I think this will always be my favourite Aston

Quantum of solace opening sequence.....enough said!

Beautiful bodywork, pleasant interior, big ass V12, naturally aspirated, and manual. All boxes ticked. 👌

I’d have this over the new DBS!

This was way back in the day when AM's slogan was Beauty, Power and Soul. They weren't wrong. 😂

Personally I think this dbs was the last truly beautiful car ever made . Yeh ferraris are faster but I don't care this car to me is perfection

Money no object this would be _the_ modern classic wouldn't it? Gorgeous, great engine, top notch brand.

A manual DBS il literally a DREAM, wow!

I still reckon this is the most beautiful car ever made. It hasn’t aged one bit.

For me the Aston’s of 10-15 years ago are perfection, especially compared to how their new cars look, the DBS is gorgeous, a million times more beautiful than the modern Aston’s!

One of the most badass looking cars out there. It's aged sooo well

Peugeot 205 GTi would be a great episode, not many modern videos out there of them!

Surely one of the best looking cars Aston have ever produced.

I absolutely adore this car. My all time favourite Aston.

One of my most favourite cars ever made. Loving the Aston Martin content lately James. Keep up the good work ;)

I really appreciate the dedication for this series James, this is bliss for us in today's context and youtube content

All these years later, I still think this is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. I still want one.

This video makes so much sense with what you just posted on your channel... No wonder you were tempted and bought one!!!

Couldn't agree more. I too have been shopping manual DBS. Love the modern classic series. It was fun chatting in Geneva over the SVJ and AM-RB 003. Keep up the awesome content. Love it!

This car means a lot to me as it was what started my love for cars, my uncle bought one new in 2008 and took me round in it. It was the same colour as this one and had the same red seats. Truly a modern classic

I hate to admit this, but this was my first time watching your modern classics series and I instantly want more (a good thing I've got 11 more episodes to watch). As always, an informative, captivating delivery that drew me in - thumbs up.

i remember the first promotional video for this car. That howl form the exhaust instantly made it one of my all-time dreamcars

I used to work at a car dealership and we had a blacked out manual come in. Till this day, it's still stands for me the best looking car ever. Simply timeless! I really hope you go ahead and buy one!!

You describe the driving sensation sooo well!! I wish I could drive one once! Also you view on modern super cars... spot on!

The way you describe the cars your drive is fantastic and unlike anyone else on the KZfaq platform, you’re like the Nigella Lawson of the car world! Love the videos Keep up the good great work 👍

Recently swapped to an Aston from 10 years of M5s... Glad to be here, a delight every trip...

This video helped me realise what I love about your channel. Your incredible ability to put into words the sublime, and characterise the inanimate. Brilliant as always. Thank you James :)

If this guy isnt a top gear presenter within the next few years I’ll be surprised. No one is as good as him at describing the emotion of driving these cars. Great review again James

This car is astonishing amazing video James love this Modern Classic Series!

This is my all time favorite car, and I am so endeared to it, thanks James!

I used to be a Mailman and one of my first drops everyday was a real estate company the owner had a black DBS as his daily driver I delivered in that area for 2 and Abit years but always found myself in awe of this beautiful car everytime I saw it definitely a modern classic

The Manual DBS and the DB9 are up there on my list of epic Astons, love the way they look.

One of most beautiful car ever made by Aston Martin. One day.. If I could save such money its first car on my list to buy. This soundtrack and car presence is just godly!

Great video! I love these modern classic car videos.

Great vid as usual, Jeremy clarkson loves that beast!

That's the car that made me fall in love with Aston Martin, what a car!

I know that feeling, i love that feeling, there really isn't anything quite like it. Awesome, beautiful, brilliant.

Great content James, as always. I have been wondering for years if I should change my beloved 997 Turbo manual for a manual DBS, it's so beautiful, my dream car since Casino Royal. When I start to think about it I instantly remember that this is a car made for a very wealthy person from a maintenance standpoint of view, and even if I can afford to buy it, I'm not sure if I can afford to own it.

Adore this car! V12 Super GT with a manual ❤️❤️

Absolutely amazing video James! I love this Aston Martin, and even though you say, that you’re trying your best to explain yourself, I believe that you’re doing great! I love this video so much!! You raise important points! Thank you for this video!!

This DBS is the most beautiful car Aston Martin has created.

Gentleman express......... Wow what a beautiful expression..... only Mr. JWW the one & only

FANTASTIC, great opinions, we need to get emotions back into cars. Performance figures matter too much at the moment. Please get one 👍🏼

Such a great series - keep it up James!

Always loved this car...great review and realy nice how you described the car and driving experience 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

nice review from real car enthusiast who reflects driver prospective..the DBS is a beauty master peace and feel lucky to own one in 6 speed manual :)

It has been and will always be my dream car. The DBS is the ultimate car for me, and should be for almost anybody !!

I bought my 2010 DBS 4 days ago, its an auto/paddle shift and I'm a UK size 12!!! If your large Rugby sized man it's the perfect option! Believe me.

Great review - more classic reviews please. Aston DBS - probably the best car ever.

One of my favorite cars Aston has ever made! Beautiful car

I've always wanted one since seeing Daniel Craig take his along the Italian lakes,absolute stunner. I think James,you and the manual gearbox should head off to a fancy hotel for the weekend and have a good time ;) Would love a manual one of these in my Lotto garage. James keep up the great videos with this Modern Day Classic Series..

I have a solace grey manual dbs with 2+2 and B&O I feel so special when I drive it, but I think it is two mondeo v6 welded together, and there are a lot of ford bits inside, the damping is incredible you are right about this

Mr Jww - I have appreciated your Vida for your enthusiasm for the DBS - so much so I've traded in my DB9 V for a DBS - I hope I don't regret the cost increase as I'm planning for it to be a 'Keeper' for the next 20 years.....

Great choice! - I couldnt think of a modern classic that I would rather have. The gearbox, n/a v12 and the design 😍🙌

Enjoying these. Much fresher approach then others who annually take there cars to Nurburgring for a yawn fest. Keep it up big man

Timeless Aston Martin will get a lot of online traffic today, I can’t afford one but still logging on for a look, as usual excellent video

James, listen man. You NEED one of these. The V12s are fading away and one paired with a rowing box from Aston, we're talking unicorns. If that wasn't enough, the timeless looks of the DBS are to die for! Get one while they are still within a rich man's budget. Soon they'll be all stored in billionaires' temp controlled toy sheds. This is the one James, do it...

The best looking,best sounding grand tourer of all time.DBS YOU BEAUTY!james its time you should get one!just look at it

My favourite Aston of all time!! Would really like seeing you own one of these, they suit you so well!

"The accelerator is as wide as a fish finger"... Hahahah. Great technical write up James!

Awesome review James, would also love to see the v8 vantage 4.3l in this serie!

I get what you are saying! So much more pleasure to be had by driving a car of this era, rather than current power/g/timing obsessed sports cars. Every gear change an experience to be savoured, finessed, sometimes perfected, and just executed for the fun of it sometimes. Paddle shift boxes leave me absolutely cold as they suck the character out of a drive train. A huge power band to be exploited rather than just click/click/click keeping the revs in a 2k band like twin-clutch boxes encourage you to do. And throttle response that really matters when execute a change, up or down, it is the driver that determines the quality of the operation, not the software! I am definitely sticking with my naturally aspirated, V8, rear wheel drive manual...!

Best Aston by far, My business partner owns the new DBS superleggera £247,000 yet it doesnt feel its worth that amount. This DBS just looks awesome tech inside yes is dated now was even back then but the styling and engine wow.

You should apply for being a Top Gear presentator, you have this kind of love and understanding of automotive that the old crew had, especially M. Jeremy Clarkson. And your video there reminds me so much of his feelings about this very same car he tested on a damp day in Scotland 👌

That'll do James, glad you enjoyed it 👏👏👏🇬🇧

Awww you keep tantalising me with these cars. My list grows 😁🤘

Would love to know how this compares to a v12 vantage manual

This series just keeps killing it, keep it going! Also just more affordable classic cars that other people suggest would be great - also just want to see your thoughts on a mk1/2 mx5 😂🙌🏻

Such a gentleman, James. It's one of the best cars of all time

One of my all time favorites!

This car & the old vanquish S. Just perfect cars in every way

Your articulation is exceptional Mr JWW!

I have my own DBS now for a year and I love it and yes it’s a Manual the only way to go . I don’t think I will ever sell it either it always puts a smile on my face every time I start it up !

This series made me prefer modern classics to modern supercars

Really fun drove my DBS last night and come back thinking not sure a GT can get better than this!

Peak of modern Aston Martin design for me. I would take the DBS over any of the current range. Just look how perfect it looks!! Plus it’s Bond’s car - doesn’t get any better.

Agreed. True driving is about feel and emotion, I’m with you. Manual Balboni anyone?

Listening to the cars coming out of this classic series has really reminded mew of how great these classic cars sounded... we have some great sounding cars now, even buy twin turbo standards... but 10 or so years ago, it was just raw engines, nothing else, and they just sound sensational

Another great video, thanks!

Watching this video and I am subscribing to your channel. What a beautiful car.

Great video James. Would be curious to know if you prefer the DBS over the V12 Vantage with a manual gearbox. Thanks!

Love this car so much, James you need one!

I have always said the most disappointing thing about driving my DB9 is that you can't see how beautiful it looks. Wonderful cars from a golden era of Aston Martin.

James she is a beauty! Amazing NA V12. Shes the dream for me.

A design that has aged remarkably well. Stunning.

Yes engines been built in Cologne Germany,but its still two Ford Duratec 3.0 engines sticked together by design. New 5.2 Twin Turbo are different story. Honestly its a great engine and probably one of the best sounding v12 ever made,so I cant really see the problem.

Do it James! It suits you so well.

My favourite Aston, So purposeful has a great stance on the road, elegant yet aggressive design but not over the top just right, the engine makes a Sublime sound nothing Artificial about the sound either, cars these days pop and bang all Manufactured for atmosphere, this is what a Aston should be NA V12 you have to work for the power, this car has an old school charm which makes it very special!!😍

Get one James!! You deserve it!

Great tactile review! Is it the audio settings, or is it quite noisy in the cabin?

Great use of words to describe the magnificence of this car

I am loving the modern classics series.

I really feel like this dbs design is timeless

Great car and excellent explanation, thank you!

One of the best looking cars money can buy, no doubt about it

One of my all time favorites...

That back end 👌🏼

brilliantly presented and translated

Wasn't expecting this to be featured in Modern Classics already. I think it's still my favourite all time car. The combination of masculine and feminine design elements is only meeted by Ferrari, although the DBS is the best execution of it imo. The sound of that V12 in combination with the manual box. Yep, I'd drive a green one if I could afford it.

Quality comments, quality ride. Thank YOU.