2008 Aston Martin DBS - Manual

KEY FACTS

• This Aston Martin DBS is a sophisticated yet exciting grand tourer, offered with a strong Aston Martin main dealer maintenance history and specified with the desirable manual gearbox.
• Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 5.9-litre V12, delivering 510bhp to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in July 2008, this example has been with the seller for nearly five years. 
• The odometer shows 53,076 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This DBS is finished in the timeless shade of Storm Black with a carbon-fibre front splitter and rear diffuser, over an Obsidian Black leather and Alcantara-trimmed interior, featuring contrasting stitching, embroidered ‘DBS’ lettering on the seat backs, and brushed aluminium and Piano Lacquer trim.
• It rides on a set of 20-inch twin 10-spoke alloy wheels, framing gloss black brake callipers over carbon-ceramic discs, and shod in Pirelli P Zero tyres. 
• Equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, clear taillights, cruise control, a fold-out infotainment system with satellite navigation, automatic air conditioning, electrically adjustable dampers, and electrically adjustable front seats with three-position memory. 
• The car comes with the Aston Martin-branded umbrella, the V5C, a collection of maintenance invoices dating back to 2015 with some prior, two glass keys, a master key and fob, the stamped owner’s guide, and the keycode card and tracking documents. 

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: scuff on the front splitter, marks and blemishes on both the front and rear bumpers and carbon-fibre rear diffuser, kerbing to passenger side rear wheel and the dashboard leather is lifting slightly on the passenger side, instrument binnacle, and rear parcel shelf.
• The car’s most recent MOT test was conducted on 16 April 2024 at 53,076 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with no warnings or advisories. 

SERVICE HISTORY

• This DBS’ most recent maintenance was carried out in June 2022 at 52,866 miles by Aston Martin Works, which consisted of a full service, including a new battery being installed. 
• Prior to this, the technicians at Aston Martin Hatfield performed services in September 2019 at 51,141 miles, and in April 2021 at 51,669 miles. 

Dates and Mileages:

• Jun 2022 - 52,866 Miles - Aston Martin Works
• Apr 2021 - 51,669 Miles - Aston Martin Hatfield
• Sep 2019 - 51,141 Miles - Aston Martin Hatfield
• Oct 2017 - 48,533 Miles - Aston Martin Welwyn
• Nov 2016 - 45,051 Miles - Aston Martin Welwyn
• Oct 2015 - 39,225 Miles - Aston Martin Cheltenham
• Oct 2014 - 34,593 Miles - Aston Martin Cheltenham
• Aug 2013 - 31,717 Miles - Aston Martin Cheltenham
• Dec 2012 - 29,029 Miles - Stratstone Aston Martin Stoneygate
• Jul 2011 - 22,116 Miles - Stratstone Aston Martin Hagley
• Jul 2010 - 16,298 Miles - Stratstone Aston Martin Hagley
• Jun 2009 - 9,184 Miles - Broughton Aston Martin Cheltenham
• Jul 2008 - 2,513 Miles - Broughton Aston Martin Cheltenham

SUMMARY

This Aston Martin DBS is a refined yet powerful grand tourer, offered with a strong Aston Martin main dealer maintenance history. Presented with a timeless colour scheme, elegant yet muscular styling, and boasting a potent V12 engine coupled to a sought-after six-speed manual gearbox, it would make a stylish yet exciting companion for weekend drives, car show visits, and continent-crossing road trips alike. 

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