The last, original, Aston Martin DBS to roll off the production line has been found in a barn where it sat for 35 years.

The DBS requires complete restoration. Its Dubonnet Rosso (maroon) bodywork has numerous imperfections and some of the glass is broken. It is also missing interior trim. The headlights and front indicators have been removed too. Furthermore, the 4.0-litre straight-6 engine – that has only covered about 40,000 miles - the automatic gearbox and other mechanicals require love and attention.

This Aston Martin DBS was built in September 1972 then purchased by Guy Salmon. Its second owner – Bass Senior who also had an extremely rare DBS3 – bought it in 1975. In 1980, it was placed into storage in a barn in Surrey. It has since remained in the same family. In 1990, the car was partially restored by a specialist at a cost of £8,500 - but not to the point it could be recommissioned.

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