Aston Martin DBS V8 - 1960's British icon restored | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

[@jjy1463]

Dear God! That sound. What a beauty.

[@dieterl1116]

I didn't expect it to be that good. Almost peed my pants 😉

[@moog247]

Imagine driving that in its heyday when all around you were beige 1.3 crapboxes. 😮

[@valdurmagi230]

@@moog247 You'd look like Detective Mad Max.

[@Stratoszero]

Was not expecting that.

[@paulenciska3136]

Please, please, please....... Get the fog light sorted.

[@afai264]

That's an amazing shot at 1:37 F40, DBS and Miura

[@jeffharrison5265]

Wow, first Harry's Garage with his V12 XJ12C and now this, what a Sunday!!! Love the British cars from this era. Thanks for this great video!

[@waaromweldan]

Thought the same! 👍😃

[@ololiver92]

Perfect Sunday evening 👌

[@importsstillsuck]

I like this better though 😉

[@S-T-E-V-E]

Excellent Sunday afternoon viewing! 👍

[@LOTPOR0402]

How many times do you hear the same thing on this channel .Change the tune

[@markstott8864]

What an absolute beauty. James Bond and Brett Sinclair just flashed before my eyes. A credit to the owner and to you and the crew Iain for taking such wonderful care of it.

[@djpalindrome]

The last era of truly beautiful sports cars.

[@timtownsend4151]

I have wanted a properV8 Aston for as long as I can remember. That colour has always been a favourite. What a noise! Thank you Iain. You never disappoint.

[@iain_tyrrell]

My pleasure!

[@autodidact537]

@@iain_tyrrell Does the DBS have a steel or aluminum body?

[@mattmcnulty7191]

​@@autodidact537 it's aluminium outer skins with steel underpinnings

[@tobymenstroni8765]

If that isn't living the dream, I don't know what is. This (the car) and the DB5 are for me the most beautiful models Aston Martin have ever built.

[@stressballer]

I have ever only heard the calm and collected Iain Tyrrell - the exclamation at 10:59 was truly authentic!

[@iain_tyrrell]

I was enjoying myself!

[@mojow1665]

Thanks for showing how addictive opening-up a British muscle car can be.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnjoseph911]

Perfect colour and what an engine…

[@grayfool]

Possibly the best looking Aston ever. A truly glorious car. Thank you so much Iain.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@grayfool]

@@iain_tyrrell Oohhh yes!

[@hifives2]

Best looking grill on a car ever produced, the the whole front end looks stunning.

[@stevencollins3699]

That has the most beautiful sounding engine, I replayed several times. Saved this into music.

[@iain_tyrrell]

So glad you enjoyed the sound

[@playingwithcars6169]

THE most beautiful car in the world. Pure Brit muscle, and my very first purchase when that lottery win comes in!

[@Haffschlappe]

It shares Design with Audi 100 Coupe and Fiat Dino Coupe

[@martinpower2439]

You just got to love that sound, never will any EV as good as they are, give you the same audiable experience 😢

[@anthonypaterson7066]

100% in agreement, long live the ICE, cannot seriously believe the dates for the end ICE's.

[@nigelgrice3523]

A 1970 manual DBSV8 was my first Aston....which came to me in many bits in 1994, as an abandoned project. Suspension off, interior in bags and boxes. Engine ancilliaries all off the car. It took me two years to get it up and running, with lots of help, and much painting and scraping. And then DAYS to get the injection right, but once it was...then it was like a small fighter plane nailed to the tarmac. It had such commanding road presence, looked great, but was also a real hooligan's car. It was our long distance family car, and my competition car in AMOC sprints and hillclimbs. It was always an event to start it up, ease it out of the garage (the car was so wide, and the fit so tight that I had to get in and out via the driver's window because I could not open the door far enough) and head off in it. Though I did end up modifying the brakes...and the suspension...and the tyres...and the ignition...and the diff - but we did not need to touch the engine for many years. And, yes, Iain, your guestimate of power is spot on. Mine was dyno'd at around 320 bhp, and once the cams came in, it was very very quick. And the noise!! Fabulous. Your vid brings it all flooding back!

[@iain_tyrrell]

That's really great to hear and thank you.

[@Mercmad]

Years ago I was rebuilding M100 engines from Mercedes 6.3's and getting the injection pumps rebuilt was getting to be a problem as the blokes who did it were retiring and no longer doing it. I got in touch with Bosch in Germany only to find that the tech publication department had dumped all their info and no longer had any idea of the pumps. So I turned to the Aston Owners club in the UK where I got sent actual copies of the books i was hunting for. At that time a lot of DBS V8's had been converted to Carbs and wise owners were restoring them back again. Bosch contacted me and asked if they could have a copy...LOL!. Back in the early 70's my dad had a mate who bought a new DBS V8 and actually let my 15 year old brother take it for a drive..!

[@jdmimportlogistics]

Do you still have the documents?

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Stunning automotive royalty.

[@peterprice642]

One of your best Ian, thank you

[@iain_tyrrell]

Wow, thanks

[@dimik3855]

Thank you Iain for a wonderful review of an exceptional British machine. I have had the luck and privilege of feeling first-hand the sound and acceleration of this Aston. It is without a doubt a refined brute. An everyday calm and composed manner can effortlessly be blipped into an exhilarating beast. These V8's were the last old-school production models that had this kind of cool factor.

[@pauljackson6593]

I love that car. Class , power, style, and British .

[@predatorgeoff6474]

1969 - The year when I felt that Britain was at it's very best. It's been going gradually downhill ever since in my honest but humble opinion.. We need to aspire to that greatness again as a nation! What a fantastic piece of British engineering .... Love it!

[@Inisiarev]

That’s one of the most beautiful colours ever.

[@michaelj3282]

The state of the potholes!!! Scandalous.

[@marcob1729]

I absolutely adore the styling of this car. The design is just fantastic

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Might be the best sounding engine out there that raspiness is great.

[@nickalderson4563]

I remember borrowing my Dad's DBS V8 when he was on holiday to show to my mates. We seriously scared ourselves on a straight back road. Then put it back in the garage. Glad he never found out !

[@memarkiam]

My dad had this exact model, same colour, as well. But I was too young to drive it! But my dad did drive me across Europe in it! This video - especially the internal views - brought back amazing memories of my dad and childhood.

[@davidd1930]

front end of the DBS V8 is so exquisite

[@byronf2112]

British muscle... I love it

[@scotiajinker8392]

As a 20 yr old (1984) service engineer , I had a job to do in Largs (Scotland) . I parked up my car & was walking along the pavement going to the job, on the other side of the road I saw this Aston (exact same colour as in the video) sticking out at least a foot wider than all the other cars in the row. I remember thinking “what a diddy, this guy can’t park his car”. I crossed over the road & to my amazement the 2 wheels next to the kerb were just about touching the kerb. I couldn’t believe who wide the was.

[@captaintoyota3171]

My fav aston body style. One of best looking 70s cars

[@1sostatic]

This is my all time favorite car ... gorgeous. ...one day I will save up enough for one of these.

[@citizenx2422]

This EXACT model is perhaps my absolute favourite car. It was featured in my 1972 Ladybird Book of Cars, where it was described as being 'very fast indeed'. Marvellous stuff!

[@mortdk]

Incredible how addictive this is.

[@iain_tyrrell]

I'm glad you liked it. You can rewatch it as many times as you like. You have my permission.

[@trainmanbob]

The looks, the sound, the Narrator....what more could anyone else want for an iconic Easter stuck in doors due to the rain!! This Aston, Iain, really rates in my books as one of the best iconic cars built in this country and how glorious that you have returned it to its magnificent state. Thank you so much. Cheers, Bob

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you so much for the kind words. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@phil955i]

I personally prefer that front end styling to the later ones

[@subarnosinha8042]

What a lovely car! One of my favourite Astons. A proper "brute in a suit". Marvellous exhaust note, and another fantastic video from TCW. My Sunday is sorted!

[@NeoRambler]

In my mind this is one of the few cars that sum up Britain in a nut-shell. Beautiful, overcomplicated, flawed, hand-built, overworked and traditional. Put it all together and you get a masterpiece 😊👍

[@stephensimpson5283]

Enjoy?!?! Bloody loved it! I can't get enough of your automotive history lessons. They are never dull.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Very pleased to hear that. There's more to come!

[@iangillett2488]

What a glorious sounding V8, inside a beautiful hand crafted body. Thanks for sharing with us 😊

[@iain_tyrrell]

Our pleasure!

[@MrArchie800]

That engine sound is addictive just watching on youtube so I can't imagine what it would be like driving!

[@iain_tyrrell]

It's rather good!

[@rayborg7378]

This all what true motoring is all about.What a lovely car .The service its been through makes all that special.The info one gets here is just mind boggling.There is no equal.

[@stevesteve1965]

My favorite Aston in the correct colour. Thank you. ❤

[@iain_tyrrell]

One of mine too!

[@stevesteve1965]

@@iain_tyrrell a much nicer front and rear than the later Vantage.

[@Mike-rk8px]

The 4 headlights make an already stunning car even more beautiful, it should’ve been left that way. And the sound of that engine when you lay into it is worth whatever headaches you get from owning one.

[@Santos.Sarmento]

The most valuable 952 seconds of video in this year to this point! REALLY WORTHS TO WATCH. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Brazil.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Obrigado! So good to know you enjoyed it.

[@DPCTechnology]

That engine is a work of art... And the sound....

[@iain_tyrrell]

So glad you enjoyed it

[@fishbert17]

This and the V8 Vantage that followed - best looking AMs ever!

[@jamescoe764]

That engine sounds absolutely spectacular. An amazing car, one I always thought looked a little too wide - now I know why.

[@mrmoran0077]

In my opinion the best looking Aston, just gorgeous ❤️

[@Boric78]

I know you would expext Iain to at least get something slightly attractive. Maybe he is ill?

[@kramnam4716]

Agreed!

[@russcooke5671]

DB4 for me.

[@ben_jam]

My favourite Aston, best shape and best sound

[@darrenwendell1723]

The sound of that beast!

[@SharpblueCreative]

That is my absolute favourite Aston Martin - because of the Lasenby Bond movie.

[@stephensalt6787]

Absolutely stunning! I can’t ever imagine anyone lavishing care like this on a Nissan Leaf or Tesla nor should they. Lovely job Ian.

[@archierri]

Very refreshing these days, intelligent and cozy

[@herbie0408]

This video could have gone for an hour, what a work of art! Iain is one of the best presenters out there, g'day from Australia, mate you are a legend

[@cwwiss1]

Gorgeous car . Belongs in a museum.

[@darrenwendell1723]

I admire the love of engineering from this channel.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you, it's great to hear you're enjoying watching.

[@HomeAtLast501]

The color is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. My favorite color, and favorite color for a car.

[@minicooper2572]

Always love seeing a DBS on the road

[@kiddoduke2103]

Maybe it’s me but I see Mk3 cortina in that front end?

[@stephenholland5930]

​@@kiddoduke2103 Cortina Mark 2 front indicator/side light units.

[@G58]

Awesome V8. There’s nothing like a real Aston. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheKiteless]

That engine note is just wonderful!

[@helmutkrahn9337]

That music. Hallelujah!

[@kwato]

That lovely V8 sound 👌

[@iain_tyrrell]

It really is!

[@gt197]

What a sensational soundtrack..such a good looking car. Certainly is the best of British

[@kittonsmitton]

Love the sound and fury, not to mention the colour. Great video Iain, thank you!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Glad you enjoyed it - appreciate the kind words.

[@scottrippon5039]

The 4 headlight Brett Sinclair model....but the V8.... perfect!

[@mz2288]

Not only did I enjoy it… I loved it! Fantastic installment. Thank you for sharing this lovely story and beautiful sound!!❤❤

[@glennrogers6650]

Every thing about this Aston Martin is just Great .

[@A_Eichler]

Iain, your videos are absolutely top notch. Thank you!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you, very kind.

[@martinjones5560]

My dream classic. My dad was a buyer for Aston at the time this car was made. Probably the hardest job in the world!

[@jeremyfdavies]

What would I have given to be sitting in that car when Iain floored the throttle… what a car. Congrats on the video, I was hooked!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks 👍

[@acemannotsomeother]

Reminds me of C'était un rendez-vous. Would be awesome to race through some metro area in the early morning to pick up a bird!

[@buddymorrissey]

Absolutely gorgeous in that warm green metallic- probably the most beautiful in that series I've seen. As capable as today's cars may be, as safe, as fast, as lithe, we'll sadly never see styling this lovely again.

[@aussiebloke609]

13:00 I love the crackle on over-run - particularly because it's not artificially induced like you find on some modern cars.

[@craigsommerville2300]

Roger Moore’s car in The Persuaders? What a sound 😊 Thanks Iain!

[@marksmith762]

The roar from those exhaust pipes are amazing

[@supersonique001]

One of my favorite Aston body styles of all time, whether in 6 or v8 itineration! But wait! I dare say Iain, that camera angle from within as you drive is only missing a trilby, a lit cigarette (Morlands with the triple golds bands), setting sun on the French coast near Royale-Les-Eaux and perhaps a familiar sound track to add to the drama.....you're living the dream, easy does it 007 !

[@iain_tyrrell]

Aaaah yes, the name’s Lazenby…..

[@iain_tyrrell]

Aaaah yes, the name’s Lazenby…..

[@Priapos93]

I wonder about getting one with the smaller engine. I could probably fit a bigger engine of a similar sort into that bay. The little Aston engine that couldn't might succeed in its next life as a coffee table. In any case, I get to drive a beautiful shell with a modern V8. Any suggestions for a smooth overpowering V8 are welcome.

[@petersnushall7293]

Or maybe Johnny English? 😄

[@markbennett6658]

OHMSS was one of the first films I ever watched at the cinema when it first came out … and I’m 60! Having said that Mr Lazenby is still going and I’m sure that Aston will outlast the lot of us🔥

[@aviobrain]

I used to think the grille was a bit too cheesy grin but it has grown on me. Love this car and thank you Ian!

[@reighbh13]

i see where Harry chose his paint colour for his XJC V12. always loved the original DBS, makes me think of Lazenby and Moore. especially the gold example flying around the south of france. i am pretty sure the Persuaders DBS had the V8 styling but was still running the straight 6 due to the delays you mentioned in your video. Thanks again for an awesome video. ❤

[@richardhoulton4016]

The Persuaders car was a Vantage 6 cylinder that was made to look like a V8 because the V8 was delayed. The Lazenby car was a Vantage 6 cylinder too but you could tell that from the wire wheels which the V8s never wore. The Lazenby car has been restored and is in lovely condition living in Melbourne Australia.

[@reighbh13]

@Richard Houlton Thanks Richard

[@playingwithcars6169]

​@richardhoulton4016 oh that's cool about the Lazenby car. I had no idea that still existed.

[@reighbh13]

@@playingwithcars6169 yeah, it had the special Michelin tyres that screached under hard acceleration on sand :)

[@playingwithcars6169]

@@reighbh13 🤣 I have to get some of those!

[@KeiranDavie]

10:50 that V8 sounds lovely

[@olivers.6420]

The best thing always is Ian's smile on the test drive!! The sound of this Aston is amazing!!

[@JamesSmith-iz3pl]

What an incredible sound, when Iain puts his foot down! I wasn't expecting that!

[@philharding1]

Ian, I always enjoy your videos. This one reminds me of the time we borrowed a Volante from Aston (I worked at Rolls Royce) and I was out for a drive in the Cheshire lanes when turning left out of a junction it lost drive to the rear wheels and the nearside rear camber looked a little sorry for itself. I phoned up to say it would be coming back on a flat bed bed, and they told me it was Victor Gauntlett's own car, the only one they had not done a recall on to fix the issue. Whilst it was in good health prior to the fault, I couldn't help thinking this was a mans version of the TR6.

[@pommycalva]

Music to my ears that engine sound👌🙏

[@carza355]

Fantastic to hear one of these engines! Sounds really fantastic.

[@ariescustom]

Now THAT is what a car should sound like.

[@henryviii6341]

❤️ the Aston. Beautiful graceful and incredible sound. and what a colour. Often overlooked as too ‘American’ to be rated alongside the DB5 or 6 , I think it’s a tad large and wide to be sure but it’s got a presence you can’t deny.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samrodian919]

Well now we're really know why it's a tad wide lol

[@ScottMicciche]

The microphone was placed perfectly during the road test; an outstanding note from the V8.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks!

[@patrickmiller1710]

Another beautiful classy video. Thank you Mr. Tyrrell.

[@mikeroper3437]

Harry’s jag then this. Got to be the best Sunday evening ever. Thanks chaps. Love the wiper blade detail. These things are very important.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephensim5839]

'...I think we might have to do that again!'

[@RickCT2000]

DEAR GOD - the V8 sound is extraordinary. Pure Heaven.

[@kayeninetwo3585]

The roads look kind of rough around Iain's shop, yet I didn't hear much suspension noise from this fast sports car. I'm guessing it must ride nice, too, then? Such a beautiful body style and color!

[@iain_tyrrell]

It does!

[@jamestreanor182]

That red countach in the background! ❤

[@kobuserasmus2934]

Yeah, proper British muscle car, fantastic 👏🏻

[@iain_tyrrell]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephenkayll5241]

When this car was introduced I recall Motor magazine did an article about it and one of the headline stats was they wanted a car that could cruise at 2 1/2 miles a minute, 150mph. Headline stuff. This is by far the prettiest DBS V8.

[@lindaoffenbach]

Absolutely electrifying! Such a stunner and I'm chuffed to bits seeing her finally making the show. The development story is quite remarkable. Aston had it spot on with the V8 in the end I think. I've seen one with a 6 being restored many years ago (taking ages) and the styling of this particular design has always made my heart pounding. The result wasn't near this immaculate piece of work I must say, but we are of course witnessing Tyrrell's here. Done brilliantly 💓 Happy Easter 🥚🐣🐇

[@richardsheil5289]

Straight 6

[@chrischadwick3079]

Superb car,the best of British makes me proud although I was aTractor Apprentice @ David Browns,thanks Ian.

[@nodrog777]

The best of the best. Loved everything about this episode. Such an iconic car, and, in my opinion, the best-looking of all the 60s Aston models. Like some others mention here, I fell for this car via Roger Moore and 'The Persuaders' - specifically the shots in the opening titles, but the colour on this one wins out over the gold in that programme, for me. And what a fantastic sound that V8 makes! I would buy this in a heartbeat (if I won the lottery, sadly haha)

[@barryhumphries4514]

Thank you! My favourite car since I was a child... Absolutely beautiful. 👀👍