The DBS 6, A Seventies Gentlemans Express
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https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/auctions/2683-25-J...
Simply wonderful and unlike the later DB7 , the passing years have been very kind to them . An opportunity for someone
you would want to do your sums before committing .
Simply wonderful and unlike the later DB7 , the passing years have been very kind to them . An opportunity for someone
you would want to do your sums before committing .
Mr Tidy said:
Maybe it's just me but I'd only want a DBS with a V8!
IIRC they only stuck the straight 6 in because the V8 wasn't ready in time for the DBS launch.
Same. Just has to be a V8. Has anyone else seen the badly damaged late Aston V8 body shell for sale ?IIRC they only stuck the straight 6 in because the V8 wasn't ready in time for the DBS launch.
It’s stripped of its outer panels, I was surprised at how crudely they are constructed.
It's a DBS, there was no such thing as a DBS 6; a DBS is a 6-cylinder.
That point out of the way, and whilst a DBS V8 is the better option, these still have a certain appeal, even if it's not Vantage spec.. I've seen far worse ones achieve silly prices so it will be interesting to see the sale price. In its favour, it does have a service history until just 53-years ago and the front rear light units aren't too expensive if they need replacing
That point out of the way, and whilst a DBS V8 is the better option, these still have a certain appeal, even if it's not Vantage spec.. I've seen far worse ones achieve silly prices so it will be interesting to see the sale price. In its favour, it does have a service history until just 53-years ago and the front rear light units aren't too expensive if they need replacing
TarquinMX5 said:
It's a DBS, there was no such thing as a DBS 6; a DBS is a 6-cylinder.
That point out of the way, and whilst a DBS V8 is the better option, these still have a certain appeal, even if it's not Vantage spec.. I've seen far worse ones achieve silly prices so it will be interesting to see the sale price. In its favour, it does have a service history until just 53-years ago and the front rear light units aren't too expensive if they need replacing
Forgive me , like the Auction House I only mentioned 6 for anyone assuming it had a V8 fitted . Like you I think it has a lot of appeal and over the yearsThat point out of the way, and whilst a DBS V8 is the better option, these still have a certain appeal, even if it's not Vantage spec.. I've seen far worse ones achieve silly prices so it will be interesting to see the sale price. In its favour, it does have a service history until just 53-years ago and the front rear light units aren't too expensive if they need replacing
I think its fair to say that they have become more valued for what they are rather than undervalued for not being a V8 .
SS427 Camaro said:
Same. Just has to be a V8. Has anyone else seen the badly damaged late Aston V8 body shell for sale ?
It’s stripped of its outer panels, I was surprised at how crudely they are constructed.
Living on the shores of Newport Pagnell its not that unusual to inadvertently share a beer with someone who was employed at the WorksIt’s stripped of its outer panels, I was surprised at how crudely they are constructed.
and local Car gatherings in the Summer also throw up a few . They can be crudely put together and how much thats a throwback to the
coach building heritage of the Works I don't know . Perhaps someone will come along and tell us that the Feltham Astons were exactly the
same .
reddiesel said:
TarquinMX5 said:
It's a DBS, there was no such thing as a DBS 6; a DBS is a 6-cylinder.
That point out of the way, and whilst a DBS V8 is the better option, these still have a certain appeal, even if it's not Vantage spec.. I've seen far worse ones achieve silly prices so it will be interesting to see the sale price. In its favour, it does have a service history until just 53-years ago and the front rear light units aren't too expensive if they need replacing
Forgive me , like the Auction House I only mentioned 6 for anyone assuming it had a V8 fitted . Like you I think it has a lot of appeal and over the yearsThat point out of the way, and whilst a DBS V8 is the better option, these still have a certain appeal, even if it's not Vantage spec.. I've seen far worse ones achieve silly prices so it will be interesting to see the sale price. In its favour, it does have a service history until just 53-years ago and the front rear light units aren't too expensive if they need replacing
I think its fair to say that they have become more valued for what they are rather than undervalued for not being a V8 .
. My comment was a rant at the various auctioneers and dealers, who often write fancy descriptions but get the basics wrong; it certainly wasn't directed at you and I trust that you weren't too offended. Peace and love and all that
TarquinMX5 said:
Oh, forgiven .
My comment was a rant at the various auctioneers and dealers, who often write fancy descriptions but get the basics wrong; it certainly wasn't directed at you and I trust that you weren't too offended. Peace and love and all that
I genuinely wasn't but thanks for taking the trouble to explain . Have you any thoughts on the Feltham Astons vis a vis my Post above ?. My comment was a rant at the various auctioneers and dealers, who often write fancy descriptions but get the basics wrong; it certainly wasn't directed at you and I trust that you weren't too offended. Peace and love and all that
reddiesel said:
TarquinMX5 said:
Oh, forgiven .
My comment was a rant at the various auctioneers and dealers, who often write fancy descriptions but get the basics wrong; it certainly wasn't directed at you and I trust that you weren't too offended. Peace and love and all that
I genuinely wasn't but thanks for taking the trouble to explain . Have you any thoughts on the Feltham Astons vis a vis my Post above ?. My comment was a rant at the various auctioneers and dealers, who often write fancy descriptions but get the basics wrong; it certainly wasn't directed at you and I trust that you weren't too offended. Peace and love and all that
I have no connection with Aston Engineering but the attached link might be of interest.
https://www.astonengineering.co.uk/projects/aston-...
Fun facts:
The chassis was made in a tractor factory in Yorkshire. The bodywork and engine made in Newport Pagnell, where final assembly took place
-It was very advanced when launched, and had very good performance- better stopping distances in the wet then most cars managed in the dry.
-And did very well in the then-new crash tests at MIRA. A strong chassis, and safety features like the collapsible steering column. Designed from the outset to have active and passive safety features
-It was a fast car, but slower then the DB6 it replaced, which its always been known about.
-One of only two cars I know about which could be had with either SU,Carbs, Weber carbs or fuel injection depending on what the customer wanted
The DBS was a great car. The DBS V8 was a magnitude of greatness better, though!
The chassis was made in a tractor factory in Yorkshire. The bodywork and engine made in Newport Pagnell, where final assembly took place
-It was very advanced when launched, and had very good performance- better stopping distances in the wet then most cars managed in the dry.
-And did very well in the then-new crash tests at MIRA. A strong chassis, and safety features like the collapsible steering column. Designed from the outset to have active and passive safety features
-It was a fast car, but slower then the DB6 it replaced, which its always been known about.
-One of only two cars I know about which could be had with either SU,Carbs, Weber carbs or fuel injection depending on what the customer wanted
The DBS was a great car. The DBS V8 was a magnitude of greatness better, though!
Mr Tidy said:
Maybe it's just me but I'd only want a DBS with a V8!
IIRC they only stuck the straight 6 in because the V8 wasn't ready in time for the DBS launch.
I would be inclined to paint that in OHMSS colours .............which was also a V6 DBS as was the Bahama yellow persuaders car , either way lots can be doneIIRC they only stuck the straight 6 in because the V8 wasn't ready in time for the DBS launch.
either way lovely cars'
181 of the 787 built were LHD cars, so British buyers took a large chunk of the 606 RHD cars built.
It’s anyone’s guess just how many have survived, particularly U.K. market cars. The Six has always lived in the shadow of the V8 cars.
I have been trying to find a road test by either John Bolster ( Autosport ) or Motor Sport magazine.
It’s anyone’s guess just how many have survived, particularly U.K. market cars. The Six has always lived in the shadow of the V8 cars.
I have been trying to find a road test by either John Bolster ( Autosport ) or Motor Sport magazine.
Purosangue said:
Mr Tidy said:
Maybe it's just me but I'd only want a DBS with a V8!
IIRC they only stuck the straight 6 in because the V8 wasn't ready in time for the DBS launch.
I would be inclined to paint that in OHMSS colours .............which was also a V6 DBS as was the Bahama yellow persuaders car , either way lots can be doneIIRC they only stuck the straight 6 in because the V8 wasn't ready in time for the DBS launch.
Err, its a straight 6, not a V6.
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