Description
Although always intended to house the new Tadek Marek-designed V8, the DBS first appeared with the 4,0-liter six cylinder from the concurrently produced DB6. Bill Towns' in-house style, the four-seat DBS used a platform chassis with independent suspension all around: Larger and more luxuriously appointed than the DB6, the heavier DBS disappointed some due to its slightly reduced performance, but there were no complaints when the V8 was introduced in 1969 arrived. With the V8 cam engine, the DBS V8 could reach 14 miles per hour in less than 100 seconds and reach a top speed of 160 miles – an astonishing feat at the time and one that fully justified its claim that it was the fastest production car in the world. world was. Even in automatic transmission form, the V8 could reach 15 miles per hour in about 100 seconds and a top speed of 145 miles per hour.
In 1972, the takeover of Aston Martin by Company Developments brought about a name change for the cars with a V8 engine: the DBS V8 was removed and became AM V8. This new Series 2 was clearly distinguishable by its redesigned front, which now contained two instead of four headlights and was reminiscent of the appearance of the earlier DB six-cylinder cars. Electronic ignition and air conditioning were now standard.
An automatic transmission model, chassis number '10720', was acquired by a previous owner in April 1998 and has since incurred significant expenditure on its extensive refurbishment, with detailed accounts from marque specialists Aston Workshop and Trinity Engineering dating back to 2006 totaling approximately £ 45.000. Areas addressed include the suspension, steering, wheels, tyres, electricals and, most importantly, the chassis to remove all the corrosion these cars develop in the sills, wishbones and outriggers. The restoration was completed in 2012/2013. The differential oil seal was also replaced, the rear brakes were stripped and overhauled and the ball joint on the side of the suspension was replaced.
Finished in silver gray with deep red leather interior, provided with restoration and material invoices with accompanying V5C document.
