{"id":896756,"date":"2026-07-09T10:51:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=896756"},"modified":"2026-07-09T10:51:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:51:07","slug":"jay-leno-drives-ringbrothers-wild-1100-hp-aston-martin-dbs-octavia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/jay-leno-drives-ringbrothers-wild-1100-hp-aston-martin-dbs-octavia\/","title":{"rendered":"Jay Leno Drives Ringbrothers&#8217; Wild 1,100-HP Aston Martin DBS &#8220;Octavia&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Ringbrothers has built a reputation for turning classic automobiles into world-class restomods, and its latest creation, code-named &#8220;Octavia,&#8221; may be one of the company&#8217;s most ambitious projects to date. Recently showcased alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jaylenosgarage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jay Leno<\/a>, the custom-built machine reimagines a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1967%e2%86%921972-aston-martin-dbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1971 Aston Martin DBS<\/a>, transforming one of the marque&#8217;s most overlooked grand tourers into an extraordinary high-performance masterpiece.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"Ringbrothers Turn a $50k &quot;Unwanted&quot; 1971 Aston Martin Into a 1,100HP Monster! | Jay Leno&#039;s Garage\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/evytDNkadqQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Ringbrothers Turn a $50k &quot;Unwanted&quot; 1971 Aston Martin Into a 1,100HP Monster! | Jay Leno&#039;s Garage\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/evytDNkadqQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The original donor car was a non-running six-cylinder DBS, a model that has long lived in the shadow of Aston Martin&#8217;s V8-powered icons. Typically valued between $50,000 and $80,000 in project condition, the car served as the perfect foundation for Ringbrothers&#8217; three-year engineering effort.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Virtually every exterior panel was replaced with lightweight carbon fiber, dramatically reducing weight while modernizing the car&#8217;s proportions. The bodywork was extensively widened, with the rear track stretched by 10 inches and the front by 8 inches, giving the classic Aston an unmistakably muscular stance without sacrificing its timeless silhouette.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-2.png' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-2.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-2-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-2-770x433.png 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-2-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-2-293x165.png 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-2-1400x788.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Power comes from Ford&#8217;s renowned Coyote V8, paired with a bespoke Harrop supercharger developed in Australia. The result is an astonishing output of up to 1,100 horsepower\u2014far beyond anything envisioned for the original DBS. Supporting that immense performance is a C6 Corvette rear transaxle, a fully integrated roll cage, and numerous modern upgrades, including advanced Gentex auto-dimming sun visors, blending contemporary technology with handcrafted craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-3.png' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-3.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-3.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-3-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-3-770x433.png 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-3-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-3-293x165.png 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-3-1400x788.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                Photo courtesy of Jay Leno&#8217;s Garage\r\n                <\/div><\/figure>\n<p>The finished product delivers the character of a modern supercar wrapped in vintage British styling, proving that thoughtful engineering can elevate even the most underrated classics. During the feature, Jay Leno experiences the immense power firsthand on rain-soaked California roads, piloting the rear-wheel-drive machine without the safety net of traction control.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-4.png' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-4.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-4.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-4-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-4-770x433.png 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-4-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-4-293x165.png 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1971-Aston-Martin-DBS-Octavia-Restomod-4-1400x788.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                Photo courtesy of Jay Leno&#8217;s Garage\r\n                <\/div><\/figure>\n<p>Along the way, he also reflects on Aston Martin&#8217;s enduring connection to James Bond, sharing stories about the late Sean Connery, whose portrayal of the iconic spy helped cement the brand&#8217;s place in automotive history.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jaylenosgarage\">Jay Leno&#8217;s Garage<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"badge-shape ytBadgeSupportedRendererBadgeShape ytBadgeSupportedRendererBadgeShapeStyleTypeVerifiedArtist\">\n<div class=\"ytBadgeShapeIcon\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ytBadgeShapeText\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ringbrothers has built a reputation for turning classic automobiles into world-class restomods, and its latest creation, code-named &#8220;Octavia,&#8221; may be one of the company&#8217;s most ambitious projects to date. 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