The last original Aston Martin DBS has been found in a barn in England and will be sold at auction in London next week as one of the features of COYS 'Spring Classics' auction at the Royal Horticultural Society.
It's clear the rusty 1972 DBS vehicle isn't what it once was, with broken windows and a missing interior. Sitting in a Surrey, England barn since 1980 will do that. Despite all those problems, the car is still a beauty, it just needs a little restoration.
"This is the ultimate barn find and an important part of Aston Martin's history. It has been sitting in a barn since 1980 and now needs to be brought back to its former glory," said Chris Routledge in a company statement.
Aston Martin Mayfair is hosting the vehicle until a week before the event takes place, according to a company release.
The car is powered by a 4.0-liter inline-six engine, with an automatic transmission.
"The Aston Martins that normally grace our showrooms are always pristine and in top condition, but this car is very special and it is part of Aston Martin Heritage," said Boxall, according to the auction house. "Somebody will buy it, restore it and then we would love to have it back so that people can see the difference."
The auction house expects the final DBS to sell for around 25,000 and 40,000 pounds ($38,000-61,500 USD) in its present condition due to its "heritage it could go for an awful lot more than that."
There's a chance it could reach $70,000 but it's not likely. A 1970 Aston Martin DBS sold for $900,000 in 2014 but that was in pristine condition.
The rare vehicle will be on display from 1pm on Monday March 2nd until the morning of Monday 9th at Aston Martin W-One, Brook House, 113 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 7AJ.
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