Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Specification

The DB5 is the Aston Martin that defined the 1960s grand tourer, and this 1965 car has been restored and then brought up to Vantage specification. The main change is a triple Weber carburettor setup, the fitment that gave the factory Vantage its extra power and character.

It is finished in Silver Birch over maroon leather and uses the 3,995 cc straight-six with a five-speed manual gearbox. Upgrades include power-assisted steering, air conditioning, a limited-slip differential, a handling kit and uprated anti-roll bars, so it should be easier to use than an original car.

The page gives 65,000 miles from new and one previous keeper. The chassis number is DB5/1985/R and the registration is DUS 369C. The car sits in a private collection near Belfast, where the owner's in-house mechanic has looked after it. The dealer describes it as close to a 100-point car. The price is on application.