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Aston Martin DBS V8

1971 · 52,604 miles · Manual · Azzurro Blue

£179,950

Listed today at Aston Martin Works, Newport Pagnell. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1971
Mileage: 52,604 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 5.3-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Azzurro Blue
Generation: DBS V8 (1969–1972)

About this car

The DBS V8 was the first Aston Martin to use the company's own V8, a four-cam all-aluminium unit designed by Tadek Marek. Only 402 cars were built between 1969 and 1972, and the William Towns-styled body still looks distinctive today. This 1971 example is fitted with the five-speed ZF manual gearbox from new, which suits the engine's performance.

It is finished in its original Azzurro Blue with dark blue interior, as confirmed by the factory build sheet. The colour scheme matches a car seen in the 1971 film Le Mans. The odometer reads 52,604 miles.

The current owner has invested in the car with a number of detailed improvements, and a file of bills covers much of the work. It is offered with 12 months of Aston Martin Heritage warranty.

Written by Vertar from Aston Martin Works’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Engine and layout from Aston Martin specifications. Power left null because Aston Martin never published an official output. Top speed, 0-60 and weight left null because only road-test figures are known, not factory ones.).

Engine: 5,340 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated

Price history

£179,950 since it was listed on 12 November 2026. No changes yet.

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