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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 12 months, though the small sample of three transactions in that window suggests caution in reading the trend. The car carries a "Bottomed Out" status with a buy signal, indicating current pricing may have found support after earlier declines.

Liquidity remains thin with just 13 total sales tracked in the dataset and no active listings, making this a specialist's market where patience and timing matter considerably. The sparse transaction volume means individual sales can skew results, though the low average mileage of 13,829 miles across recorded examples points to a collector base that uses these cars sparingly.

The DBS commands elite collectibility standing with a score of 9 and Holy Grail classification, supported by its scarcity—only 829 were built across the production run. Moderate desirability combined with genuinely rare numbers has historically anchored these cars in the appreciating-classic tier, though current momentum suggests the market is recalibrating.

The forward outlook grows softer beyond the near term. Base projections model a further 11.9 percent decline to £59,486 over three years, extending to a 15.3 percent drop to £57,161 by year five, implying the current dip may extend before stabilizing. The absence of active listings and thin transaction flow make price discovery uncertain; buyers and sellers should expect significant negotiation room and long holding periods.

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 Months3
  • Sell-Through23%

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.