[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/astons-hibernation-period\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/astons-hibernation-period\/","headline":"ASTON’S HIBERNATION PERIOD","name":"ASTON’S HIBERNATION PERIOD","description":"Emerging from the dark and wiping the sleep from off of its screen, an Aston Martin DBS that had been hibernating in a barn for 30 years is finally awake and ready for a new owner.\u00a0This incredible creature had been having a permanent doze since 1986, lying alone and unloved – it breaks our hearts! Not to worry though, the model is set to be offered for sale at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale at the famous race circuit on Friday […]","datePublished":"2016-05-12","dateModified":"2016-08-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Feature-9.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Feature-9.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/astons-hibernation-period\/","about":["CLASSIC CARS"],"wordCount":375,"keywords":["1968","aston martin","auction","DBS"],"articleBody":"Emerging from the dark and wiping the sleep from off of its screen, an Aston Martin DBS that had been hibernating in a barn for 30 years is finally awake and ready for a new owner.\u00a0This incredible creature had been having a permanent doze since 1986, lying alone and unloved – it breaks our hearts!Not to worry though, the model is set to be offered for sale at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale at the famous race circuit on Friday 20th May.\u00a0It isn’t the first vintage car to be found hiding this year though, as we wrote a couple of months ago about a Jaguar E-type that was discovered in an overgrown garden in London… why is it never us that finds these motors?Luckily, three decades of lying underneath dust don’t seem to have harmed the DBS, as it’s all in one piece and, aesthetically speaking, it’s in a condition that’s close to any other from the Aston Martin brand.The first owner of the car took delivery of it in November 1968 and it’s finished in mink bronze with a red Connolly leather interior.\u00a0Specs in the vehicle included a Motorola radio, Borg Warner automatic gear box, power-assisted steering and air conditioning – it was quite the luxury vehicle in its day.\u00a0Its second owner, a man called Mr Pasqua – according to documentation – who lived in Jersey, bought it in 1970 and used it regularly until 1986, having racked up just 30,565 miles on the clock.And it was in Jersey that the dear Aston was rolled into a barn and all but forgotten about until now; it’s ready to be one of the most exciting sales at Silverstone this month.\u00a0It’s likely that its engine will need a full restoration, having been out of commission for so long, but that original six-cylinder engine will sound like a dream when you get back up to full performance.According to Aston Martin, this DBS is one of only 787 models produced, so you’re really going to be getting a slice of history when you pick this car up. The price estimate for the sale of the model is between \u00a350,000 and \u00a360,000 – not bad for a vintage car with all of its original features."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Classic Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/classic-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"ASTON’S HIBERNATION PERIOD","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/astons-hibernation-period\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]