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Perhaps the most famous Aston Martin because of the specially equipped silver birch DB5 that starred in the James Bond films "Goldfinger" and "Thunderball". The DB5 made a comeback to the big screen in the 1995 film "GoldenEye".

Regarded by many as the most beautiful Aston Martin produced, DB5 shares many similar traits to DB4. However, DB5’s most substantial change occurred under the bonnet. The 6 cylinder engine increased its capacity to 4 litres by increasing the bore to 96mm. Significant too was the introduction of a true full synchromesh ZF 5 speed gearbox. Other chassis changes included the adoption of the Girling disc brakes that had only been used on the DB4GT, and 15” wheels.

A convertible was also offered and was available with a steel hard top with an exceptionally large rear window.

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1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage DB5-2027-L - sold for €436,800 One of only 65 Vantage DB5s built, chassis no. 2027/L, the stunning car presented here, is rarer yet in left-hand drive with factory air conditioning (known as the Normalair option) and is therefore perhaps one of only about ten cars with this desirable specification. A copy of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate confirms the car was delivered new with all these features. The colour combination of Goodwood Green with pale ... more
Gallery: 2010 RM Auctions Sporting Classics of Monaco

1966 Aston Martin DB5 - sold for $341,000 With the exception of a repaint, the DB5 presented here is entirely original and was donated to Ohio’s Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in 2001. A collection of the Western Reserve Historical Society, the Museum presents the history of land and air transportation, showcasing historically and technically important cars, aircraft, motorcycles, bicycles and even spacecraft, and in particular their connection to the culture and history of Northeast O... more
Gallery: 2009 RM Auctions Sports & Classics of Monterey

1965 Aston Martin DB5 DB5/2007/R - sold for €256,054 As it happens, DB5/2007/R is the only DB5 with a '007' chassis number. Among its other attributes, this was an attraction to its current owner, a director of the Aston Martin Owners Club. 2007/R epitomises the notion of the well-sorted driver, benefitting from a continuous programme of regular maintenance and refurbishment by marque specialists including a complete engine rebuild and a useful suspension upgrade.
Gallery: 2010 Automobiles of London by RM Auctions

1964 Aston Martin DB5 Coupé DB5/1493/R - sold for €300,574 Resplendent in its beautiful Bond-appropriate Silver Birch and complemented by a lovely, correct, black leather-trimmed interior, this right-hand drive DB5, chassis number DB5/1493/R, was sold new in Scotland. More recently, the current owner acquired it from noted UK authority Richard S. Williams, and today, the odometer shows fewer than 20,000 miles. According to a copy of its original build sheet from Aston Martin, DB5/1493/R was factory-eq... more
Gallery: 2011 Salon Privé Auction by RM

1965 Aston Martin DB5/1990/L - sold for $687,500 One of Only 886 DB5s. Originally Delivered to New York City. Matching-Numbers, Factory Left-Hand-Drive Example. Continuously Maintained Show-Quality Restoration. AMOC Concours Award Winner. Offered with Tools and Instruction Book. * A Superb Example of the Most Famous Aston Martin GT
Gallery: 2011 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company

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