Aston Martin DBS V8 Saloon, 1971
Aston Martin DBS I
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Chassis No.: DBSV8/10366/LCA
Engine No.: V/540/052/EE
US$84,000 USD | Sold
- 5,340cc DOHC V8 Engine
- Fuel Injection
- 310bhp at 5,600rpm
- 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 4-Wheel Independent Suspension
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Original left-hand driver example
- Delivered new to Canada
- Well optioned with Coolaire air conditioning and more
- The 366th DBS V8 built Previewing in Bedford Hills, New York by appointment. Please contact motors.us@bonhams.com for scheduling.
- THE ASTON MARTIN DBS V8
Bigger and more luxuriously appointed than the DB6, whose 4.0-liter straight six engine it shared, the heavier DBS disappointed some by virtue of its slightly reduced performance, but there were no complaints when the V8 arrived in 1969. With an estimated 345bhp available from its 5,340cc, fuel-injected, four-cam motor, the DBS V8 could reach 100mph in under 14 seconds, running on to a top speed of 160mph - a staggering performance in those days and one which fully justified the claim that it was the fastest production car in the world. Even in automatic transmission form the V8 could reach 100mph in around 15 seconds and 145mph flat-out.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED The production DBS V8 chassis number sequence commenced with '10001', making this the 366th example of this landmark model built. According to the copies of factory records on file, this V8 was ordered new through Plimley Motors, Ltd of Victoria, British Columbia. Finished in the Imperial Blue over Biege leather, 10366 was handsomely optioned with Coolaire air conditioning, automatic transmission, dual head rests, Waso steering lock, and Fiam horns.
Completed in December 1971, shipped on January 14th, 1972 and first registered six months later, the first record on file is a February 1997 Bill of Sale selling the car from Arnold Saba of Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada) to Kim Martin of Huntsville, Alabama. Mr. Saba, the son of Lebanese immigrants and heir to a successful garment business, could very well have afforded to purchase the car new but it is not recorded as to whether or not he did so. The new owner, Kim Martin, kept the car a subsequent 11 years. The present owner acquired in June of 2008 and has maintained the car on static display since.
Appearing to be in good, largely original condition, it will require some recommissioning prior to active road use.
Please note, the title will be in transit.
Cost
308,490 AED
