Aston Martin DB5, 1964

Chassis No.: DB5/1586R

€623 000 | Sold

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.

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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

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