1969 Aston Martin DBS Vantage

Make

Aston Martin

Model

DBS Vantage

Year

1969

Listed price

$119,500

Location

Astoria, New York

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

0 miles

The Aston Martin DBS, introduced in 1967, marked a pivotal moment for the venerable British marque. Conceived as a more modern, spacious, and powerful successor to the iconic DB6, the DBS was styled in-house by William Towns, departing from the Superleggera designs of its predecessors. It was initially intended to house Aston Martin's new V8 engine, but development delays meant the early cars, like this 1969 example, were fitted with the tried-and-true 4.0-liter straight-six. The Vantage specification, denoting a higher state of tune, featured triple Weber carburetors and a revised cylinder head, pushing power output to 325 bhp. Despite its larger, more imposing presence, the DBS Vantage offered exhilarating performance and a luxurious grand touring experience, produced in limited numbers before the V8 model fully took over. This particular 1969 Aston Martin DBS Vantage Sports Saloon presents an intriguing opportunity, retaining its original Silver Birch paint over a dark blue leather interior, a classic and sophisticated color combination. While the original engine, number 400/4253/SVC, has been replaced, the car now benefits from an earlier unit, likely sourced from a late DB5 given its sequence number 2000. This manual transmission example, with 0 miles indicated, awaits a new owner to continue its storied life, offering the tactile engagement only a five-speed gearbox can provide. This DBS Vantage stands as a testament to Aston Martin's enduring legacy of handcrafted performance and timeless design.