2009 Aston Martin DBS

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer. If exporting immediately to another country, then tax/duty will only be paid in that country.

The winning bidder will pay €500 customs charge on top of the ‘hammer’ price.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display in the Middle East for a number of years and the only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery. In all cases the papers shown are photocopies unless otherwise stated. We do not have the original paperwork.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The car is not registered anywhere.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released until full payment received.

All storage charges (€30 + local VAT per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end) must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Collection and viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please send an email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection.

CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, joanna@carseurope.net.

VIN: SCFAD06D99GE00831.

In common with many vehicles from the vendor’s collection, this 2009 LHD auto Aston Martin DBS comes with no paperwork beyond whatever photocopied documents are shown in the gallery section.

It does however, have its sales invoice, a specification sheet and three keys, including the ‘crystal’.

It has just 2,152 kms on its odometer.

The car starts and runs but, as we haven’t driven it, our appraisal of it is based entirely on its cosmetic appearance.

The main reason we haven’t driven it is that the driver’s seat has an electrical issue which means that it can’t be moved back from the steering wheel – and we are rather too large to fit in the available space.

It was bought new by the vendor in 2009 and we believe it entered his collection of static display vehicles in 2013.

As you might imagine of a car with just delivery kilometres under its belt, this is effectively a brand-new car that’s been in a time-warp for 14 years.

The car’s bodywork is very good indeed, and there is nothing more concerning than one of two small stone chips in the usual places and some light scratches on the bonnet.

The panels, panel gaps and shut lines are all good, as the various carbon-fibre inserts.

So, too, are the wheels, lights, lenses, badging, trim and other exterior fixtures and fittings.

The thing that really lifts this car and makes it special is the fabulous ‘Midnight Blue’ colour, which is really very eye-catching and has retained all of its lustre and depth of shine.

At present, the boot can only be opened using the key fob.

Aside from the electrical issue with the operation of the driver’s seat, everything in the interior is in fine condition.

The ‘Sahara Tan’ upholstery and ‘Caspian Blue’ trim is, in our opinion, the perfect complement to the car’s ‘Midnight Blue’ exterior and makes for a particularly attractive colour combination.

The seats are in very good cosmetic condition and there are no creases or other signs of wear anywhere that we can see.

The door cards, headlining, carpets and mats are all equally impressive.

The boot is as good as the rest of it.

All that’s required, frankly, is a good, professional clean.

We can’t make any claims about the full functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials, the Bang & Olufsen sound system or other electrics as we haven’t driven the car.

The clean, dry engine and engine bay look brand-new and untroubled by use or the passage of time, as do the car’s undersides.

Unless otherwise stated, this car comes with no history or service records beyond whatever photocopied documents are shown in the gallery.

No documents shown in the gallery in any way constitute any kind of licensing or registration certification.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

Aside from a couple of issues with the electrics, this car is in practically showroom-fresh condition and has seen barely any use.

Provided, of course, that the engine, electrics and mechanicals are amenable to recommissioning and as good as the rest of it, it’s hard to imagine finding a better condition - or better looking - low-kilometres DBS of this age.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located in a bonded warehouse near Amsterdam. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.