Description
LOT 224N,?
One of only 100 made
2012 Aston Martin DBS Ultimate Edition Coupé
GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED
14 July 2023, 14:00 BST
Chichester, Goodwood
Lot to be sold without reserve
£70, 000 - £100, 000
Registration no. not UK registered
Chassis no. SCFFDCBD4CGE03379
• One owner from new
• Circa 205km on the odometer
• Built to Swiss specifications
• Dry stored since acquisition
• Requires recommissioning
Reviving a famous model name from Aston Martin's past, the DBS was based on the DB9 and replaced the outgoing Vanquish S in 2008 as the company's top-of-the-range supercar. Before then, the world got a mouth-watering preview when a DBS appeared in Casino Royale (2006), Daniel Craig's debut in the role of James Bond. The DBS also appeared in the opening sequence of Quantum of Solace, the follow up film released in 2008.
The DBS was powered by a development of the 6. 0-litre, 48-valve, V12 engine found in other Aston Martin models, producing 510bhp initially, an output sufficient to propel the aerodynamic coupé to a top speed of 305km/ h (190mph) in manual transmission form, with 60mph attainable from a standing start in a neck-snapping 4. 3 seconds. The aluminium engine was mounted as far back as possible in the chassis while the transmission/ final drive was combined in a rear transaxle, resulting in 85% of the car's mass being sited between the axles and a perfect 50/ 50 front/ rear weight distribution, with commensurate benefits to handling, roadholding, and controllability. Transmission options were a six-speed manual or six-speed 'Touchtronic 2' paddle-shift semi-automatic, while the striking 20" wheels were considered by some to be the best looking on any Aston Martin.
Inside the DBS one finds the typically elegant, luxurious and supremely comfortable hand crafted interior traditionally associated with Aston Martin, featuring primarily wood and leather trim as well as the latest in modern technology, subtly deployed. Production ceased in 2012 with the DBS Ultimate: a limited run of 100 cars available in either coupé or Volante convertible forms. Adding some £10, 000 to the cost of an 'ordinary' DBS, the Ultimate package included a choice of Quantum Silver, Silver Fox or Carbon Black II paint finishes together with a host of cosmetic enhancements to the bodywork and a choice of three colours for the brake calipers. Interior features included diamond-quilted leather seats, Alcantara headlining, carbon fibre fascia, and 'DBS Ultimate' badging; all of which brought the list price up to just short of £187, 000.
Built to Swiss specifications, the DBS Ultimate we offer was ordered new by the current vendor and delivered via Aston Martin Geneva in November 2012. Finished in Quantum Silver, the car comes with copies of a Swiss Carte Grise and Aston Martin's invoice, which includes details of various upgrades made to the interior at the owner's request, including a re-trim in Chancellor Red leather. The final price was CHF302, 150 (the equivalent of approximately £203, 000 at that time). This most beautiful of modern Aston Martins has been kept on static display since acquisition and will require recommissioning before returning to the road.
Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.
Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If the buyer also chooses to ship with CARS UK, this will be quoted separately. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10%+VAT on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department.
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