Vehicle Description
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Bring-a-Trailer:1971-aston-martin-dbs-v8
1971 Aston Martin DBS V8
Chassis No. DBSV8/10203/LC
Engine No. V/540/194 (Matching Numbers)
Gearbox No. 55/24/2/401/007 (Matching Numbers)
Rear Axle No. D71 254 (Matching Numbers)
Completed: April 30, 1971
Factory Fitted Equipment: Fuel Injection, 5-Speed manual Gearbox,
Fiamm Horns, Air Conditioning, Waso Steering Lock, Driver's Door
Mirror, Am/FM Stereo Radio, Fog Lamps, Cigar Lighter, Pirelli
Radial Tires, Woburn Sand Fawn Carpet, Power Locks, Limited Slip
Differential, Switzerland Spec
Exceedingly Rare 1 of Only 40 5-Spd Manual Left Hand Drive Examples
Produced
Delivered new to Ambassador Dr. Alfonso Ortega Urbina at the
Nicaraguan Embassy in Mexico City
Researched by Aston Martin historian Stephen Waddingham of Gaydon
and Richard Bacchus at British Motor Industry Heritage Trust
BMI Heritage Trust Certificate & Aston Martin Leather Binder
Over 40 Years of Single Previous Ownership
Lifelong Mexico City and Morelos, Mexico Car
• Extensive Dossier of Ownership Records and Documentation
1976-Present
Notable Photo Documented Mechanical and Cosmetic Restorative Work
Completed in the Recent Decades
Complete with Original Workshop Manual, Jack, Spare, Spare Key
Sets, Instruction Manual (copy), Workshop Manual (CD), and Aston
Martin DBS/DBSV8 Register Hardcover Book and a Key Fab Documenting
its 2020 Cosmetic freshening.
Aston Martin Lagonda Limited introduced the DBS in 1967 as a
transition from the DB6 model to the new era of Aston Martin. The
new DBS featured a larger wheelbase & square full-width grille with
a 4-seat coupe configuration. After an announcement in September
1969, the DBS was made available with the long awaited V8 engine,
with the car being known as DBSV8 - a four-seat grand touring car,
capable of 160 mph. As with the straight six, the design of the new
V8 engine was the work of Tadek Marek.
With a capacity of 5340cc and 4 overhead camshafts with Bosch
mechanical fuel injection, DBSV8 was the fastest 4-seater
production car in the world at the time. This engine was to form
the basis of all Aston Martin power plants for the next 20 years.
The DBS namesake is still used today as homage to this brilliant
model.
Last of the David Brown Astons
Only a total of 404 DBS V8's and just 40 of those were Left Hand
Drive fitted 5-Speed Manual transmission. The production DBS V8
chassis number sequence commenced with '10001', making this the
203rd example of this landmark model built. According to factory
records, this V8 was delivered new to Ambassador Dr. Alfonso Ortega
Urbina at the Nicaraguan Embassy in Mexico City. The car came
highly optioned and in the most desired LHD configuration with
5-SPD manual transmission. Although conflicting data is presented
in the factory materials regarding dispatch date and paint, through
the help of Aston Martin historians and previous ownership - it's
been determined the car has always worn Green Paintwork and without
a sunroof.
Succeeding stewardship begins in 1976 with Augustin Barrio Garcia
of Mexico City (later Morales) and follows with over 40 years of
heavily documented ownership, registration, and servicing records
to recent years. Notable upkeep includes a photo-documented and
invoiced engine-out rebuild, with clutch components in 2000,
followed by a 2015 suspension and steering freshening, as well as
an exterior cosmetic restoration completed in 2020. This addressed
paint, brightwork and rubber seals. Along with correct Cinturato HS
CN12 tires. Most recently in 2023, the V8 has received a mechanical
inspection and DYNO tuning.
Well suited for distant touring and all-around spirited driving,
this DBS remains true to original form with correct factory
equipment, body panels, Tri-Plex etched glass and livery. The DBS
remains exceptionally dry and solid throughout the body, frame,
pans and undercarriage. 71,440 recorded kilometers.
The lush cabin appears preserved and unrestored, complemented by
power amenities, air conditioning and period Becker Mexico Cassette
radio. The unspoiled and original luggage compartment is complete
with original emergency equipment and spare assembly.
Supplementing the DBS is its original Workshop Manual, Jack, Spare,
Spare Key Sets, Instruction Manual (copy), Workshop Manual (CD),
Aston Martin DBS/DBSV8 Book, and British Motor Industry Heritage
Trust Certificate - verifying the vehicle's factory
configuration.
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'as-is', without warranties as to its accuracy, whether expressed
or implied, and is intended for informational purposes only.
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