Aston Martin DBS V8
1969–1972
Lowest price
£52,303
Since 2020
Median price
£53,100
Since 2020 · n=3
Highest price
£89,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
3
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 3 lots

Based on 3 verified auction results
£53,100
Market value · recent verified sales
+25.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
10/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
£105,894
+99%
5-Year Forecast
£133,890
+152%
Estimates based on 3 verified United Kingdom sales.
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Aston Martin DBS V8 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
25
Cars
SORN
14
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Marque analyst note
The Aston Martin DBS V8 has climbed to a median of £53,100 in the UK market, posting a striking 25 percent gain over the past twelve months. However, this signal rests on just three recorded transactions, which limits confidence in the sustainability of that move.
Only 401 examples were built, placing the DBS V8 in the "Holy Grail" collectibility tier—a status reserved for the rarest and most historically significant models. This scarcity is the primary driver of desirability, though current moderate appetite suggests the model has not yet captured uniform collector enthusiasm across the market.
The extremely thin liquidity environment—with zero active listings and just three sales tracked over a full year—means buyers and sellers face material friction. Any transaction in this segment likely involves months of searching or represents a private negotiation outside normal market channels.
The three-year projection at £105,894 implies a near-doubling to approximately 99 percent, while the five-year base case rises to £133,890, representing a 152 percent total gain from current levels. Both forecasts assume continued appreciation driven by supply constraint and gradual recognition of the model's significance among a broadening collector base.
Given the low-confidence signal and thinly traded nature of the market, the HOLD recommendation reflects genuine scarcity value rather than momentum. The DBS V8 remains a car for patient holders with conviction in British marque heritage; opportunistic buyers should be prepared for long holding periods between sales.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£53,100
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed25
- SORN'd (off-road)14
- Total in DVLA records39
- % of production9.7%
- All Aston Martin DBS V8s46
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£64,801
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£52,303 – £89,000
- Total Sales Tracked3
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.