1968 Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon
- Engine
- 4.0L DOHC inline-six, Vantage specification with triple dual-throat Weber 45DCOE9 carburetors, 282 bhp at 5,500 rpm
- Colour
- Persian Blue over grey leather
The 65th of 802 DBS examples produced, this 1968 Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon was delivered new in Persian Blue over grey Connolly leather to Everett Zurn of Erie, Pennsylvania — one of three DBSs ordered new by members of the same Zurn family. Originally specified with air conditioning, power steering, and a ZF five-speed gearbox, the car was later subject to a comprehensive restoration in the United Kingdom during which the original matching-numbers engine was upgraded to Vantage specification with Weber carburettors and supporting drivability improvements. It subsequently returned to the United States and has been in static storage since 2007.
Ownership
- 2022-01-27Auction saleSold US$105,000
- 1968 →Factory deliveryEverett Zurnpartial documentation
Erie, Pennsylvania resident who ordered the car new in early summer 1968, specifying numerous options including air conditioning, power steering, and a ZF 5-speed gearbox. Finished in Persian Blue over Grey hide.
- → 2007Acquisition unknownBoca Raton, Florida ownerpartial documentation
Previous US owner based in Florida who removed the air conditioning compressor for aesthetic reasons, though related components remained in place. Reportedly held extensive restoration records that did not transfer with the car.
- 2007-06-01 →Private saleCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Acquired in June 2007 and kept in static display ever since; car will need recommissioning before it can be driven. Aston Martin build record copies are present.
- Date unknownUK-based restorer or ownerpartial documentation
Car underwent a comprehensive restoration in Britain at approximately 14,000 original miles; the original engine was uprated to Vantage specification and various mechanical systems were improved. Restoration documentation does not accompany the car.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive restoration carried out in the United Kingdom reportedly at around 14,000 original miles. Scope included an engine upgrade to Vantage specification, plus improvements to ignition, suspension, cooling system, and exhaust. Original engine retained and numbers match.
Documentation relating to this restoration was not retained with the car.
- —Engine rebuild
Original numbers-matching straight-six uprated to Vantage specification, with three dual-throat Weber 45DCOE9 carburettors fitted, raising output to approximately 282 bhp.
Carried out concurrently with the UK restoration; records not present with the car.
- —Modification
Air-conditioning compressor removed by a subsequent US owner, though the evaporator, expansion valve, condenser, and associated bracket and wiring were left in place.
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