Description
The DBS was one of the last models launched under Aston Martin owner David Brown’s tenure when it was revealed at Blenheim Palace in September 1967. The William Towns-designed bodywork of this example is finished in Goodwood Green and features a full-width grille with quad headlamps as well as horizontal taillamps joined by a black-finished lower valance at the rear. The selling dealer notes that the car was repainted under prior ownership and that the rocker panels have…
The DBS was one of the last models launched under Aston Martin owner David Brown’s tenure when it was revealed at Blenheim Palace in September 1967. The William Towns-designed bodywork of this example is finished in Goodwood Green and features a full-width grille with quad headlamps as well as horizontal taillamps joined by a black-finished lower valance at the rear. The selling dealer notes that the car was repainted under prior ownership and that the rocker panels have been replaced. Equipment includes a driver-side mirror, chrome bumpers, and fender-mounted heat extractors with Aston Martin DBS badging.
Chrome 15″ knock-off wire wheels are mounted with Avon tires. A matching spare is stored in the trunk and is protected by a vinyl cover. The car is equipped with an independent front suspension a De Dion rear axle with inboard rear brakes. Other equipment includes power steering and Koni shocks at all four corners. Recent maintenance is said to include replacement tie rod ends, power steering hoses, and rear tires.
The right-hand-drive cabin is upholstered in Fawn Connolly leather and features front bucket seats joined by a black dashboard and tan carpeting. A Brantz Tripmeter is installed in the passenger-side glove compartment, and additional equipment includes a centrally mounted Kienzle analog clock, a Realistic AM/FM/cassette radio, three-point safety belts, rear lap belts, and power windows. The wiring looms were replaced in 2013, at which time the instruments were cleaned and the steering column was repainted.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel wears a DB horn button and frames Smiths instrumentation including a 180-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline, and auxiliary gauges indicating amperage, fuel level, oil pressure, water temperature, and oil temperature. The selling dealer notes that the oil temperature gauge is not reading correctly. The five-digit odometer shows just under 92k miles.
The front-hinged hood covers the 4.7-liter straight six that features dual overhead camshafts and triple SU carburetors. Originally displacing 4.0 liters, the engine was overbored to 4.7 liters as part of a rebuild completed in 2013 by Richard Stewart Williams Limited in Surrey, England. The invoice for the rebuild and other work, which is presented in the gallery, totals over £83k and also details the installation of a billet steel crankshaft and oversized valve guides. The fuel pump was replaced in 2013, and recent maintenance is said to include a carburetor and ignition system tune-up.
Engine number 400/4830/S is shown above and matches the engine number listed on the chassis plate and the build sheet.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Borg-Warner three-speed automatic gearbox. A dual exhaust system is fitted, and the selling dealer notes engine and transmission oil leaks.
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