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Aston Martin DBS

1967–1972

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Aston Martin DBS
HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

$132,985

Market value · recent verified sales

+9.3%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 9.3% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.

MSRP

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

$175,148

+32%

5-Year Forecast

$191,681

+44%

Estimates pool 17 verified sales across United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Good

70

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Aston Martin DBS is trading at a median of AUD $132,985 in the Australian market, up 9.3% over the past year. The HOLD signal reflects steady appreciation within a narrower band, with no immediate pressure to move either direction at current levels.

This is one of the rarest British sports cars ever made, with only 829 units produced across its production run. The model carries a "Holy Grail" collectibility rating, placing it at the apex of desirability among serious marque enthusiasts, though current Australian market interest remains subdued.

Liquidity is severely constrained, with zero sales tracked in the past 12 months and no active listings currently listed. This illiquidity makes price discovery difficult and means any sale will require patience and likely direct-to-collector outreach rather than open-market exposure.

Base projections point to meaningful gains ahead: the model is expected to reach approximately AUD $175,148 (31.7% appreciation) within three years, and AUD $191,681 (44.1% appreciation) within five years. These forecasts rest on the car's documented rarity and the sustained collector appetite for early British grand tourers, though the low current desirability signal suggests some softness in near-term momentum.

The gap between the car's elite collectibility tier and its present illiquidity suggests a disconnect between intrinsic status and active market participation in Australia. Owners should take a patient stance; the fundamentals support gradual appreciation, but this is not a market where timing or conditions favour quick transactions.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$132,985
  • Annual appr. rate+9.3%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked17
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared17 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$1,020
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$8,940
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.