/niggles/faults I should be checking for prior to hand over? The ceramic discs feel like glass so a tick in that box!

Cheers,

Frankie

[tonyhall38]

You will need the anti wrinkle cream for the constant smile....a large baton to fend off the fanny...!!

Congratulations .....

[avinalarf]

tonyhall38 said:

..a large baton to fend off the fanny...!!..

Daydreaming again Tony......
Congratulations Frankie.

[Chris_VRS]

Congrats on your latest purchase, and for me in the best colour for a DBS too.

Enjoy

[Little Donkey]

Extremely good taste, I must say. You've just decribd my car - think I'll just pop out to the garage to check it's still there!

[cardigankid]

Congratulations, i think that you will love the car. IMHO one of the best Astons of all time. If there are problems, I haven't experienced them though it has to be said I dont cover a huge mileage. You have doe the right thing.

Pics are traditional.

[FrankieBee]

Thanks gentlemen. Anti wrinkle cream ordered...fanny will hopefully be along soon!!

I was surprised at how easy it was to drive in auto. But hit the sports button and two down shifts on the paddle and it turns into a beast...amazing.

Pics will be uploaded in hand over.

[V8 Animal]

No problems with mine and I'm on my second.

[JimboA]

Many congratulations - nothing beats a really good (and big) 'me to me' Christmas present! Enjoy!!

[bentley01]

JimboA said:

Many congratulations - nothing beats a really good (and big) 'me to me' Christmas present! Enjoy!!

James are you thinking of treating yourself to a BIG present this festive season??

[paddy328]

Well done that man. Just get fat like Tony, thats all the anti wrinkle cream you need lol.

[AMDBSNick]

Frankie you're new car is simply missing a decent knob, other than that welcome to the big boys club

[DB9VolanteDriver]

Yes indeed. A proper Aston when it is time to move up. And the best looking of them all.

[L0TT0]

AMDBSNick said:

Frankie you're new car is simply missing a decent knob, other than that welcome to the big boys club

Nothing wrong with a couple of parcels . Congrats on joining the Grown up brigade

[FrankieDBSBee]

Well the part exchange deed was completed today. Said goodbye to the SP10 and welcomed the DBS into ownership. Not had a chance to go for a good drive yet and the pics are only from pick up earlier this afternoon. IMHO the DBS in Quantam Silver is the business. A January 2012 car with 10K miles and auto. The car was bought with the heart but brain cells think the decision to change in terms of future value/depreciation was just as valid.







Apologies if pics are not right way round as uploaded from iPhone. Also number plate is not mine and being changed!

[Bincenzo]

Wow! Frankie, that is beautiful, congratulations on a fabulous purchase. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

[hashluck]

Looks fantastic. Will be very interested in how you get on with the change

[IanV12VR]

Congratulations - Fantastic looking car - and enjoy

[divetheworld]

That is the correct colour...
Well done mate!!

[Phil74891]

Congratulations. Lovely car.