Record Details

We have acquired an excellent DB5 Saloon, RHD, 5-speed Manual for sale. It is painted in a most attractive shade of California Sage with a complimentary beige leather and matching carpet interior. In excellent order, it has had the benefit of a recent major engine overhaul to 4.2 litre and a rebuilt and upgraded suspension, all of which was undertaken by RS Williams, one of the foremost of Aston Martin specialists.

A particularly pleasant car to drive, the panel work is extremely good; the chassis and sills are sound and it is overall, a very well presented and above average example of the DB5. The car comes with a substantial history and has a total of 66,562 recorded miles on the odometer.


History of the Model

The DB5 was announced in October 1963 at the Earls Court Motor show. The final development of the Series 5 DB4 introduced many of the features found later in the DB5, including the revised roofline and enlarged boot. The engine was enlarged to 4 litres by increasing the cylinder bore and the Vantage engine with triple SU carburettors became the standard engine specification. While early DB5s came with the same David Brown 4 speed gearbox, this was soon superseded with the introduction of a ZF 5-speed gearbox, revised final drive ratio, 4 wheel Girling disc brakes with twin servos, adjustable Selectaride rear dampers and an alternator.

The DB5 was described by contemporary road testers, as a car “that defies definition with many widely differing characters, that is always tailored to one’s mood of the movement”. It is a car capable of effortless high performance, yet quiet and refined, but with a most satisfying and mellifluous snarl as the mood takes one. Beautiful, rare, and with impeccable breeding, it is the epitome of all that was most elegant in its time, with that unmistakable British character, yet with the design flair of the very best of Italian styling. “It is a car which challenges and satisfies and always excites”.

This DB5 has had the benefit of much recent and extensive mechanical work and it drives accordingly. Our engine check reveals excellent compressions and oil pressure and the engine has all the appearance of being in excellent order. It is a fine example of the DB5.

This car is ideal for the owner wanting a car that can be driven with confidence and who truly appreciates its innate British quality. The car comes with our own condition report, which will be made available to the purchaser. The car will be given a thorough service and MoT prior to delivery.

Available upgrades

While eminently usable in her present state, this car can be readily modified and upgraded as may be desired. Changes from RHD to LHD, Electric Power Steering, and some additional fast road engine performance and suspension enhancements are all possible and cost effective. A full colour change can be made if the new owner desires. We will be glad to quote an all inclusive price for purchase and upgrade as may be requested by the prospective purchaser.

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