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Aston Martin introduced the DB5 in 1963, and 1,022 examples would be built by 1965, with most (899) being saloons with 123 in convertible configuration. The mature and refined automobile was endowed with Aston Martin's vast experience production machines for road and track, and its Italian-styled aluminum coachwork was handcrafted in the old-world Superleggera method patented by Touring of Milan. Its mechanical componentry was an evolution of its predecessor, the DB4, and was powered by an updated four-liter, Tadek Marek-designed, straight-six engine. All but the earliest examples received the ZF five-speed gearbox, and a three-speed Borg-Warner DG automatic (switched to a Borg-Warner Model 8 near the end of production) was optional.
The generous platform included a 98-inch wheelbase, an overall length of 179.9 inches, and a width of 66.1 inches. Standard amenities included electric windows, twin fuel tanks, reclining seats, wool pile carpets, full leather trim in the cabin, and chrome wire wheels.
Chassis number 1990/L
Of the 899 saloons produced, 193 were completed in left-hand drive (such as this example). Chassis number 1990/L left the factory wearing a Black Pearl exterior paint scheme with an interior trimmed in red Connolly leather. It was equipped with a heated rear windscreen, dual Britax three-point safety belts, a Motorola radio with power antenna, a Fiamm horn, a fender-mounted sideview mirror, and chrome wheels wrapped with Avon Turbospeed GT tires.
Provenance
The first owner of chassis number 1990/L was Oscar Strauss II of New York City. By the 1990s, the Aston Martin was acquired by Kurt DelBene, who would commission Sean Johnson to perform a cosmetic restoration. It was eventually sold to Rocky Santiago and then to a New York-based dealer who went on to intermittently tend the car over the next 20 years. By March 2003, the DB5 was purchased by Connecticut-based collector Stefano Bruni, and he presented the car at the 2003 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance and the 2003 AMOC North America Concours at Lime Rock, Connecticut, where it received a class award.
At least three more owners cared for the car, including a period in the care of a Dubai-based shipping magnate, before it was acquired in the early 2010s by a collector based in New England. Along with receiving excellent care, the car was given a Harvey Bailey suspension kit and a modern aluminum radiator.
The current owner purchased the Aston Martin in June 2018 and had every system and component refurbished as needed, bringing it to concours standards. The work included repainting the coachwork in vintage Aston Martin racing green and reupholstering the interior in dark green leather. The driveshaft assembly, brakes, suspension, carburetors, steering, and instruments were rebuilt, and the oil cooler, motor mounts, transmission mounts, water pump, and fuel pump were replaced. The restoration work totaled over $390,000.
Modern features and upgrades include an electronic ignition and an electronic steering assist system, ensuring a greater level of enjoyment on long-distance touring events.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2024
The generous platform included a 98-inch wheelbase, an overall length of 179.9 inches, and a width of 66.1 inches. Standard amenities included electric windows, twin fuel tanks, reclining seats, wool pile carpets, full leather trim in the cabin, and chrome wire wheels.
Chassis number 1990/L
Of the 899 saloons produced, 193 were completed in left-hand drive (such as this example). Chassis number 1990/L left the factory wearing a Black Pearl exterior paint scheme with an interior trimmed in red Connolly leather. It was equipped with a heated rear windscreen, dual Britax three-point safety belts, a Motorola radio with power antenna, a Fiamm horn, a fender-mounted sideview mirror, and chrome wheels wrapped with Avon Turbospeed GT tires.
Provenance
The first owner of chassis number 1990/L was Oscar Strauss II of New York City. By the 1990s, the Aston Martin was acquired by Kurt DelBene, who would commission Sean Johnson to perform a cosmetic restoration. It was eventually sold to Rocky Santiago and then to a New York-based dealer who went on to intermittently tend the car over the next 20 years. By March 2003, the DB5 was purchased by Connecticut-based collector Stefano Bruni, and he presented the car at the 2003 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance and the 2003 AMOC North America Concours at Lime Rock, Connecticut, where it received a class award.
At least three more owners cared for the car, including a period in the care of a Dubai-based shipping magnate, before it was acquired in the early 2010s by a collector based in New England. Along with receiving excellent care, the car was given a Harvey Bailey suspension kit and a modern aluminum radiator.
The current owner purchased the Aston Martin in June 2018 and had every system and component refurbished as needed, bringing it to concours standards. The work included repainting the coachwork in vintage Aston Martin racing green and reupholstering the interior in dark green leather. The driveshaft assembly, brakes, suspension, carburetors, steering, and instruments were rebuilt, and the oil cooler, motor mounts, transmission mounts, water pump, and fuel pump were replaced. The restoration work totaled over $390,000.
Modern features and upgrades include an electronic ignition and an electronic steering assist system, ensuring a greater level of enjoyment on long-distance touring events.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2024
2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,200,000-USD $1,450,000
Lot was not sold
2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,000,000-USD $1,200,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,045,000
2015 Keno Brothers : NY Auto
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $950,000-USD $1,600,000
Sale Price :
USD $950,000
2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $675,000-USD $775,000
Sale Price :
USD $687,500
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB5
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Coupe Chassis#: DB5/2136/L Sold for USD$940,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible Chassis#: DB5/C/1921/L Sold for USD$1,160,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Chassis#: DB5/2147/R Sold for USD$405,300 2024 RM Sothebys : Monaco | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe Chassis#: DB5/1715/L Sold for USD$797,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1965 ASTON MARTIN DB5 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: DB5C/1903/L Sold for USD$2,205,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Chassis#: DB5/2051/L Sold for USD$775,000 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Chassis#: DB5/2270/L Sold for USD$1,352,500 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible Chassis#: DB5C/1924/R Sold for USD$1,517,500 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sold for USD$605,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Chassis#: DB5/2217/L Sold for USD$1,176,147 2022 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible Chassis#: DB5C/2111/L Sold for USD$2,229,996 2022 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Chassis#: DB5/1847/L Sold for USD$819,000 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Chassis#: DB5/2269/L Sold for USD$874,000 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible Chassis#: DB5C/2115/L Sold for USD$3,195,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Chassis#: DB5/2271/L Sold for USD$598,029 2021 Artcurial : Monaco | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Chassis#: DB5/1767/L Sold for USD$975,525 2021 Artcurial : PARISIENNE 2021 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Chassis#: DB5/2018/R Sold for USD$527,091 2020 RM Sothebys : London Online | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Chassis#: DB5/2028/L Sold for USD$684,680 2020 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sold for USD$607,500 2019 Silverstone - NEC Classic Motor Show | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB5/1839/L Sold for USD$825,000 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction |
Aston Martin DB5s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1965 Aston Martin DB5's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible | DB5C/2122/R | 2024 RM Sothebys : Cliveden House | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | DB5/2255/R | 2024 RM Sothebys : Dare to Dream | $750,000 | $900,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage | DB5/1996/L | 2023 RM Sothebys : Munich | $750,000 | $850,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | DB5/2197/R | 2023 RM Sothebys : London | $525,000 | $575,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage | DB5/2228/L | 2023 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | $1,100,000 | $1,600,000 | |
1964 Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon | DB5/1889/R | 2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $450,000 | $550,000 | |
1965 ASTON MARTIN DB5 CONVERTIBLE | DB5C/1295/R | 2023 Gooding & Company : London Auction | $1,000,000 | $1,300,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | DB5/1990/L | 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,200,000 | $1,450,000 | |
1965 ASTON MARTIN DB5 CONVERTIBLE | DB5C/1906/R | 2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction | $1,250,000 | $1,750,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | DB5/2270/L | 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,600,000 | $1,800,000 | |
1965 ASTON MARTIN DB5 4.2-LITRE SPORTS SALOON | DB5/1845/R | 2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $500,000 | $600,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin Short-Chassis Volante | DB5C/2305/R | 2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona | $1,500,000 | $1,750,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon | DB5/2026/R | 2019 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $470,000 | $550,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2019 Silverstone NEC Classic Motor Show | $580,000 | $650,000 | ||
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2249/R | 2019 Silverstone The Sale of British Marques | |||
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible | DB5C/1924/R | 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $1,400,000 | $1,600,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon | DB5/1998/R | 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | $700,000 | $800,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible | DB5C/1924/R | 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,900,000 | $2,500,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin Db5 | 2018 Mecum : Hershey | $350,000 | |||
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | DB5/2268/L | 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,200,000 | $1,400,000 | |
1965 ASTON MARTIN DB5 SPORTS SALOON | DB5/2264/R | 2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale | $800,000 | $900,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | DB5/2058/R | 2015 Historics at Brookland | $575,000 | $625,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante | DBVC/2330/r | 2013 Gooding and Company The Amelia Island Auction | |||
1965 Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon | DB5/1527/R | 2012 Bonhams Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood | $280,000 | $320,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon | DB5/2234/R | 2012 Bonhams The Aston Martin Works Service Sale | $240,000 | $280,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB 5 | DB5/2055/L | 2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl | $750,000 | $850,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage | DB5/2204/R | 2011 H & H Pavilion Gardens | |||
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon | DB5/2178R | 2011 Bonhams The December Sale | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon | DB5/2058/R | 2009 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | $130,000 | $150,000 | |
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible | DB5C/1911/R | 2009 RM Auctions Automobiles of London | $355,000 | $375,000 | $425,000 |
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