LOT 29 Ω

2012 Aston Martin DBS Coupé Chassis no. SCFFDCBD4CGE03186

Estimate: US$70,000 - US$100,000Lot to be sold without reserve

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105km on the odometer
2012 Aston Martin DBS Coupé

On the Grid: The Abu Dhabi Auction|25 November 2023, 20:30 +04|Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit

2012 Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Chassis no. SCFFDCBD4CGE03186

• One owner from new
• Built to Gulf specifications
• On static display since acquisition
• Offered from an extensive Middle Eastern private collection

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.

In terms of its styling, the DBS was clearly a development of the DB9 but with the additions of a carbon fibre front splitter and carbon fibre rear diffuser among others. State-of-the-art manufacturing techniques were employed in making the aluminium/composite body, which was robotically assembled using a combination of self-piercing rivets and adhesive. The aluminium chassis is known as the 'VH Generation 2' platform, 'VH' referring to its vertical and horizontal adaptability.

The DBS was powered by a development of the 5.9-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.

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.

This DBS was purchased new by the current vendor, specified in Storm Black with Sahara Tan leather and Light Tan Alcantara interior and has been on static display as part of their extensive private collection in the Middle East, the odometer reading a mere 105km. A battery has been fitted recently but the car is not running and will require some recommissioning before it returns to the road. Accompanying documentation consists of a (photocopy) registration card and copies of build records.

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