1969 Aston Martin DBS
Chassis No. DBS/5271/LAC
Engine No. 400/3976/S
1 of Only 181 LHD Examples Produced
Extremely Rare Factory Delivered in LHD w/ 5-SPD Manual
Transmission
From Over 30 Years of Ownership with Accompanying Documentation
Numbers-Matching Engine and Colors
2008 Photo Documented Engine Rebuild
Includes Aston Martin - BMI Heritage Trust Certificate
Documented Ownership to New
Three Decades of Fastidious Mechanical Upkeep
Complete with Books, Tools, Jack & Spare
Last of the David Brown Astons
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, while powered by DB6's iconic 4.0L
6-cylinder inline engine delivering 286 hp and reaching a top speed
of 141 mph. Thanks to its impressive exterior design, the car was
used in several Hollywood productions including James Bond's 'On
Her Majesty's Secret Service' and 'The Persuaders' TV Series. The
DBS namesake is still used today as homage to this brilliant
model.
The Aston Martin presented here is considered the ideal gentleman's
DBS, finished in Dubonnet Russo over Black leatherwork on wire
wheels lavishly equipped with power windows, power assisted
steering, air conditioning, Fiamm horns, rear lapbelts, headrests
and radio. Additionally the DBS was delivered in the extremely rare
and sought after LHD configuration with 5-SPD manual transmission.
DBS/5271/LAC was built February 7, 1969 and dispatched on March 13,
1969 as a LHD North American Export, through Aston Martin Lagonda
Inc., for Rollston Motors. The Certificate of Ownership located in
the Service Voucher booklet records this DBS as sold new to Aston
Martin Lagonda Sales Inc. New York, NY, through Aston Martin
Lagonda Inc., King of Prussia, PA.
Likely a dealer demonstration vehicle, the Aston Martin was
serviced in Pennsylvania for a year, eventually making its way to
Texas. Recorded history for this fantastic DBS is traced back to
corporate ownership by Maretta Oil Company, Honda of Midland,
followed by a transfer to Nickel Lease Inc. and ultimately its long
caretaker, Mr. P.E. Ridley of Mesquite, Texas. Ridley was sure to
maintain the car throughout the years, as documented in a large
accompanying dossier of servicing records and invoices sequentially
dating to his purchase - all while residing in Texas. 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. In the past decade, the
car has received a significant amount of mechanical freshening to
all systems for continued reliability. Most recently, in the
Fall/Winter of 2017, DBS/5271/LAC was given a scheduled tune-up.
Its chrome wire wheels are freshly shod with correct Pirelli
Cinturato HS CN12 tires over Michelin tubes, whilst the stopping
duties are equally well taken care of by the fully rebuilt factory
brake system.
As expected with age, comes a well-displayed, beautifully mellowed
cosmetic patina. The unspoiled luggage compartment is complete with
original emergency equipment and spare assembly, while the frame
and pans remain exceptionally solid. Supplementing the DBS is its
original Instruction Book, Parts Catalogue, Workshop Manual and
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate - verifying the
vehicle's factory configuration. This striking Aston Martin
certainly impresses and is now for worldwide purchase and delivery
from our Houston, Texas showroom.
$189,500.00
To learn more about this vehicle, please contact our sales
department at (281) 497-1000 or
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