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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 Aston Martin DBS is trading at a £67,500 median in the UK market, down 7.2 percent over the past year. The downward momentum appears to have stabilized at what the data suggests is a floor level, supported by a buy signal despite recent weakness.

With only three sales recorded in the past twelve months against a thirteen-car total tracked, liquidity remains thin and pricing moves should be interpreted cautiously. The scarcity of transaction data means individual sales carry outsized influence on median calculations, though the consistency of asking prices suggests some price discovery is occurring.

The DBS remains classified as appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 9—the highest tier—reflecting its status as a true icon. Only 829 examples were built across its production run, making supply genuinely constrained; however, current desirability sits at moderate rather than strong, which partly explains the recent valuation pressure.

Cars in the recent transaction pool show an average mileage of 13,829 miles, indicating that examples entering the market tend to be well-preserved. This condition profile supports the collector-grade positioning, though it also reflects that most remaining DBSes are held by patient owners rather than active traders.

The three-year projection of £59,486 represents a further 11.9 percent decline from current levels, with the five-year base case at £57,161, or 15.3 percent below today's market. These downward trajectories suggest continued normalization after years of appreciation, though the holy grail classification and extremely limited production count should eventually provide underlying support.

The absence of active listings combined with thin recent turnover creates a market where prices are inferred rather than frequently tested. Buyers willing to transact should expect negotiation room, but sellers may face patience requirements given the narrow pool of motivated purchasers at current levels.

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.