Aston Martin DBS
1967–1972
Lowest price
£43,750
Since 2020
Median price
£65,500
Since 2020 · n=13
Highest price
£85,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
13
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 13 lots

Based on 13 verified auction results
£67,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-7.2%
12-month change
Buy
Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -7.2%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
9/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
£59,486
-12%
5-Year Forecast
£57,161
-15%
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Aston Martin DBS remain on UK roads · 2024 Q4.
Licensed
54
Cars
SORN
21
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Marque analyst note
The original Aston Martin DBS has settled at a median of £67,500 in the UK market, down 7.2 percent over the past twelve months. With only three sales tracked in that window against a thirteen-car total dataset, the sample size remains extremely limited, though the downward momentum does align with broader softness in British classics over the past year.
The classification as an appreciating classic reflects the model's enduring status, reinforced by its production scarcity—only 829 units were built across the original run. The collectibility score of 9 places it in "Holy Grail" territory, yet moderate desirability and thin liquidity suggest the market reserves that reverence primarily for exceptional examples or significant provenance cases.
Transaction data shows an average mileage of 13,829 miles among cars that have changed hands, which is notably low and indicative of the careful stewardship these machines typically receive. This condition profile underscores why the DBS commands respect in the market despite near-term price weakness.
The three-year projection points toward £59,486, implying a further 11.9 percent decline from current levels. The five-year base case extends that erosion to £57,161, or 15.3 percent below the present median. That sustained softening reflects the prevailing headwinds affecting its collectibility tier and the thinness of the buyer pool at any given price.
With zero active listings currently in the market, entry opportunities are sporadic. The BUY signal and "Bottomed Out" status suggest valuations may have found near-term floor, though conviction remains medium given the small transaction dataset. Prospective buyers should treat any acquisition as a long-hold based on mechanical integrity and marque loyalty rather than near-term appreciation.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£67,500
- Annual appr. rate-7.2%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed54
- SORN'd (off-road)21
- Total in DVLA records75
- % of production9.0%
- All Aston Martin DBSs135
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked17
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared17 (100.0%)
- Units built829
- Still registered in the UK75 (9.0%)
- Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)754
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£550
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,450
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through15%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£65,468
- Avg Mileage at Sale13,829 mi
- Recent Price Range£43,750 – £85,000
- Total Sales Tracked13
Recent sales
Showing latest 13£59,300
Collecting Cars · 27 Mar 2026
8,999 mi
£67,500
Collecting Cars · 5 Nov 2025
£70,500
Collecting Cars · 20 Aug 2025
7,989 mi
£84,000
Collecting Cars · 4 Jun 2025
1,916 mi
£65,500
Collecting Cars · 3 Jun 2025
30,704 mi
Manual
£80,000
Collecting Cars · 12 May 2025
16,363 mi
£48,780
the-market · 12 Feb 2025
17,000 mi
£60,200
Collecting Cars · 13 Aug 2024
Black
£85,000
Collecting Cars · 19 Jul 2024
Manual
£55,255
Collecting Cars · 12 May 2024
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.