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You might be forgiven for thinking you have to be a millionaire to own a classic Aston Martin – but there are still some steals to be found if you shop around.

Coys is auctioning this unrestored 1972 DBS – the last production car – at its Spring Classics sale, and with an estimate of between £25-40k it’s potentially very good value for classic car fans.

But if you’re no good with a spanner and don’t want an unrestored car, there are still some great value Astons out there. Such as this little lot…

V8 saloon

The V8 range – particularly the coveted Vantage versions – have steadily surged in value as classic car fans now unable to afford the DB4, DB5 and DB6 increasingly appreciate its looks and performance.

There are plenty out there being advertised with six-figure prices, but among the deals we found out there were this tidy 1978 Series III V8 for £65,000. Click here for more pictures.
 

DB7

The DB7 is the real investment tip here. It’s currently languishing in the price territory previously occupied by the DBS, but values are already beginning to slowly increase.

If you shop around you can still pick up the straight six-engined cars for less than £20,000, like this 1999 model we found for £19k. 
 

V8 Vantage

Here’s proof you don’t need to be a Premiership footballer to enjoy a 21st century Aston Martin.

The V8 Vantage was originally introduced in 2005 but is still on sale largely unaltered a decade later, meaning the early models are a great value way of enjoying the looks and the exhaust howl of the current range. Check out this 2005 V8 we found – yours for less than £35k, less than half the price of a new one.
 

Cygnet

We know what you’re thinking – it's not a proper Aston Martin, is it?

The traditionalists might sneer at this Aston-tweaked version of the Toyota IQ, but the fact it didn’t prove a hit during its short production run means that fewer than 150 were made, which means it’ll (eventually) be coveted by classic fans for its rarity.

Enjoy it for what is – the IQ’s clever packaging with an added touch of luxury – and eventually the classic car world will change its outlook on the currently unloved Cygnet. Play the long game for £23k.
 

DB9

The DB7 might be beautiful, but even its biggest fans will admit the build quality of the early models and the lack of headroom make its DB9 successor easier to live with.

It’s a superb GT and early examples are getting more affordable than you might think – we found this 2005 model, with only 19,000 miles on the clock, for a shade under £42k. Be warned, though: unlike most of the older Astons, this one’s still on the way down price-wise, so if you wait a little longer the DB9 should become even more affordable.