The automatic transmission remains an image problem, but it can be a mechanical issue as well, especially
on early production cars.
Build quality in a range
of early production cars I sampled was also good, with solid fit and finish and no squeaks or rattles observed.
Overall, the Vantage looks stunning and feels special inside, but it's worth noting that
our early production car wasn't perfect, with some erratic panel gaps visible through the disguise.
One unfortunate bit is that this car does not have its original motor, but it does have a period - correct one from what was said to be
an earlier production car.
All the interior panels lined up well on
the early production cars we drove, and they fixed a few of the gripes people had with the last version.
Three special DBS colours were also introduced for the launch cars and
early production cars, Lightning Silver, Casino Royale and Storm Black although these were also made available at additional cost on other cars in the range.
In 1962, Oldsmobile offered the Jetfire Sports Coupe, one of
the earliest production cars with a turbocharged engine.