NigelG Posted May 9, 2019 Share #12241 Posted May 9, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was actually clued-in by the blossoms on the floor...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NigelG Posted May 9, 2019 Share #12242 Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) Just returned off flight from Denver so will be tomorrow for posting pic I think... Still upside downish time-wise at the moment and sorting things out in London Edited May 9, 2019 by NigelG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 9, 2019 Share #12243 Posted May 9, 2019 I thought about it but Nigel was faster, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 9, 2019 Share #12244 Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, NigelG said: I was actually clued-in by the blossoms on the floor...... I nearly cloned them out, as I guessed that might be a clue. Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted May 12, 2019 Share #12245 Posted May 12, 2019 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Familiar car to many I think so a v tight crop of one I was looking at on Friday..... Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Familiar car to many I think so a v tight crop of one I was looking at on Friday..... ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3739442'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 12, 2019 Share #12246 Posted May 12, 2019 1970-ish Aston Martin DBS? Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 12, 2019 Share #12247 Posted May 12, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Agree, Wilson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted May 12, 2019 Share #12248 Posted May 12, 2019 Bang on - 1970 "J" reg DBS V8........that was quick! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3739575'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 12, 2019 Share #12249 Posted May 12, 2019 I had a friend who bought a 1969 one in 1971, after he got a very well paid job with an American bank. I was running a Jaguar 3.8 XK150S coupé at the time with a Jaguar blue head big valve engine and 3 x 45 DCOE Webers. I was complaining that I was only getting around 8 to 10 miles to the (UK) gallon of at the time of 100 octane 5 star fuel. My friend started laughing and admitted that he was only getting 5 to 6 MPG from his Aston and that it was slower in a straight line than my XK. Round corners was a totally different matter with the XK150S possibly the most evil handling car I have ever owned. The chassis would twist so much the doors could fly open, which was a bit too exciting. I will find a new car tomorrow. Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted May 12, 2019 Share #12250 Posted May 12, 2019 I was rather taken by the DBS in the early 90s when they were very much out of favour as a bit “70s Roger Moore” and rough ones were very cheap. However the early V6 version seemed very underpowered and a possibly ropey-er than usual one put me off (I didn’t care for wire wheels either...). By the time I came back round the prices had of course rocketed like all the other “not quite” cars I have looked at when they were out of style and could have made a bundle on (cf Ferrari 308 GT4, 400i etc etc) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 13, 2019 Share #12251 Posted May 13, 2019 8 hours ago, NigelG said: I was rather taken by the DBS ........ However the early V6 version seemed very underpowered ............... Dear Nigel, The early DBS had a straight six engine, a carry over from the DB6. I had the Melbourne Motor Show DB6 MkII which was a beautiful car, but with the Jaguar solid rear axle was all over the road at high speed. I don't imagine it was intended for Australian roads. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3739786'>More sharing options...
NigelG Posted May 13, 2019 Share #12252 Posted May 13, 2019 Yes it felt like the V6 was a bit of an old lady in new clothes as it were and the drivetrain didn’t “catch up” till the (originally planned from the outset) V8 finally arrived.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 13, 2019 Share #12253 Posted May 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, NigelG said: Yes it felt like the V6 was a bit of an old lady in new clothes as it were and the drivetrain didn’t “catch up” till the (originally planned from the outset) V8 finally arrived.... Dear Nigel. The engine was never a V6 See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DBS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted May 13, 2019 Share #12254 Posted May 13, 2019 Sorry - meant straight 6 (was thinking in terms of 6 cylinder version as against 8 cylinder version not configuration) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 13, 2019 Share #12255 Posted May 13, 2019 If you put one of the Crossthwaite and Gardner/Richard Williams 4.7L alloy block, Marek straight six engines in the DBS-6, with twin plug head, I suspect it would be quicker than the V8. We have one of those in our short wheelbase DB6 Volante and it is a stunning engine. Very torquey, super smooth and flexible. Wilson 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 13, 2019 Share #12256 Posted May 13, 2019 Wilson, how did you get your DB6 to handle? I had the suspension carefully overhauled and the rear converted to Koni dampers. At high speed it was lethal. I think the platform, originally the DB4, was for high speed cruising on good roads between the Channel ports and the Riviera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 13, 2019 Share #12257 Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) See next post as photo would not attach to this one??? Edited May 13, 2019 by wlaidlaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 13, 2019 Share #12258 Posted May 13, 2019 The short chassis Volantes are actually a DB5/DB6 amalgam, unlike the later long chassis Mk.II versions, like Prince Charles has. Our DB6 has all the various suspension and brake kit changes both front and rear by Richard Williams http://www.rswilliams.co.uk/heritage-services/conversions/#tab-handlingbrakes Nevertheless it is still a long distance cruiser and not a car for hooning round mountain passes. We have various old Porsche 911's for that. The DB6 is reasonably stable at higher speeds but over 120 MPH, the hood tends to drum and resonate or open, the buffeting becomes really unpleasant, so that is the practical max speed, although with around 380 BHP, it could go a lot faster. Here is your next car: Marque, model and approx year please. I suspect this is a pretty easy one. I am afraid scanned with my not very sharp Plustek 7400 scanner from Fomapan 200/R9 50 Summicron. Wilson Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3739890'>More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 20, 2019 Share #12259 Posted May 20, 2019 Nobody asks if british or french made? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 20, 2019 Share #12260 Posted May 20, 2019 It is British and was made both before and after WW2 albeit with different model names. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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