The New James Bond Car? Ringbrothers 1971 Aston Martin DBS OCTAVIA @RorZFilms1

Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

What if James Bond’s Aston Martin was reimagined for the modern era? Meet the one-of-one Ringbrothers 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 – a bespoke creation that blends British heritage, 007 mystique, and cutting-edge engineering.

Unveiled at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, this build pays tribute to the classic Aston Martin made famous in Bond films while rewriting the rules of design. From the widened stance and carbon fiber bodywork to the supercharged Ford Coyote V8 under the reverse-hinged clamshell hood, it’s a car that feels like Q Branch had a hand in its creation.

Inside, the interior channels vintage Aston Martin cues but adds futuristic innovation — 3D-printed details, carbon fiber, leather, and photochromic Gentex visors that feel straight out of a spy movie. Every detail is crafted to be unique, from the stainless exhaust tips to bespoke HRE wheels inspired by Aston’s DNA.

🔎 Highlights:

We hear from:
Mike Ring - Owner/Partner
Jim Ring - Owner/Partner
Gary Ragle - Designer
Ryan Fielding - Fabricator

Full carbon fiber body with widened proportions

Reverse-hinged clamshell hood for dramatic engine reveals

5.0L Supercharged Ford Coyote V8 with Harrop supercharger

One-off HRE wheels designed exclusively for this build

Interior blending 1970s Aston luxury with modern tech

Q-worthy gadgets: Gentex photochromic visors & smart mirrors

Custom exhaust, diffuser, and carbon weave patterns

This is not just a restomod. It’s a Bond-worthy re-imagination of the Aston Martin DBS V8 — a car built for the world’s most stylish secret agent.

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
Shop footage from Kahn Media

Chapters

00:00 – Intro at the Ringbrothers booth
00:56 – Meet the 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 project
01:17 – Scanning the original DBS & CAD design process
01:43 – Widened stance & dramatic proportions
02:12 – Wheel design & HRE one-off collaboration
02:51 – Engine bay reveal: clamshell hood & supercharged Coyote V8
03:41 – Interior: carbon fiber meets vintage Aston style
04:49 – Body details: glass, trim, carbon fiber craftsmanship
06:00 – James Bond touches & 007 design Easter eggs
07:10 – One-off bespoke commission explained
08:41 – Functional aero & Aston DNA design elements
10:07 – Innovative tech: Gentex visors, mirrors & lighting
12:03 – Custom exhaust, diffuser & carbon fiber weave patterns
14:04 – Ringbrothers design philosophy & bespoke builds
16:02 – Front end details: grille, headlights & hood scoop
17:14 – Final thoughts & design opportunities
17:26 – Why an Aston Martin? The client’s choice
18:53 – Engineering insights: drivetrain & performance goals
20:28 – Build process: scanning, carbon fiber, and cage structure
23:06 – The challenges of carbon construction
24:40 – Balancing vintage feel with modern technology
26:08 – Ringbrothers team effort & fabrication showcase
27:04 – Fab tour: modular radiator support & firewall engineering
29:05 – Precision machining & bumper fitment
31:33 – Upcoming fabrication: hood structure & intake design
32:10 – Custom glass challenges & solutions

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