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Aston Martin DBS

1967–1972

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  • 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

Aston Martin DBS

Based on 13 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outmedium confidence

£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
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2024 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

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
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)£550
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,450
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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

  • £67,500

    Collecting Cars · 5 Nov 2025

  • £70,500

    Collecting Cars · 20 Aug 2025

  • £84,000

    Collecting Cars · 4 Jun 2025

  • £65,500

    Collecting Cars · 3 Jun 2025

  • £80,000

    Collecting Cars · 12 May 2025

  • £48,780

    the-market · 12 Feb 2025

  • £60,200

    Collecting Cars · 13 Aug 2024

  • £85,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Jul 2024

  • £55,255

    Collecting Cars · 12 May 2024

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