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Ringbrothers unveiled a radically reimagined 1971 Aston Martin DBS<\/a> on Friday at The Quail<\/a>, A Motorsports Gathering, calling the fully bespoke commission\u2014nicknamed \u201cOCTAVIA\u201d\u2014the most advanced build in the Wisconsin shop\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

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The project, Ringbrothers\u2019<\/a> first Aston Martin and its Monterey Car Week<\/a> debut, consumed more than 12,000 hours of engineering and fabrication. Starting with a donor DBS, the team re-created the classic fastback\u2019s shape in carbon fiber and integrated a full structural cage, then stretched, widened and re-proportioned the chassis to deliver modern dynamics without abandoning the original silhouette.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s nearly impossible to convey all the intricacies that went into engineering this car,\u201d co-owner Mike Ring said. \u201cWe\u2019ve combined the ferocity of American muscle with the stiff upper lip of English sophistication.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Power comes from a Ford Performance 5.0-liter V-8 topped by a 2.65-liter Harrop supercharger, rated at 805 horsepower in street tune. A six-speed manual sends power to the rear wheels. The DBS rides on a custom Roadster Shop FAST TRACK chassis with Fox RS SV fixed-valve coilovers, Ringbrothers-designed front uprights and a wheelbase extended by 3 inches. Track width grows 8 inches at the front and 10 inches at the rear. Braking is via 14-inch Brembo rotors with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers.<\/p>\n

One-off, three-piece centerlock wheels\u2014developed with designer Gary Ragle and HRE\u2014pay homage to the factory look. Exterior finish is BASF Glasurit Double-0 Silver with Nuclear Olive Green accents. Trim and brightwork were CNC-milled from billet aluminum or 3D-printed in stainless steel.<\/p>\n

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Inside, a carbon-fiber dash, stainless accents, brass-machined door handles, pleated leather and extensive carbon weave create a modernist cabin. The car also debuts Gentex\u2019s auto-dimming visors in a road application and integrates a multi-camera system \u201cworthy of Q-Branch,\u201d the builders said. Ringbrothers\u2019 trademark wit appears underhood with custom valve covers reading \u201cAston Martini\u201d and a martini-glass dipstick.<\/p>\n

Co-owner Jim Ring framed the build as an exercise in imagination and execution. \u201cWe asked ourselves, \u2018What would an MI6 agent drive on holiday?\u2019 This was the result.\u201d<\/p>\n

The unveiling broadens Ringbrothers\u2019 footprint beyond the American muscle builds that made its name, signaling growing demand for coachbuilt, cross-cultural restomods that blend classic design with contemporary performance hardware. No pricing or production plans were disclosed; \u201cOCTAVIA\u201d is a one-off commission.<\/p>\n

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