Description
Aston Workshop are delighted to present for sale this 1968 Aston Martin DBS, which is an ideal basis for restoration. According to the original build sheet for the car, this DBS was allocated by Aston Martin for use on their Earls Court Motor Show stand. The car recently arrived at Aston Workshop in 'Barn Find' condition, and would be a fantastic DBS on which to build your dream Aston Martin. Originally Burnt Almond with White Gold leather, the car was originally sold as a Borg Warner Automatic with Power Steering, Front Seat Belts, and a Motorola Radio. The conversion to manual utilised an original ZF 5-speed gearbox.
A series of recommissioning works have already been completed on the car, with new sills and outriggers as part of a thorough chassis repair. It has had an overhaul of the braking and suspension systems as well as inside the engine bay, and we believe it is now in a prime position to be taken on by a new owner and completed as a wonderful, drivable DBS. We have inspected the car, and can confirm the engine runs, the gearbox is in full working order and the car is in a drivable condition.
The DBS featured in the only James Bond film starring George Lazenby as the international superspy, ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’, elevating it to the level of fame reserved for Bond vehicles only. Interest in the DBS has been rising steadily amongst Aston Martin collectors for some time now, and this car represents a fantastic opportunity to build someone’s dream Aston. Sold “as-is”, we can also advise on the steps required to finish the car or offer our services in building a beautiful DBS including:
Transmission conversion, with modern swaps or the original gearbox options.
Engine upgrades to larger capacities.
Handling improvements including suspension and brake upgrades.
Interior retrims.
This 1969 Aston Martin DBS is now for sale at Aston Workshop. Our helpful sales team are happy to discuss the car in further detail; please call +44 (0) the details below / +44 (0) the details below
About Aston Workshop:
Aston Workshop is an independent Aston Martin specialist located on Red Row Estate, an idyllic 37 acre venue set in the North East countryside. Red Row is located in County Durham, only 2 miles away from Beamish Museum, one of the North’s major tourist attractions. We offer a wide variety of contemporary Aston Martins for sale in our showroom including special editions, low mileage examples and high performance models. Typically we have around 80 cars on site at any given time. Additionally we have an unrivalled selection of valuable heritage models which are rare and often rebuilt to bespoke specifications with discrete modern enhancements. Typically stocking fully restored examples, older restorations, drivers, 100% electric zero emission EV conversions and even barn finds, our showroom is an unrivalled experience for the Aston Martin Enthusiast. We also build cars such as our DB4 GT Zagato recreations and our V8 Evolution 6. 0.
Our sales showroom is supported by over 40 vastly experienced workshop staff working with a wide range of comprehensive in-house facilities including all aspects of Aston Martin diagnosis, repair, servicing and restoration to concours standards. Each member of our team works hard to ensure that we stay at the forefront of Aston engineering technology, Aston parts supply and full restorations including fixed price services where applicable.
Our experienced team are also pleased to help and advise if you are a collector or seeking to purchase a car specifically for investment purposes.
The benefits of buying and selling with us include:
Nationwide collection and delivery service on our own covered transporters
Cars which are prepared by technicians working exclusively on Aston Martins
Our own Aston Workshop Warranty
A comprehensive customer service which truly works for the duration of ownership
The confidence of dealing with a leading independent specialist established over 30 years
