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1965 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe

  • Coachwork by Touring
  • Chassis Number: DB5/2211/L
  • Engine Number: 400/2221/V
It is believed that just 65 Vantage-spec Aston Martin DB5s were original produced. Of those, around 40 were right-hand drive cars and only about 25 export models in left-hand drive configuration. This particular LHD Vantage model was factory-finished in Silver Birch over Champagne leather upholstery. It was completed on June 17th of 1965 and two days later it was dispatched to Société Nouvelle du Garage Mirabeau in Paris, France.

The DB5 Vantage was a higher-performance version of the DB5 and it was introduced in September of 1964. The prototype, DP 217, bore chassis number DB5/1451/R and was given three Weber twin-choke sidedraft carburetors and a five-speed gearbox. Other upgrades included on the Vantage model included flow-tuned 'ram' intake manifolds, larger ports, more aggressive camshaft profiles, ignition timing with greater advance, and a vacuum power-brake reservoir. With these improvements, power rose from 282 BHP in standard tune to 314 BHP (some sources quoted as high as 325 BHP). Top speed rose and 0-60 mph acceleration dropped significantly.

This Vantage-specification DB5 was equipped from the factory with chrome wheels. It was exported to the United States where it eventually became the property of Jean Denoyer. In 2002, he commissioned a total restoration which cost over $130,000. Among the work performance was an enlargement to the engine, increasing its displacement size to 4.2 liters. It was given an air-conditioning, suspension upgrades, and a refinish in Goodwood Green paint over 'Pale Pumpkin' Tan Connolly leather.

Soon after the work was completed, it was acquired in 2002 by the current owner. The current owner used the car on Arizona's Copperstate 1000 rally in 2009 and on the Legends Rally through Napa Valley, California, in 2012. On the show field, it has won awards in Central Coast British Car Club events in 2010.

The car is currently fitted with a more modern five-speed manual gearbox, however the original ZF unit accompanies the car.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017

2017 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,100,000-USD $1,300,000 
Sale Price :
USD $1,100,000

1965 Aston Martin DB5 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB5

(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
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
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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
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1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible
Chassis#: DB5C/1924/R
Sold for USD$1,517,500
  2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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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#: DB5/2269/L
Sold for USD$874,000
  2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
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1965 Aston Martin DB5
Chassis#: DB5/1847/L
Sold for USD$819,000
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
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1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible
Chassis#: DB5C/2115/L
Sold for USD$3,195,000
  2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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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
 
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake by Radford
Chassis#: DB5/2273/L
Sold for USD$1,765,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1965 Aston Martin DB5 'Bond Car'
Chassis#: DB5/2008/R
Sold for USD$6,385,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1965 Aston Martin DB5
Sold for USD$879,534
  2019 Silverstone - Classic Cars & Competition Cars
 

Aston Martin DB5s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1965 Aston Martin DB5's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1965 Aston Martin DB5 VantageDB5/1996/L2023 RM Sothebys : Munich $750,000$850,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5DB5/2197/R2023 RM Sothebys : London $525,000$575,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5 VantageDB5/2228/L2023 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz $1,100,000$1,600,000
1964 Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports SaloonDB5/1889/R2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $450,000$550,000
1965 ASTON MARTIN DB5 CONVERTIBLEDB5C/1295/R2023 Gooding & Company : London Auction $1,000,000$1,300,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5DB5/1990/L2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey $1,200,000$1,450,000
1965 ASTON MARTIN DB5 CONVERTIBLEDB5C/1906/R2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction $1,250,000$1,750,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5DB5/2270/L2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey $1,600,000$1,800,000
1965 ASTON MARTIN DB5 4.2-LITRE SPORTS SALOONDB5/1845/R2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale $500,000$600,000
1965 Aston Martin Short-Chassis VolanteDB5C/2305/R2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona $1,500,000$1,750,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports SaloonDB5/2026/R2019 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 DB52249/R2019 Silverstone The Sale of British Marques   
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage ConvertibleDB5C/1924/R2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island $1,400,000$1,600,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports SaloonDB5/1998/R2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona $700,000$800,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage ConvertibleDB5C/1924/R2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey $1,900,000$2,500,000
1965 Aston Martin Db5 2018 Mecum : Hershey$350,000  
1965 Aston Martin DB5DB5/2268/L2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey $1,200,000$1,400,000
1965 ASTON MARTIN DB5 SPORTS SALOONDB5/2264/R2016 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Works Sale $800,000$900,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5DB5/2058/R2015 Historics at Brookland $575,000$625,000
1965 Aston Martin Short Chassis VolanteDBVC/2330/r2013 Gooding and Company The Amelia Island Auction   
1965 Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports SaloonDB5/1527/R2012 Bonhams Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood $280,000$320,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports SaloonDB5/2234/R2012 Bonhams The Aston Martin Works Service Sale $240,000$280,000
1965 Aston Martin DB 5DB5/2055/L2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl $750,000$850,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5 VantageDB5/2204/R2011 H & H Pavilion Gardens   
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports SaloonDB5/2178R2011 Bonhams The December Sale $250,000$300,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports SaloonDB5/2058/R2009 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia $130,000$150,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5 ConvertibleDB5C/1911/R2009 RM Auctions Automobiles of London$355,000$375,000$425,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5DB5/1821/R2008 Automobiles of London$95,000$150,000$180,000
1965 Aston-Martin DB5 Drophead Coupe 2002 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction$190,000  

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