1969 Aston Martin DBS

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer. If exporting immediately to another country, then tax/duty will only be paid in that country.

The winning bidder will pay €500 customs charge on top of the ‘hammer’ price.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display in the Middle East for a number of years and the only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery.  In all cases the papers shown are photocopies unless otherwise stated. We do not have the original paperwork.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The car is not registered anywhere.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released until full payment received.

All storage charges (€30 + local VAT per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end) must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Collection and viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please send an email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection. 

CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, [email protected].

VIN: DBS/5476/LAC.

Engine No: 400/4297/SVC.

This LHD manual DBS Vantage was delivered new to Saudi Arabia in 1969, at which time it had a ‘Silver Birch’ exterior and a black interior.

It was specified with a Vantage engine, power steering, air conditioning, Fiamm horns, fog lamps, a Voxson stereo/radio, and a ‘Continental Parts Kit’. 

Some AMOC (Aston Martin Owners’ Club) records with the car suggest that it was living in Lebanon in 1992 and 1993. 

A Swiss road tax sticker on the windscreen further suggests that it was in Switzerland in 1987.

We think it was purchased for the vendor’s collection of static display vehicles at some time in or before 2012. 

The odometer reads 25,582 kms.

Today, the car is cream with a beige interior and, aside from one or two relatively minor issues, it appears to be in very decent condition. 

The car comes with no history or documentation beyond the AMOC records. 

None of the paperwork shown represents any kind of licencing or registration documentation.

We haven’t started or driven the car so, consequently, our assessment of the car is made purely on the grounds of its appearance.

The car’s bodywork is straight and the panels, panel gaps and shut lines are all as consistent and even as you would wish. 

The notable exception to this good news is the driver’s door, which doesn’t currently open.

The paintwork looks pretty decent all round.

There are some scuffs on the driver’s side front wing, on the bodywork between the rear screen and the louvred vent on the same side, and on the corners of both front wings. 

There are a few oily marks below the boot lid.

The exterior rubber trim is perished in places.

The car’s wire wheels, chrome, badging and other exterior fixtures and fittings all appear to be in good order.

There are some creases and signs of wear on the front seats and the whole interior needs to be introduced to some soapy water and a cloth, but it’s basically sound and the upholstery is free of any rips, holes or tears.

It’s a similar story with the rear bench seat, which is stained but intact.

The headlining is OK and the carpets and mats seem serviceable.

The passenger-side door card is decent, its counterpart on the driver’s side has a small split in the leather.

The trim beneath the steering wheel has become detached and loose.

The radio/stereo unit is missing and the centre console buttons and air vents have definitely seen better days. 

There is a patch of rough leather on the leather gear lever surround, where it looks as if a badge or sticker has been removed. 

The boot is in reasonable condition.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials, or other electrics as we haven’t started or driven the car. 

Everything in the engine bay seems to be present and correct. 

The car’s undersides look straight and seem to have a good deal of structural integrity as far as we can see. 

Unless otherwise stated, this car comes with no history or service records beyond whatever photocopied documents are shown in the gallery.

No documents shown in the gallery in any way constitute any kind of licensing or registration certification. 

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this. 

Although not perfect, this highly desirable manual DBS Vantage seems to us to have more than enough underlying quality and potential to make it a both a rewarding buy and a pleasure to own and drive - provided, of course, that the engine, electrics and mechanicals are amenable to recommissioning and as good as the rest of it. 

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of €60,000 - €80,000. 

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this lot is located with the vendor in Nieuw Vennep, Netherlands. Viewings are strictly by appointment.  To make a booking, 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, and read our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.