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Aston Martin question for BlackJag

Discussion in 'Australia' started by carl888, Apr 19, 2011.

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  1. carl888

    carl888 F1 Veteran
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    Drove a friends DBS V8 the other day, 1971 version with fuel injection. I thought it was fabulous, lots and lots of power. In fact, I was astounded how fast it was. Steered nicely and easy to see out of. Clutch a bit heavy but that's about it. Interior pretty low rent smiths/lucas parts bin.

    It did take him 4 years to get it sorted though, not many "Experts" around so he did it all himself, including setting up the fuel injection. So the question, what would you pay for a good one these days? I know early DBSs have been on the rise over the last few years, but I don't understand how one can be 1/3 or less the price of a DB6. Perhaps its the Espada/365 GT/4/Indy curse from the 1970's.
     
  2. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    why don't you just ring him?
     
  3. greg246

    greg246 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    I've always liked them, bit of a British "Charger", but have heard some horror stories re rust particularly along the sills. As with most OHOS, it would be a case of waiting a buying a restored car rather than a project

    Here's one for sale in Vic for $89k

    http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?Cr=7&R=9810145&keywords=&trecs=9&__sid=12F72F9D83DC&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&seot=1&__N=1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 4294967143 4294967132&silo=1011

    Rob would you go for an auto or manual?
     
  4. carl888

    carl888 F1 Veteran
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    No thanks, can't afford the 45 minute phone call as he'll then be asking me for all sort of FREE advice lol.

    Plus, may get some other interesting replies.
     
  5. vegas1

    vegas1 F1 Rookie

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    Sean Connery may be able to give you some advice.
     
  6. carl888

    carl888 F1 Veteran
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    Connery never drove a DBS, it was George Lazenby.

    Incidentally, the DBS used in On Her Majesty's Secret Service is in Australia.

    But thanks for the suggestion!
     
  7. vegas1

    vegas1 F1 Rookie

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    I never said Sean Connery drove a DBS.

    I suggested he may be able to give advice, TIC.
     
  8. carl888

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    I suppose he could, in a kind of similar but non identical kind of way.
     
  9. tdc911

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  10. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    ugly the early cars,James Bond thing,and people want the carby V8 cars.
     
  11. carl888

    carl888 F1 Veteran
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    Ugly, really?
     
  12. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    well they are compared to a db5 or 6
     
  13. carl888

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    Sure, but the DBS is a far, far superior car to drive.
     
  14. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    and,a DB6 mark 2 is a nice car to drive
     
  15. XTREMEIND

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    Just finished doing a job on a V8 Vantage, bloody nice car and yep your'e right Carl FAAASSST!! Will post a couple of pics shortly.
     
  16. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    manual or auto,not that Carl would no the difference,so gay.
     
  17. carl888

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    SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER SO BITTER
     
  18. carl888

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    Thanks Big Boy, how is your new found health regime going? Well I hope.
     
  19. XTREMEIND

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    Manual, youre right, I think Carl would have trouble taming it. The car in question has good history and is for sale. around 150k I think.
     
  20. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    dreaming,100k resto worth 75k
     
  21. XTREMEIND

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    Has been restored, has low miles and good history and is very rare=150k
     
  22. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    go on the uk sights there worth nothing.
     
  23. XTREMEIND

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    Says he that is about 1cm taller than me! health is fine thanks, should of had all that plumbing done a few years ago.
     
  24. carl888

    carl888 F1 Veteran
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    You are a big boy when lying down :) And, good news!
     
  25. XTREMEIND

    XTREMEIND Formula 3

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    Most are corroded rubbish over there, you need very deep pockets if you buy a crook Aston.
     

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