Highlights

Partially finished restoration project with substantial investment
Matching numbers, verified by Aston Martin Heritage Trust "Birth Certificate"
Right-hand drive example in its original Fiesta Red
Chassis fully stripped, sandblasted, sealed and repainted with no corrosion reported by the vendor
Substantial mechanical restoration already completed, including specialist gearbox and steering overhaul in the UK
The car is currently located in Germany

The Appeal

The six-cylinder Aston Martin DBS, penned by William Towns and produced between 1967 and 1972, is a grand tourer of real presence and pedigree. Long overshadowed by its V8-powered sibling, the inline-six car has come into sharp focus in recent years as collectors recognise its elegant proportions, its mechanical simplicity relative to the Vantage, and its status as a genuine David Brown-era Aston Martin. Late-production 1972 examples such as this one are considered among the most developed of the model.

This particular DBS is a right-hand-drive car in its original Fiesta Red, coming to market as a part-restored project with a great deal of the heavy lifting already done. The chassis has been completely stripped back to bare metal, sandblasted, sealed and repainted, and the vendor reports that all structural points are sound with no corrosion present. Key mechanical work has been carried out by UK specialists, and new radiators and a stainless steel exhaust system have also been fitted.

What remains is the final chapter: the original aluminium body panels are mounted but require gapping, alignment and paint preparation before the car can be finished in its factory Fiesta Red. The beige leather interior is complete and could be preserved as-is for a sympathetic finish or used as templates for a full re-trim. Accompanying the car are invoices for the specialist UK work, extensive photographic documentation of the restoration, and the Heritage Trust certificate. If you fancy taking on a well-founded restoration project with the most demanding mechanical and structural work already behind it, this is exactly the car for you.

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History and Paperwork

1972 model year Aston Martin DBS
Matching numbers confirmed by Aston Martin Heritage Trust "Birth Certificate"
Right-hand drive, suggesting original UK-market delivery
The car is currently located in Germany
Invoices present for UK-based specialist overhaul work on the gearbox and steering box
Extensive photo-documentation of the chassis restoration and mechanical rebuilds

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The Condition

Chassis completely stripped to bare metal, professionally sandblasted, sealed and painted in chassis black
The vendor reports no corrosion, with all structural points inspected
Original aluminium body panels are present and mounted on the chassis
Body panels require final gapping, alignment and preparation for paint
Glass and brightwork are complete and included
Beige leather interior is complete but shows age-related patina and fading consistent with a 1972 car
The car is a part-restored project requiring final body fitting, paint and reassembly

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The Mechanics

4.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine
Borg-Warner three-speed automatic transmission
Gearbox fully overhauled in the UK by specialists
Steering box fully overhauled in the UK
Differential re-beared and inspected
Suspension and axle rebuild completed with new bushes, bearings and hardware throughout
Brake components inspected and refurbished during the axle rebuild
New radiators fitted
New stainless steel exhaust system installed
The car is not currently running or driving; it requires final assembly

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