1970 Aston Martin DBS Vantage

This beautiful DBS is very well known to marque specialists Aston Workshop, which has been responsible for its care and maintenance, fully documented, for 12 years from the early 2000s, and continued for a further ten years with other well-known classic car specialists. 

Significant works undertaken have included:
●    Fitting new sills (2000)
●    Bare metal respray in the original colour (2007)
●    Cylinder head conversion to unleaded compatibility
●    Gearbox rebuild
●    Alternator upgrade and conversion to negative earth electrics
●    Rear brakes rebuild (2010)
●    Installation of electronic ignition
●    Kenlowe fan
●    Monte Carlo Handling Kit
●    New slave/master cylinders
●    New oil cooler

More recently, in 2023, other work has included rebuilding the triple carburettors and replacing fuel pipes. The DBS has been with the vendor for the past ten years, and during that time, as with the previous 13-year ownership, the Aston has been fastidiously maintained despite not having covered an enormous amount of miles—just 232 in a little over ten years, as you can see from the MoT history.
 

Just look at it! What a stunning piece of design and engineering. The DBS ticks all the boxes of a 70s design, yet it remains a thing of beauty 54 years on.

The Aston was subject to a full bare metal respray in 2007, during which any issues were addressed before it was finished in the original colour of Special Red. And doesn’t it look stunning?

Starting at the front of the car, the chrome work is in excellent condition with a mirror-bright finish. The grille is in good order, and the quad headlights are free from any damage. The huge vented bonnet sits nicely within its aperture, with an equal gap around each side. Moving further up, the windscreen has no noticeable scratches, and the chrome surround is in good order with a bright finish.

Looking down the flanks of the DBS, there are no dings or dents to point out, and the doors close with an equal panel gap. The Vantage wing badges are in place and have a bright finish, just like the door mirror, door handles, window surrounds, and sill covers.

Again, the chrome at the rear is in excellent condition, and the light lenses are not split. The DBS badge, along with the Aston Martin and GB badges, is present and in good order. The chrome wire wheels are in excellent condition with minimal tarnishing, and these have been fitted with Michelin XWX tyres, all of which have a good amount of tread remaining.
 

Full black leather and a wood-rim steering wheel are typical 70s, but is there a better combination? Probably not.
The leather is in excellent condition, with just some age-related creases and a small amount of patina. The door cards and rear seat are also in good condition, with no noticeable signs of age.

Looking past the wood-rim steering wheel, the dashboard is in good order. The Smiths instruments have a bright finish, and the odometer shows 68,463 miles. All of the switchgear appears to be in good order and works as you would expect. The head unit has been upgraded to an Alpine CD unit.

The carpet has a small amount of wear in places, which is in keeping with the Aston's age. Inside the boot, the spare wheel is present, complete with a jack and hammer for the knock-offs.
 

The DBS's powerhouse is a 4.0-litre straight-six. These engines were originally used in the DB6 and produced approximately 282bhp. Improved for the DBS with special camshafts, a higher compression ratio, and triple Weber 45DCOE carburettors, the power was increased to around 325bhp.

Firing up the Aston, the sweet sound of the straight-six is a joy to hear. A few upgrades have improved the car's running, such as electronic ignition, an upgraded alternator, and conversion to negative earth electrics. A Kenlowe fan ensures the DBS stays within the perfect temperature range, and a new oil cooler is fitted.

The manual gearbox was rebuilt several years ago, so the change is as it should be, and the vendor has reported no issues.
In 2011, the braking system received a new master cylinder and several hoses and pipes. Although this may have been some time ago, in terms of mileage, it was less than 300 miles ago.

On the handling side, a Monte Carlo handling kit consisting of redesigned and tuned springs, a thicker anti-roll bar, ridged mounts, caps, and bushes has been fitted for improved comfort and handling.

Looking at the car's underside, it presents well, with just minimal signs of surface corrosion to some areas of the floor and suspension components. It has been undersealed to help future-proof against unwanted corrosion.
 

Bidders who like to buy a car with documentation are in for a treat when they see the number of invoices that come with the DBS, dating back to 1984. Substantial invoices show many parts purchased, serviced, and repaired over the years.

The Aston has also appeared in front of royalty. In 2005, it took part in a famous parade of Aston Martins at Windsor Castle before Her Majesty The Queen, and it led the 'Parade des Pilotes' in 2006. It was also displayed at Culzean Castle's Autoclassica meeting in 2008, and if that's not enough... there's more! It was also featured on the June 2005 cover of Octane magazine.
 

This 1970 Aston Martin DBS Vantage ticks many boxes, thanks to its extensive history, bare metal restoration, useful upgrades, and meticulous maintenance over the years, despite its relatively low mileage.

We expect this desirable Aston Martin DBS Vantage to fetch between £50,000 and £60,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Bridgwater, Somerset. To arrange an appointment to view this vehicle please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.