From the Classifieds: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

This gorgeous 2008 Aston Martin DBS left the factory finished in Lightning Silver, but has since been wrapped in vinyl of the same grey colour that was a highlight of the car 007 – played by Daniel Craig in his second screen outing in the role – drove in the film ‘Quantum of Solace, also from 2008.

The owner of this gorgeous DBS from the brand that has been part of the British secret agent’s on-screen retinue since 1964 (he drove an Aston Martin DB5 to good effect in the third James Bond movie Goldfinger), obviously has a passion – equally shared between British luxury cars and James Bond movies – that can’t be denied.

Who would otherwise take a $460,000-plus, Lightning Silver British luxury sports coupe and wrap it in plastic film so as to replicate a movie icon?

Would it damage the original Lightning Silver paint job? Would it look as good as the original Lightning Silver paint job? And could it be safely removed by somebody wanting to restore it to its original shade?

Although Quantum of Solace Grey was not listed among the available colours for a new Aston Martin DBS in 2008, its relevance, considering its movie role, is unquestioned.

In recognition of the relevance between James Bond movies and Aston Martin you could at least specify a 2008 DBS in Casino Royale grey.

The owner, who lives in the inner Melbourne suburb of Toorak, assures us that this exquisite DBS is in excellent condition. It has been garaged and washed regularly, and has been occasionally driven and cared for by a specialist concierge organisation in Armadale.

As the Quantum of Solace grey Aston Martin is part of a collection, it clearly is not being presented as something to be used for a quick trip to the shops. It’s more likely to be seen at special events (James Bond movie premieres?), or being admired in all its glory by a lucky few.

The owner, who has set a price of $265,000 on the DBS, says it has covered just 36,400km and has been properly serviced during its 12-year life.

It is replete with all the usual Aston Martin equipment, including satellite navigation, climate-control and premium audio.

It will be sold – with standard number plates, not the personalised ones it’s wearing at present – with a roadworthy certificate, as well as a British Ministry of Defence MI6 Secret Intelligence Service sticker applied discreetly to the top right side of the rear window.

One thing’s pretty certain: this Aston Martin DBS is not about to spring unpleasant surprises – the owner hasn’t indicated that there are any hidden weapons, ejecting seats or other built-in gadgets to contend with.

So buyers without the same taste for adventure as the secret agent can no doubt take some degree of comfort from that.

I want to make that Aston Martin DBS mine

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