Aston Martin DBS, 1970 information
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David Brown bought the Aston Martin factory in 1947. The factory had already passed into other hands. The famous brand paid an important role in the racing world, but the cars were difficult to sell. DB1 / DB6 The take-over purchase by David brought a reversal for the British brand, which appeals to everyone’s imagination nowadays. The first DB "David Brown" Aston Martin was the DB1 from 1948, which was fitted with a rather dismal four-cylinder engine. The DB2 from 1950 brought the magic on which the brand was to build. The engines were designed by W.O. Bentley, who was working for Lagonda, another enterprise of Browns’. The enormous six-cylinder in-line engines had two overhead camshafts, and were provided with two, and later three SU carburettors. The engine of the DB2 and its successor DB2/4 had a capacity of 2580 and 2922 cc respectively; the engine in the DB5 and the DB6 models that followed already had a cylinder capacity of 3995 cc and a standard 282 horsepower. The latter models had special ‘Vantage’ versions with a capacity of 314 and 325 hp. The DB5 made Aston Martin instantly world-famous as James Bond’s car. Everyone who saw the Bond films will remember the DB5 with the movable bullet-proof shield, the extending knock-offs that sawed the bad guy’s car in two, but especially the sound that sent shivers of excitement up your spine. The Aston Martin DB6 was the last classic six cylinder Aston. The DB6 was also available as 2+2 cabriolet, named 'Volante'. The top of the line model was again the 'Vantage' with 325 bhp engine. DBS / V8 In the year 1967 the DB6 was succeeded by the more
Italian styled DBS. The car was styled by William Towns. The DBS
featured the 3995 cc. DB6 engine and a new De Dion rear axle. Virage / Vantage / V8 coupe / DB7 In the year 1988 Aston Martin was taken over by
Ford Motor Company. As soon as 1989 the old V8 was succeeded by the
Aston Martin Virage. The Virage was accompanied by the top-of-the-line
Vantage in 1993. The Vantage was powered by a 550 bhp V8 engine giving
the car a top speed of 320 km/h! In 1998 the most potent Vantage was
presented: the V600 with 600 bhp on tap! Six cylinder
engine DOHC Aston Martin DBS, year 1970. Colour Masons black with a black leather interior. This fantastic Aston Martin DBS is one of 860 ever built. This Aston Martin was sold new to Nassau on the Bahamas. The automobile is in very good to excellent condition throughout. The car was extensively restored from 1989 until 1991 at a cost exceeding 60.000 British Pounds. The full history of the car is known and documented. The restoration/service history is documented with many invoices as proof of the works carried out over the years. Including engine overhaul. The interior is in beautiful original condition including the leather. The car has been featured in the Aston Martin Owners Club calendar in 1994 and then in the 2000 Factory Calendar. This DBS is well known in international Aston Martin Circles. This
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