23951 1968 Aston Martin DBS Saloon (Astoria, NY)

23951 1968 Aston Martin DBS Saloon

1968 Aston Martin DBS Left-Hand Drive with AC and Power Steering The 100th DBS Built and the Last Aston Martin under David Brown s LeadershipAccording to copies of factory records DBS 5100 LC was the 100th DBS built and delivered new to Erie Pennsylvania well optioned with air conditioning and power steering. The DBS marks the last Aston Martin under Sir David Brown s leadership. Finished in Platinum over Blue Connolly hides. It s been on static display for the last 10 years and some re-commissioning is recommended prior to active touring and use. Introduced in 1967 the new DBS was the successor to the DB6 and represented a new very modern look for Aston Martin. It was wider and had a lower profile than its predecessor. The engine was placed further back in the chassis behind the front axle resulting in an almost 50 50 weight ratio. The engine was the 4.0-liter six of the concurrently produced DB6. The interior was as usual luxuriously appointed with the finest Connolly hides available in best Aston Martin fashion. James Bond approved as well using a DBS as his motorcar of choice in the 1969 film On Her Majesty s Secret Service and again in the next Bond film Diamonds are Forever where a DBS sits in Q s famous workshop getting prepared for action. A superb expression of the automotive design of its era the Aston Martin DBS has become an icon of the marque. CHASSIS NO. DBS 5100 LACENGINE NO. 400 3796 S Left-Hand Drive Delivered new to Erie Pennsylvania The 100th DBS built Well optioned with air conditioning and power steering The last Aston Martin under Sir David Brown s leadership Price 117 500