Understanding DB7 values
Discussion
I have a DB7 and a DB9 Volante. The DB7 is becoming more beautiful (to my eye) each day that I own it. There is a subtleness and grace in the aesthetic design that is truly amazing.
I bought a DB7 at auction with the intention of running it for a year then selling it on, having fixed a few issues such as the air conditioning (now at 6 degrees which is too cold!). But I am starting to worry about not having this beautiful car in my collection. The DB9 is pretty too, but not in the same graceful way. I have an ad on PH and I am thinking about taking it down.
I have been looking at the designs and prices of the cars from the '70's and '80's and into the '90's. The last AM to have this type of flowing and cohesive design was the DB6 in my opinion. The chunky V8s that followed, together with the Virage era cars, have an entirely different design language.
So from my perspective, the DB6 was the last beautiful Aston until the DB7. In terms of what they are like to drive, I'm guessing that the later DB7 is likely to be faster and more capable (I have not driven a DB6 although I have owned some exotica from that era and know how some of those cars handle and perform).
My view of the design of the DB6 and 7 is purely subjective, but I remain confused about the lack of love for the DB7 styling. I understand about the perceived devaluation of Ford and Jaguar's involvement (although when I needed a new ABS module on my 7 I was pleased to be able to buy a Jaguar item for £80!!), but am I deluded about how undervalued these care are from a beauty perspective?
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I bought a DB7 at auction with the intention of running it for a year then selling it on, having fixed a few issues such as the air conditioning (now at 6 degrees which is too cold!). But I am starting to worry about not having this beautiful car in my collection. The DB9 is pretty too, but not in the same graceful way. I have an ad on PH and I am thinking about taking it down.
I have been looking at the designs and prices of the cars from the '70's and '80's and into the '90's. The last AM to have this type of flowing and cohesive design was the DB6 in my opinion. The chunky V8s that followed, together with the Virage era cars, have an entirely different design language.
So from my perspective, the DB6 was the last beautiful Aston until the DB7. In terms of what they are like to drive, I'm guessing that the later DB7 is likely to be faster and more capable (I have not driven a DB6 although I have owned some exotica from that era and know how some of those cars handle and perform).
My view of the design of the DB6 and 7 is purely subjective, but I remain confused about the lack of love for the DB7 styling. I understand about the perceived devaluation of Ford and Jaguar's involvement (although when I needed a new ABS module on my 7 I was pleased to be able to buy a Jaguar item for £80!!), but am I deluded about how undervalued these care are from a beauty perspective?
DB4DM said:
Parts bins have long been used, here are some stock examples from my DB4
Door handles, rear lights: Bedford truck
Rear number plate light: Karmann Ghia
Interior lights: VW Beetle
Indicator stalk: Porsche 356
Brakes: Jaguar and stock Lockheed
Fuel system: SU
Etc
I had no idea!Door handles, rear lights: Bedford truck
Rear number plate light: Karmann Ghia
Interior lights: VW Beetle
Indicator stalk: Porsche 356
Brakes: Jaguar and stock Lockheed
Fuel system: SU
Etc
People often speak about the shared parts on the DB7, but we seldom hear about the same on other Aston models.
I guess that this makes the DB4 worthless and to be avoided at all costs
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