2025 Ringbrothers Aston Martin DBS “Octavia” (1971)

The Ringbrothers Aston Martin DBS “Octavia” is a one-off restomod that reimagines a 1971 British grand tourer as a futuristic Bond car. Commissioned by a private client and unveiled at The Quail in 2025, the build demonstrates the Wisconsin shop’s signature blend of craftsmanship, humor, and audacity.

What began as a straightforward restomod quickly evolved into a fully bespoke project. According to designer Gary Ragle, the vision “snowballed” during development, and in the end almost nothing of the original DBS was left intact—save for the power window switches. The body is now all carbon fiber, with widened fenders (+8 inches front, +10 inches rear), a stretched wheelbase (+3 inches), and muscular proportions sitting over custom HRE centerlock wheels. Beneath the bodywork lies a custom Roadster Shop chassis with Fox RS SV coilovers, giving the car modern dynamics to match its looks.

Power comes from a supercharged Ford Performance 5.0-liter Coyote V8, tuned to 805 horsepower and paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Performance credentials aside, the car is loaded with easter eggs: valve covers labeled “Aston Martini”, a dipstick shaped like a martini glass (with an olive), a handgun-inspired handbrake, a “Double-O Silver” paint finish, and a SHAKN license plate. Even the name Octavia nods to the Bond film Octopussy.

The interior and details push the project into ultra-custom territory. Trim elements are crafted from 3D-printed stainless steel supplied by Azoth 3D, while auto-dimming sunshades by Gentex adjust transparency to suit driving conditions. The shifter, headrest collars, and even exterior badging are bespoke parts, blending modern tech with classic British styling cues.

Debuted at Monterey Car Week, the Octavia is Ringbrothers’ first Aston Martin build and a bold declaration of what happens when tradition, technology, and imagination collide. Though the cost remains undisclosed, the result is nothing short of a fantasy machine—half Bond homage, half American hot rod, and entirely unique.