At approximately twice the price of a Jaguar E-Type, the DBS was an expensive car when new. Intensively hand-build, it has a beautifully crafted finish. The combination of Williams Towns styling and a Tadek Marek V8 makes the DBS an extremely significant car in Aston Martin’s rich model history. It is a wonderful GT car to drive which proves both engaging and comfortable. It also has the added bonus of a large boot and decent rear seats, making it extremely usable.

The V8 variant of the DBS was the fastest four-seater production car in the world at launch. The extra capacity and cylinder count elevating the DBS to a true supercar and continent crusher. Fitted with lighter alloy wheels (as opposed to the wire wheels of the 6 cylinder variant), it had a purposeful, muscular stance.

Made world famous when the DBS was used in the 1971-72 hit TV series The Persuaders. Roger Moore’s character, Lord Bret Sinclair, enjoyed the ultimate transport in the Aston Martin DBS.

Just 402 V8 DBS were made. Even rarer was the fuel injected model of which just 288 produced. The larger V8 engine and manual gearbox is a particularly desirable combination.

This particular DBS V8 Manual was supplied by AJ Beal Ltd on 1st October 1971. The colour is as per the factory build, it is called Azzuro Blue and works extremely well on the shape of the DBS. Having just finished a highly comprehensive restoration, this car is presented in incredible condition. It enjoys a detailed history file that is beautifully presented and documents the very significant amounts that have been spent on the car. It has been finished with a very close eye on important details and has been very well set up so drives superbly.