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â¢	Mileage: 49,250â¢	Engine: 4.0 Literâ¢	Horsepower: 282â¢	Drive Layout: RWDâ¢	Transmission: 5 Speed ZF Manualâ¢	Color: Silver Birch Metallicâ¢	Interior: Tan LeatherThe Aston Martin DB5 is perhaps the most universally beloved car to ever leave Aston Martin's factory. Known best for its appearance in the James Bond film franchise, the DB5 has become synonymous with not only the most beloved British spy on the silver screen, but with British motoring as a whole. The DB5 was fondly billed as the "most famous car in the world" and carries the same mystique to this day with an instantly recognizable silhouette and the status of a pop culture icon that is simply unmatched. While visually similar to the previous DB4, keen eyes will notice subtle differences especially the sloping rear end, but the most important differences between the Mark V DB4 and the DB5 are hidden below the sleek bonnet. The previous 3.7 liter powerplant had been replaced with a 4.0 liter all-aluminum motor sporting three SU carburetors and pushing 282 horsepower. The new powerplant propelled the DB5 145 miles per hour through an all new 5-speed ZF gearbox. The end result was a masterpiece of refined speed wrapped in the finest Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera body. This example is finished in the iconic Silver Birch Metallic paint over beautiful tan leather interior. After 53 years and a mere 49,250 miles on the road this DB5 still looks as good as the day it was assembled. The car drives exceptionally well and embodies the highest standard of luxury performance that Britain had to offer. The 4.0 liter motor pulls with enthusiasm through each gear of the stock ZF 5-speed, creating a driving experience that truly feels like the pinnacle of British grand touring. Extensive recent brake work keeps this DB5 well under control and attentive service has kept this DB5 running perfectly. With a style, presence, and driving experience unlike anything else on the road, there is no question as to why the Silver Birch DB5 still holds its title as the most famous car in the world.  

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Monterey event, 15 - 18 August 2024. rnSold | $1,160,000 USD rnrnOne of only 39 left-hand-drive examples producedrnPresented in Dark Blue over Parchment leather upholstery with matching convertible toprnPowered by its numbers-matching 4.0-liter straight-six enginernWonderfully equipped with air conditioning, chrome wire wheels, power windows, Blaupunkt radio, and triple SU carburetorsrnAccompanied by BMIHT Certificate, which document its original specificationsrn rnrnThe most well-known DB5 is, of course, that Silver Birch super-spy saloon often seen racing across movie screens worldwide. With the instant international success of the model, it was only natural that Aston Martin would satisfy those customers who lived in sunnier locales and produce a drophead coupe version of the DB5. The DB5 Convertible was the equal of any open-top Italian gran turismo for style; and if James Bond's DB5 was just a standard saloon model, one of nearly a thousand, only 123 lucky customers were able to drive away in the drophead version-making the DB5 Convertible one of the rarer Aston Martins available today.rnrnEquipped with a soft-top, the convertible version of the DB5 was described as extremely elegant and completely practical. The new convertible lacked none of the successful features of the saloon. Under the bonnet, the DB5 Convertible sported Aston Martin's 4.0-liter engine, which produced a reported 283 brake horsepower and helped the DB5 achieve a top speed of 143 mph. rnrnWhile the original production run offered a five-speed ZF gearbox as an optional extra, this was offered as standard on the rarified convertibles, as were power windows, an alternator, and exhaust silencers. Other standard equipment included reclining seats, wool pile carpets, twin fuel tanks, chrome wire wheels, an oil cooler, full leather trim in the cabin, and a fire extinguisher. rnrnPriced at ?4,490, the convertible cost well above the average house price of the time, assuring that only a privileged few were able to afford one. The epitome of British elegance and class, celebrities snapped them up: Peter Sellers, Beryl Reid, and even HRH Princess Margaret could be spotted in a DB5 Convertible.rnrnOnly 39 of the open-top vehicles were produced for the export market, making a DB5 Convertible in factory original left-hand drive, as seen on the car offered here, particularly rare. Though little is known of its early ownership history, an accompanying BMIHT Certificate illustrates that chassis DB5C/1921/L was completed by Aston Martin on 9 April 1965 and dispatched to their distributor in the United States. Its original owner certainly did not skimp on adding optional equipment to make his DB5 more comfortable. A Normalair air conditioning system, a Bosch Koln TR radio with manually operated aerial, two Marchal fog lamps, and chrome wheels are just some of the non-standard equipment items listed. Originally painted the model's signature shade of Silver Birch and upholstered in Dark Blue Connolly leather, this exceptionally rare DB5 Convertible would have certainly turned heads while driving around the environs of its first owner.rnrnAt some point in the car's history, it was treated to a complete restoration of evident quality and refinished in its current color combination of Dark Blue over Parchment leather upholstery and matching convertible soft-top. A Blaupunkt signal-seeking radio now sits in place of the original Bosch unit, but altogether this DB5 Convertible remains a faithful representation of all the model's finest cosmetic and mechanical attributes. The 4.0-liter straight-six engine is numbers-matching to the unit listed on the accompanying BMIHT Certificate, and is fed by a correct trio of SU carburetors.rnrnTimelessly styled and instantly recognizable thanks to the model's movie screen presence, this left-hand-drive DB5 Convertible is an extremely rare example of the Aston Martin flagship in its most desirable open-air form.rnrnPlease note the title for this lot is in transit. rnrnTo view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Monterey event, 15 - 18 August 2024. rnSold | $940,000 USD rnrnOne of only 21 Vantage-powered saloons configured in left-hand drivernOne of 60 DB5 saloons originally fitted with a Vantage engine, and one of 193 total left-hand-drive saloons rnRetains matching-numbers Vantage engine; mated to five-speed manual gearboxrnBenefits from prior restoration in classic color scheme of Silver Birch over blackrnBeautifully presented and rarely configured example of the uprated DB5 Saloonrn rnrnThe Aston Martin DB5 has long been considered one of the world's most seminal sports cars, owing to its 282-horsepower race-developed aluminum alloy engine, advanced chassis, and distinctive lightweight sports saloon coachwork built with Touring's Superleggera construction technique. Further popularized by its association with the James Bond film franchise, the DB5 was the ultimate combination of beauty, brains, and brawn, a car that was no doubt specifically developed for the sporting British gentleman. Aston Martin ultimately built 899 saloon examples, but only 193 of these cars were configured in left-hand-drive, making them considerably rarer than their RHD siblings.rnrnDuring 1964, Aston Martin began offering an improved version of the standard 4.0-liter engine, which in the David Brown-era tradition of such motors was dubbed the Vantage. These engines retained the same displacement as the standard DB5 motor but utilized a revised camshaft profile and triple Weber carburetors to raise output to a robust 325 horsepower, a dividend of 43 extra horses. This advancement not only improved top speed, but also provided bottom-end torque to launch the DB5 from standstill to 60 mph in less than six seconds. According to records of the Aston Martin Heritage Trust, only 60 closed examples of the DB5 were originally equipped with a Vantage engine, of which just 21 cars were built with left-hand-drive, including this beautifully presented example.rnrnAccording to Aston Martin build records on file, chassis number 2136/L was issued a guarantee in May 1965. Finished in Sierra Blue paint over an interior of Dark Blue vaumol leather by Connolly, the Aston Martin was equipped with a Vantage engine with triple Weber carburetors mated to a five-speed manual gearbox; and appointed with Normalair air conditioning, triple-eared chrome wire wheels shod with Avon Turbospeed GT tires, a heated rear windscreen, and a radio with antenna. The DB5 was specified for the US market with instruments in miles, and sold new to Ohio resident Joseph C. Cline, a marque enthusiast who already owned a DB2 Vantage.  rnrnAlthough the Aston Martin's intermediary history is currently unknown, by October 2012 the DB5 was owned by a collector in New York City, and a year later the car was acquired by a respected dealer based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Sold to the consignor in December 2019, chassis number 2136/L currently continues to benefit from a fairly recent restoration, finished in the classic marque color combination of Silver Birch paint over a black interior, and abounding in authentic details like Vantage fender-strake badges, Smiths gauges, and Cibie fog lamps. rnrnIt is worth noting that mechanical stampings corresponding to the factory build records indicate that this Aston Martin retains its matching-numbers Vantage engine. As one of only 21 Vantage-powered saloons configured in left-hand-drive, this DB5 claims a very unusual level of rarity. The next caretaker can enjoy the Vantage as is, on the open road or on show fields, while the build heritage prompts one to consider how majestic the car might look in a full restoration to its original color scheme of Sierra Blue over Dark Blue. In any event, this special DB5 Vantage would make a benchmark addition to any sports car collection, sure to thrill both driver and admirer alike. rnrnPlease note the title for this lot is in transit. rnrnTo view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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