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The last Aston Martin DBS to roll of the production line in September 1972 is going under the hammer after it was discovered in a barn in southern England. The rusty car, which is the same model as a James Bond ride, is estimated to fetch upwards to $77,000 when COYS auctions it off March 10. "Aston Martin developed the DBS as an addition to their range in response to customer requests for a roomier more comfortable car," reads the COYS page. "It was based on an enlarged DB6 platform chassis but used De Dion rear suspension and was clothed in a masterfully elegant shape by young English designer William Towns." The car colour is called Dubonnet Rosso and the number on the chassis indicates it was the last to roll off the production line. It was purchased by an Aston Martin enthusiast in 1975 and has been dry stored since 1980. "It's been sitting in a barn since 1980 and now wants to be introduced back again to its previous glory," said COYS running associate Chris Routlege to BBC. "The windows are broken, the interior trim is missing and its rusty, but it’s all there."

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The exterior of the last Aston Martin DBS ever made.

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The interior of the last Aston Martin DBS ever made.

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The exterior of the last Aston Martin DBS ever made.

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The exterior of the last Aston Martin DBS ever made.

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The chassis and engine numbers on the last Aston Martin DBS ever made in 1972

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The wheel of the last Aston Martin DBS ever made.

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The last ever production line Aston Martin DBS car is displayed with missing trim on March 2, 2015 in London, England. On show at the Aston Martin Park Lane showroom, the rare car shows plenty of wear and tear after sitting in a barn in Surrey since 1980. COYS Spring Classics will auction the DBS on March 10, 2015 - with an estimate of £25,000 - £40,000.Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

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The last ever production line Aston Martin DBS car is displayed on March 2, 2015 in London, England.Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

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The last ever production line Aston Martin DBS car is displayed on March 2, 2015 in London, England.Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

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The last ever production line Aston Martin DBS car is displayed on March 2, 2015 in London, England.Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

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The last ever production line Aston Martin DBS car is displayed with some trim and other parts placed on the rear seat on March 2, 2015 in London, England.Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

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The last ever production line Aston Martin DBS car is displayed on March 2, 2015 in London, England.Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

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The last ever production line Aston Martin DBS car is displayed on March 2, 2015 in London, England.Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

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The last ever production line Aston Martin DBS car is displayed on March 2, 2015 in London, England.Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

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