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Aston Martin DB5 Saloon

1965 · Manual · Silver Birch

POA

Listed yesterday at Stratton Motor Company, Long Stratton. Last checked yesterday.

Key facts

Year: 1965
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 4.0-litre straight-six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Coupe
Colour: Silver Birch
Generation: DB5 (1963–1965)

About this car

The DB5 is the Aston Martin most people picture first, thanks to its James Bond association. Only about 1,000 were built at Newport Pagnell, which makes it scarcer than the DB4 or DB6 around it. This 1965 car has the 4.0-litre straight-six and a 5-speed manual gearbox.

It is finished in Silver Birch with a refurbished matt black leather interior. The car has had a body-off restoration by Aston Martin specialists GTC Engineering near Silverstone, begun in 2006. The work included a full engine strip and rebuild to original specification, with a high-torque starter motor fitted.

The restoration is said to be documented with photographs and invoices for every part, totalling £260,000. The price is on application and the car is currently reserved. The page gives no mileage.

Written by Vertar from Stratton Motor Company’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Aston Martin Lagonda period factory specification (282 bhp gross, 3,995 cc triple-SU straight-six); top speed, 0-60 and weight left null as only road-test or varying figures are available).

Power: 282 bhp
Engine: 3,995 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated