Vehicle Description
1964 Aston Martin DB5 For Sale USA Delivered LHD, 5-Speed Manual,
Factory Air Conditioning LMC is very proud to offer for sale this
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Most would agree the Aston Martin DB5 is the
marque's most iconic model ever produced. Made famous by being
driven on-screen by James Bond made this car a recognizable piece
of pop culture. Enthusiasts who eagerly ran to slip behind the
wheel soon discovered that, on a twisting alpine road, Aston
Martin's latest and greatest creation also had the performance to
match its Carrozzeria Touring bodywork. While based on essentially
the same 98-inch-wheelbase steel platform chassis as the DB4, the
DB5 boasted nearly 170 updates and modifications over the outgoing
DB4, most noticeably the handsome competition-style covered,
faired-in headlights used on most DB4GTs. Also was the new
4.0-liter engine, an inline-six of all-aluminum construction with
dual overhead camshafts, fed by triple carburetors as on the
previous DB4 Vantage. It was capable of 282 horsepower providing a
top speed of 141 mph. The larger engine also provided some 40
pound-feet of torque over the DB4's 3.7-liter unit, making the car
slightly more responsive at lower rpms. When combined with a fully
synchromesh ZF five-speed manual transmission with overdrive, it
resulted in a true driver's automobile that was swift, surefooted,
and comfortable-a gentleman's express par excellence. This
spectacular Aston Martin DB5 presented here was ordered new by its
original owner John Barnes of Haverford, Pennsylvania. Only 193 LHD
examples were ever built for the US market making this rarer than
the European delivered cars. Factory finished in the iconic color
of Snow Shadow Grey complemented by a stunning Dark Blue leather,
this example looks classic and elegant. Shown on the build sheet
are several non-standard equipment items including a Normalair air
conditioner, Blaupunkt Koln TR radio, heated rear screen, 3.73
limited slip differential and two Britax Safety bolts to front
seats. Over the last few years, the team at Legendary Motorcar
completed a ground up restoration on this beautiful Aston Martin
DB5. Prior to restoration, the car was a very complete original
example which made the process a lot easier. The body was taken
down to bare metal, prepped to show quality and then sprayed in its
original color of Snow Shadow Gray. The interior was completely
re-trimmed in this beautiful Dark Blue leather, the gauges restored
and other interior pieces refinished so that it looks brand new.
The numbers matching 4.0L inline six engine was completely rebuilt
along with the other drivetrain components. A great amount of time
and expense was taken to restore and obtain the correct parts.The
undercarriage was completely refinished as well just as it left the
assembly line when new. This Aston Martin DB5 is an exceptional
freshly restored example with only test miles since new.
Documenting this beautiful automobile is the Aston Martin build
sheet and some registration documentation from previous ownership.
The DB5 is one of the most iconic automobiles ever produced and a
must have for any serious collector. Additional Details: 1964 ASTON
MARTIN DB5 -
