Vehicle Description
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Designed by the Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring
Superleggera and launched in 1963, the DB5 was an evolution of the
final series of DB4. The iconic DB5 is famous for being the most
recognised cinematic James Bond car, first appearing in the film
Goldfinger in 1964.
The main differences between the DB4 Series V and the DB5 are the
all-aluminium engine, enlarged from 3.7 Litres to 4.0 Litres. A new
ZF five-speed gearbox (except for some of the very first DB5s) and
three SU carburettors. Standard equipment on the DB5 included
reclining seats, wool pile carpets, electric windows, twin fuel
tanks, chrome wire wheels, oil cooler, magnesium-alloy body built
to superleggera patent technique, full leather trim in the cabin
and a fire extinguisher.
Delivered new to the United Kingdom in left-hand drive this Aston
Martin DB5 was first registered in November 1963 and is one of 42
DB5 saloons originally finished in Fiesta Red. Its first owner is
recorded as one A J R Whiteway of North Common, Chailey, Sussex,
who kept the car until 1970 when it passed to one D Blackmore of
Esher. According to the AMOC register it also took part in the Fort
Belvedere Concours at Blackmore and was awarded 3rd place in
1970.
Previously part of an International collection, the DB5 is about to
undergo full JD Classics recommissioning and detailing after long
term storage.
Further details to follow.
