Another premiere: our first Aston Martin in the form of the DBS. As is often the case, this car arrived dismantled and in an unknown condition. From 2025 we will begin restoring and completing the James Bond company car in the 1969 film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service".
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The first Aston Martin DBS, produced from 1967 to 1972, is an iconic vehicle that marks the transition period between the classic and modern Aston Martin models. Developed as the successor to the DB6, the DBS embodied a new design era for the brand, presenting a more aggressive, angular exterior compared to its predecessors.
Under the hood of the original DBS was the familiar 4.0-litre six-cylinder engine that was also used in the DB6. This engine produced 282 bhp, which gave the DBS a respectable top speed of around 225 km/h. A more powerful variant, the DBS V8, was later introduced, which featured a 5.3-litre V8 engine and offered even greater performance.
The design of the Aston Martin DBS was very different from the rounder shapes of previous models. The car was wider, with a more prominent front end and four headlights that gave it a powerful appearance. The body was designed by William Towns, a designer who used this model to set the style for many future Aston Martin cars.
The interior of the DBS offered high levels of comfort and luxury, with leather seats, fine wood trim and modern instrumentation. Although the DBS was designed as a four-seat Gran Turismo, the rear seats were more suitable for short journeys. The combination of performance, luxury and striking design made the DBS a popular model among car enthusiasts and collectors.
The Aston Martin DBS also became particularly well-known through its appearances in film and television, especially as James Bond's vehicle in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" in 1969. This film appearance contributed significantly to the popularity of the model.
The Aston Martin DBS remains a significant chapter in the brand's history and remains a sought-after classic that carries on Aston Martin's legacy as a manufacturer of luxurious and high-performance sports cars.
