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Aston Martin DB5 – 1964
The item was sold for 747 600 €
Fees include commission and taxes.
Aston Martin DB5 - 1964
ERRATUM: Vehicle sold without technical control.
Chassis n° DB5/1586R
French registration
French registration title
"A DB5 restored to the highest standards of the brand!
"A DB5 restored to higher standards than those of the brand!"
Introduced in July 1963, the DB5 is more than a new model from
from Newport Pagnell, a sort of evolution of the already iconic
already iconic DB4. The most important change is to be found
under the hood, with the engine's displacement increased
increased to 4 l (compared with 3.6 l for the previous version of the
6-cylinder double overhead camshaft), fed by three SU carburetors
SU carburetors and rapidly combined with a 5-speed ZF gearbox
gearbox with overdrive, delivering 282 hp at
at 5,500 rpm. Externally, there was little to differentiate the
the DB5 from the latest DB4 Series 5, but a number of technical
such as the alternator,
Girling disc brakes instead of Dunlops,
Sundym windows, electric windows and a standard oil pressure
pressure meter as standard.
At the time of its presentation, no other production car matched the
Aston-Martin DB5. British chauvinism? Here's what a journalist from
Motor journalist wrote after his test drive: "Like all classic
classic Grand Tourer, it combines high speed with comfort
comfort, and the harder you push it, the more pleasure it gives you.
The DB5 is truly entertaining for those who are capable of
to exploit its incredible performance, handling and braking.
and braking. It will also carry four people (just) and a
and some luggage, with the needs of a family (if any) not)
not being completely sacrificed to speed and elegance.
"60 years later, the charm and magic are still there...
The car that illustrates these pages has an astonishing history. Sold
sold new in England and first registered on May 22
May 1964 with number 4 LLP, this original RHD (Right Hand Drive) was
Drive) was acquired second-hand in 1972 by a young man of 26, as a replacement for...
his Triumph TR4A. The first-named Roy
kept the car until the late 2000s, when it was bought
when it was purchased by Alain Aziza, CEO of garage Auto Performance
Performance, official Aston Martin importer for France.
Prior to this, the car had been restored under Roy's supervision
supervision, between 2006 and 2007, at one of the most renowned
specialists in the field: Trinity Engineering,
having subcontracted the bodywork to Southern Classics.
Classics. Two photo binders testify to the quality and scope
and scope of the work carried out. The completely
rebuilt, with, as Roy admits, higher standards than those
factory requirements, is matching numbers, still equipped with
equipped with its 400/1537 engine. Repainted in Silver Birch with
burgundy leather interior, the car is still in exceptional
exceptional condition.
Purchased by a major marque collector on the death of
of Alain Aziza in 2021, this DB5 is still one of the finest examples
the most beautiful examples available on the market, iconic in this
in the color combination that suits it so well. Will you be
next to pass on the baton of this exceptional Aston Martin
Martin's enviable history?
ERRATUM: Vehicle sold without Contrôle Technique.
Introduced in July 1963, the DB5 was more than just a new
model from the Newport Pagnell-based marque, it was a sort
of evolution of the already iconic DB4. The biggest change was
to be found under the bonnet, with the engine's displacement
increased to 4 liters (compared with 3.6 liters for the previous
version of the 6-cylinder double overhead camshaft), fed by
three SU carburettors and quickly combined with a ZF 5-speed
gearbox with overdrive, enabling the unit to develop 282 hp at
5,500 rpm. Externally, there was little to differentiate the DB5 from
the latest DB4 Series 5, but a number of technical evolutions
discreetly enhanced the car, such as the alternator, Girling disc
brakes instead of Dunlops, Sundym windows, electric windows
and an oil pressure gauge as standard.
At the time of its presentation, no other production car matched
the Aston-Martin DB5. British chauvinism? Here's what a journalist
from The Motor wrote after his test drive: "Like all classic GT cars,
it combines enormous speed with comfort and the more you put
into your driving, the more the car returns for your entertainment.
And the DB5 really is entertaining to anyone who can exploit its
outstanding performance, handling and brakes. It will also carry
four people (just) and a fair amount of luggage so the merits of
family transport (if need be) have not been entirely sacrificed to
speed and elegant looks." 60 years later, the charm and magic
are still working...
The car that illustrates these pa
ERRATUM: Vehicle sold without technical control.
Chassis n° DB5/1586R
French registration
French registration title
"A DB5 restored to the highest standards of the brand!
"A DB5 restored to higher standards than those of the brand!"
Introduced in July 1963, the DB5 is more than a new model from
from Newport Pagnell, a sort of evolution of the already iconic
already iconic DB4. The most important change is to be found
under the hood, with the engine's displacement increased
increased to 4 l (compared with 3.6 l for the previous version of the
6-cylinder double overhead camshaft), fed by three SU carburetors
SU carburetors and rapidly combined with a 5-speed ZF gearbox
gearbox with overdrive, delivering 282 hp at
at 5,500 rpm. Externally, there was little to differentiate the
the DB5 from the latest DB4 Series 5, but a number of technical
such as the alternator,
Girling disc brakes instead of Dunlops,
Sundym windows, electric windows and a standard oil pressure
pressure meter as standard.
At the time of its presentation, no other production car matched the
Aston-Martin DB5. British chauvinism? Here's what a journalist from
Motor journalist wrote after his test drive: "Like all classic
classic Grand Tourer, it combines high speed with comfort
comfort, and the harder you push it, the more pleasure it gives you.
The DB5 is truly entertaining for those who are capable of
to exploit its incredible performance, handling and braking.
and braking. It will also carry four people (just) and a
and some luggage, with the needs of a family (if any) not)
not being completely sacrificed to speed and elegance.
"60 years later, the charm and magic are still there...
The car that illustrates these pages has an astonishing history. Sold
sold new in England and first registered on May 22
May 1964 with number 4 LLP, this original RHD (Right Hand Drive) was
Drive) was acquired second-hand in 1972 by a young man of 26, as a replacement for...
his Triumph TR4A. The first-named Roy
kept the car until the late 2000s, when it was bought
when it was purchased by Alain Aziza, CEO of garage Auto Performance
Performance, official Aston Martin importer for France.
Prior to this, the car had been restored under Roy's supervision
supervision, between 2006 and 2007, at one of the most renowned
specialists in the field: Trinity Engineering,
having subcontracted the bodywork to Southern Classics.
Classics. Two photo binders testify to the quality and scope
and scope of the work carried out. The completely
rebuilt, with, as Roy admits, higher standards than those
factory requirements, is matching numbers, still equipped with
equipped with its 400/1537 engine. Repainted in Silver Birch with
burgundy leather interior, the car is still in exceptional
exceptional condition.
Purchased by a major marque collector on the death of
of Alain Aziza in 2021, this DB5 is still one of the finest examples
the most beautiful examples available on the market, iconic in this
in the color combination that suits it so well. Will you be
next to pass on the baton of this exceptional Aston Martin
Martin's enviable history?
ERRATUM: Vehicle sold without Contrôle Technique.
Introduced in July 1963, the DB5 was more than just a new
model from the Newport Pagnell-based marque, it was a sort
of evolution of the already iconic DB4. The biggest change was
to be found under the bonnet, with the engine's displacement
increased to 4 liters (compared with 3.6 liters for the previous
version of the 6-cylinder double overhead camshaft), fed by
three SU carburettors and quickly combined with a ZF 5-speed
gearbox with overdrive, enabling the unit to develop 282 hp at
5,500 rpm. Externally, there was little to differentiate the DB5 from
the latest DB4 Series 5, but a number of technical evolutions
discreetly enhanced the car, such as the alternator, Girling disc
brakes instead of Dunlops, Sundym windows, electric windows
and an oil pressure gauge as standard.
At the time of its presentation, no other production car matched
the Aston-Martin DB5. British chauvinism? Here's what a journalist
from The Motor wrote after his test drive: "Like all classic GT cars,
it combines enormous speed with comfort and the more you put
into your driving, the more the car returns for your entertainment.
And the DB5 really is entertaining to anyone who can exploit its
outstanding performance, handling and brakes. It will also carry
four people (just) and a fair amount of luggage so the merits of
family transport (if need be) have not been entirely sacrificed to
speed and elegant looks." 60 years later, the charm and magic
are still working...
The car that illustrates these pa