Aston Martin DBSC Coupe

With almost the end of sports car development DB 6-cylinder to a second generation, Aston Martin returned to work with the original creators of the DB4 1959 Italian Carrozzeria Touring in Milan to develop new models.

Touring prototype and then build a pair of two-seater car, with satirical one right, one with the left wheel with each code 266/1/R and 266/2/L to the trophy in Paris, London and Turin Motor Show in 1966 .

Prototype body Superleggera (super light) is shown in 266/2/L Touring Aston Martin stand at the Earls Court along with the DB6 Volante by wearing license plates 'DB S' and it is confusing naming system that has been there with a justification that the name is aiming only to mark the 'two-seater fast' was made in limited editions.

The logic in a variant, the successor DB6 should DB7, but since he looked, in 1967 among journalists and the public become familiar with the name 'DBS'. To avoid confusion with the two-seater Touring is set to 'DBSC' by the manufacturer.

DBSC a two-seater car Aston Martin's first since DB4GT, using DB6 chassis has been shortened and modified later reengineered to be paired with the rear suspension De Dion type to be used in the production of DBS.

According to one member of the club Aston Martin (AMOC), axle distance, but maintained the original 6-cylinder engine mounted backwards more than 26.6 cm, while the transmission 5-speed manual was supplied by ZF. As a result DBSC shorter 17.8 cm and 14cm lower than the DB6 with an estimated weight of about 182kg lighter than his ancestors.

In order to maximize his ability, DBSC machine that Aston Martin Vantage DB6 easily defeating a larger and heavier. DBSC able 240km/jam exceeded digeber.

Unfortunately this second prototype is the only prototype ever built, and Aston Martin to enter this project into a closed drawer aka terminated on the grounds will concentrate their resources are limited to developing DBS four-seater version.

When exhibited at the Turin Motor Show, Touring chassis numbered 266/1/R using berspesifikasi C Vantage engine capable of 365hp spawned power, while the 'twin', equipped with machine 266/2/L Vantage 'ordinary' powerful 325hp.

DBSC currently owned by a trader who is a member of AMOC (Aston Martin Owner's Club) as well as the owner of a DB4GT. He bought it from a car dealership HR Owen who defend the authenticity of the vehicle with registration mark R110 for publicity purposes. At that time DBSC is one of the examples 6 Aston Martin cars for sale.

He came to see the Aston Martin which will be sold by HR Owen, and he was offered a ride by the salesman DBSC. After trying it immediately attracted because of the antique car has the advantage in every way than his DB4GT, ranging from the speed, braking, and steering is light. Especially with practicality thanks to the rear baggage door hatchback style.

But to have the vehicle, he must pay for 8900 pound sterling, much higher than the price of a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow new. He then turned the brain to be able to have that car. The agreement was eventually reached with the terms of payment after the sixth menyelasaikan Aston Martin sales in April 1969 and succeeded.

Aston Martin DBSC moved his hand under the odometer showed 8,000 miles distance. After the merchant to run the vehicle as far as 6,000 miles for a total of 18,000 miles, the first issue appeared on the teeth and then followed another problem that requires DBSC must be returned to the factory Pagnel Newport three times to fix the brakes.

This is reasonable as a vehicle status 'prototype'. After several years of use, DBSC then stored in the liver and liver treated in storage for 36 years.

Vehicles berpelapis brown pigskin is a unique piece of history the story of Aston Martin was taken from the logbook lawas copies, copies of correspondence Aston Martin, certificates and transportation departments Swansea V5 registration document. In the sales process, also included a new windshield as a backup.

Super rare vehicle chassis numbered 266/2/L currently tied up in long-term ownership. Sold for 320,500 Pounds Sterling fantastic enough at Bonhams' Goodwood Revival on September 18 and in an auction at the approximate price nggris was 250-300 thousand Pounds Sterling.