To Be OFFERED AT AUCTIONEstimate:
£375,000 - £425,000
- Equipped with its original engine
- Originally finished in Silver Birch
- Retains a number of interesting features from new
- Perfect opportunity for a no-expense spared restoration
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Please note that this lot will need to be collected in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
It is near impossible to mention a DB5 without associating it with
the secret agent that found himself behind the wheel of one in the
1964 film Goldfinger. Little did Aston Martin know at the time that
that vehicle would be forever linked with 007 and his exploits,
and, in the process, the DB5 is considered by many as "The Most
Famous Car in the World." It would make many return appearances in
future James Bond films; in the real world, DB5s are adored by
those who've ever had the privilege of taking one for a drive for
their elegant style, race-bred performance, luxurious interior, and
English sporting character.
Introduced in the fall of 1963, the DB5 evolved from the
development of five different iterations of the world beating DB4.
With an increase in engine displacement to 4.0-litres, the latest
and final maturation of Tadek Marek's all-alloy, twin-camshaft,
six-cylinder engine was able to produce 282 horsepower and was
capable of a 0-60 mph run in 8.1 seconds and a top speed of 141
mph. After the first 50 cars came off the assembly line, the DB5
received a five-speed manual gearbox that was provided by ZF, which
allowed for more comfortable high-speed cruising. Improvements such
as the fitting of an alternator, tinted glass in the now electric
windows, and for the first time, standard-fitted triple
carburettors completed this new model.
DB5/2018/R has the rare privilege of being just one chassis number
off from one of the few cars that were produced as the Goldfinger
press cars. Originally ordered in Silver Birch - just like the one
on the silver screen - chassis number 2018 was completed with red
leather seats. It was also ordered with a host of optional
equipment: the list included chrome roadwheels, a heated rear
screen, side window vents, Motorola radio, three ear hub caps, two
Marchal foglamps, Fiam horn, and detachable headrest. First
delivered to Eton Motor Group in November of 1965, the DB5
eventually made its way to Australia, where it was recorded by the
Aston Martin Owners Club in 1991.
Purchased by the current owner in 2008, chassis DB5/2018/R has been
kept in storage for over a decade. Now in need of a complete
overhaul, this is the perfect opportunity for any owner looking for
a long-term project.
Should you want more information on the condition of this lot and
or discuss the possibility of an in-situ inspection, please contact
our office at
+44 (0) 20 7851 7070 or email Britta Buchmann
at
[email protected]To
view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf20.