Hear Why This 1971 Aston Martin DBS Is an "Irrational Desire"

“Whenever I see this car, no matter if it’s day or night, no matter from which angle I’m looking at it, I just fall in love.”

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For the latest installment in Petrolicious’ ongoing Made to Drive video series examining the unique bonds between people and their cars, the production company visits Michael von Trzebiatowski, the proud owner of a 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8. The TV show The Persuaders is what ignited Michael’s love for the DBS, identifying with the car Roger Moore drove. “Whenever I see this car, no matter if it’s day or night, no matter from which angle I’m looking at it, I just fall in love,” says Michael. When he finally found the right one in the right condition, he purchased it, however he had to keep his brother, who was handling his finances at the time, in the dark for over a year, hiding his “irrational desire” from his family.

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