Tell me I need this...

[benjj]

Hello chaps, this is my first foray into the AM section...

I'm seriously interested in a 70's DBS and have found what looks to be a nice one near(ish) - being sold privately, used lots (which I like) and looks terrific to my uneducated AM mind.

So, 1971 AM DBS - can anyone give me the low down on what to expect from ownership? If I bought this or similar it would be garaged in an air chamber but used relatively regularly - probably 3000-5000 miles per year, most of which would be the longer European classic car rallies/races etc.

This is the motor in question:



http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C239870#

[V8V CG]

You need this.

[Jockman]

You don't need it.

Give the money to charity instead.

It will make you feel eminently better

[benjj]

V8V CG, thanks, i needed that.

Jockman, i'm afraid your message must have corrupted or something as i couldn't read it...

[V8V CG]

Suggestion: Buy it and leave instructions in your will that the proceeds of the sale of your beautiful Aston Martin are to go to charity. Result: Everyone happy, even Jockman.

[clorenzen]

V8V CG said:

Suggestion: Buy it and leave instructions in your will that the proceeds of the sale of your beautiful Aston Martin are to go to charity. Result: Everyone happy, even Jockman.

...that is provoded that there will be any money left over once the maintenance and restoration bills have been paid.

[George H]

You don't need it. Get a V8V instead.

[benjj]

clorenzen said:

...that is provoded that there will be any money left over once the maintenance and restoration bills have been paid.

And we arrive at the nub of the issue...

Anyone have any experience of keeping on top of a V8 DBS?

[benjj]

George H said:

You don't need it. Get a V8V instead.

Do you mean the modern V8 Vantage? If so not my bag i'm afraid, bit of a classics fan...

[Jockman]

benjj said:

Jockman, i'm afraid your message must have corrupted or something as i couldn't read it...

Thou's frum Skipton, eh ??

Bye 'eck thou divn't need t' ca.

Ee bye gum, spend tha money on summit else.

Any better

[michael gould]

Fantastic looking car......suggest you ask the question on the AMOC site where you will get lots of advise .....this forum tends to be for the post 90's Astons

Good luck

[Neil1300R]

benjj said:

And we arrive at the nub of the issue...

Anyone have any experience of keeping on top of a V8 DBS?

Williamp where are you?

[Aston Annie]

Benjj. PM williamp on here. He restored and ran one for a while.

[George H]

Jockman said:

Thou's frum Skipton, eh ??

Bye 'eck thou divn't need t' ca.

Ee bye gum, spend tha money on summit else.

Any better

Are you really in the best position to take the piss out of accents, or being tight with money?

Plus Skipton is only 25 mins from me, we don't all speak like that round here!

[benjj]

George H said:

Are you really in the best position to take the piss out of accents, or being tight with money?

Plus Skipton is only 25 mins from me, we don't all speak like that round here!

I'm from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea thans very much. I just happened to take a country wife.

Thanks for tips all, I'll try and have a chat with Williamp.

[Token Jock]

Jockman said:

You don't need it.

Give the money to Jockman instead.

It will make you feel eminently better

Edited for accuracy :

[Jockman]

George H said:

Plus Skipton is only 25 mins from me, we don't all speak like that round here!

25 mins or not Georgeous, you are a Lanker (careful).

OP is a Yorker.

World of difference, in't it

[JohnG1]

George H said:

Are you really in the best position to take the piss out of accents, or being tight with money?

Plus Skipton is only 25 mins from me, we don't all speak like that round here!

Really? Gosh! I thought everyone from North of Watford had a central casting comedy accent. I really must get out more....

[benjj]

I thought I was keeping bad company with the vintage Citroen chaps, I can see you lot are a bit of a handful too...

[George H]

JohnG1 said:

Really? Gosh! I thought everyone from North of Watford had a central casting comedy accent. I really must get out more....

Much nicer than the accents from Daahhhn saarf (anywhere south of Manchester just to clairify) though.