Aston Martin DBS Vantage LHD
French title Engine No. 400/2875 - Well documented service record - Rare Vantage - LHD with ZF manual gearbox - Delivered new in France The DBS was unveiled in 1967 as a luxury coupe with four proper seats. The development of the new platform and body was quicker than the new V8 engine, which was under development too, so the DBS began its production run with the beautiful three-liter inline six that Aston Martin had been sporting till then. The Aston Martin DBS on offer was produced in March 1969, so it is a mark 1 with small rear vents. It is one of rare Vantages in LHD with the very desirable ZF manual gearbox. After being a part of a Swiss collection, the car was sold in 2002 to a collector from France's Champagne region, and the car was entrusted to the late Pierre Lamy, who worked extensively on the engine, which originally powered a DB6. The head was redone and the intake ports were adapted to take on three Weber carburetors. The current owner bought the car in 2003. A Porsche collector from the Alsace region who is known to be very fastidious, he then undertook a restoration of the body to clean up all the metal-aluminum contact points which are known to be prone to corrosion. Thus, the lower body, the wings and doors have been restored. As can be seen from photographic evidence, the body has been completely sanded and repainted a very nice Ice Blue from the DB4 colour palate, which fits perfectly with the interior's original champagne leather that remains preserved with an the inimitable patina. The bumpers were originally rechromed and the rims have been replaced. More recently, to maintain the driving pleasure of this beautiful GT the front has been revised with four new shock absorbers and the springs have been changed as well as the water pump and fuel pump. An electronic ignition has been adapted and before the sale, the carburetors ware reviewed and all fluids changed, plus the cars has new rear tyres (invoices of all parts in the file). With its captivating sound and comfort worthy of the best English salons, the DBS we present is in beautiful condition and presentation will be sold with its original instruction manuals.
French title Engine No. 400/2875 - Well documented service record - Rare Vantage - LHD with ZF manual gearbox - Delivered new in France The DBS was unveiled in 1967 as a luxury coupe with four proper seats. The development of the new platform and body was quicker than the new V8 engine, which was under development too, so the DBS began its production run with the beautiful three-liter inline six that Aston Martin had been sporting till then. The Aston Martin DBS on offer was produced in March 1969, so it is a mark 1 with small rear vents. It is one of rare Vantages in LHD with the very desirable ZF manual gearbox. After being a part of a Swiss collection, the car was sold in 2002 to a collector from France's Champagne region, and the car was entrusted to the late Pierre Lamy, who worked extensively on the engine, which originally powered a DB6. The head was redone and the intake ports were adapted to take on three Weber carburetors. The current owner bought the car in 2003. A Porsche collector from the Alsace region who is known to be very fastidious, he then undertook a restoration of the body to clean up all the metal-aluminum contact points which are known to be prone to corrosion. Thus, the lower body, the wings and doors have been restored. As can be seen from photographic evidence, the body has been completely sanded and repainted a very nice Ice Blue from the DB4 colour palate, which fits perfectly with the interior's original champagne leather that remains preserved with an the inimitable patina. The bumpers were originally rechromed and the rims have been replaced. More recently, to maintain the driving pleasure of this beautiful GT the front has been revised with four new shock absorbers and the springs have been changed as well as the water pump and fuel pump. An electronic ignition has been adapted and before the sale, the carburetors ware reviewed and all fluids changed, plus the cars has new rear tyres (invoices of all parts in the file). With its captivating sound and comfort worthy of the best English salons, the DBS we present is in beautiful condition and presentation will be sold with its original instruction manuals.