DBS Superleggera arrived!
Discussion
Sorry for the late response - was out of town for the weekend. Thanks for all the positive comments!
Last Friday, I had driven my Superamerica to the dealer to do all the paperwork, but then promptly took the family to Lake Tahoe thru New Year's. I officially picked the DBS up this morning and boy oh boy, what a hoot. I've only put 30 miles on it, then dropped it off to get paint correction (paint is actually pretty good on it... much better than Ferraris and some of the new Porsches...), full body film protection, and ceramic coating.
First (second?) impressions... phenomenal GT. I haven't driven a car that's put such a big grin on my face at all times. The interior could be newer/more innovative like the new Continental GT, but I got used to everything pretty quickly and love the whole package. It's simple, but it all works together in such an incredible fashion. And I can break traction in 4th gear (I heard you can do it in 5th too)... completely bonkers.
Also, to answer some questions (and more photos will come eventually):
1) Exterior: went nuts and did Zaffre Blue. What a beautiful color (I did love the Vanquish S in Ming). This is darker and deeper than Ming.
2) Interior: I was boring and did Obsidian, but with blue welting and stitching. I think it works. I had originally thought about going for saddle, but wasn't too keen on duotone, and wouldn't do a single color saddle due to the dash topper reflecting off the windshield.
Last Friday, I had driven my Superamerica to the dealer to do all the paperwork, but then promptly took the family to Lake Tahoe thru New Year's. I officially picked the DBS up this morning and boy oh boy, what a hoot. I've only put 30 miles on it, then dropped it off to get paint correction (paint is actually pretty good on it... much better than Ferraris and some of the new Porsches...), full body film protection, and ceramic coating.
First (second?) impressions... phenomenal GT. I haven't driven a car that's put such a big grin on my face at all times. The interior could be newer/more innovative like the new Continental GT, but I got used to everything pretty quickly and love the whole package. It's simple, but it all works together in such an incredible fashion. And I can break traction in 4th gear (I heard you can do it in 5th too)... completely bonkers.
Also, to answer some questions (and more photos will come eventually):
1) Exterior: went nuts and did Zaffre Blue. What a beautiful color (I did love the Vanquish S in Ming). This is darker and deeper than Ming.
2) Interior: I was boring and did Obsidian, but with blue welting and stitching. I think it works. I had originally thought about going for saddle, but wasn't too keen on duotone, and wouldn't do a single color saddle due to the dash topper reflecting off the windshield.
Jon39 said:
Beautiful, you must be thrilled.
Your first photograph also shows a Ferrari, in what might be an identical colour.
Is there a story connecting the two cars?
Enjoy.
- you lucky chap, must confess to wanting the new DBS more than any other recently launched model 
ntlr said:
Jon, actually - there may be a story! That's my Blu Mirabeau Superamerica (2005). I also have a 2005 Vanquish S, and look at these two as two of the best / most iconic V12s of that era, and now I'm lucky enough to also have this DBS as part of the collection.
Original Vanquish is my favourite modern Aston, but the DBSS is lovely. Any pics of the Vanquish S, maybe alongside the DBSS?
I think I have a list!A more fulsome review to come from my end, but I've been having too much fun. Took it out for its first track day yesterday (with the AMOC), now even more in love with the DBS. Say what you will about it vs. the previous generation, this thing is a complete beast and amazingly chuckable around some tight corners.
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