Convertible
Coachwork: Touring
Chassis #: DB5C/2115/L
Engine #: 400/2220
Aston Martin built 1,059 examples of the DB5 between 1963 and 1965 including 123 convertibles with bodies courtesy of Touring. They would not use the 'Volante' name until 1965, and 12 of the convertibles were fitted with a factory Vantage engine. Just 39 examples of the open-top vehicles were produced for the export market. The DB5 Convertible was powered by Aston Martin's 4.0-liter engine which delivered 283 brake horsepower and helped the DB5 achieve a top speed of 143 mph. A five-speed ZF gearbox was an optional extra in the Coupes, but came standard on the convertibles, as were an alternator, exhaust silencers, and power windows. Also on the standard equipment list were wool pile carpets, chrome wire wheels, an oil cooler, full leather trim, a fire extinguisher, reclining seats, and twin fuel tanks.This Aston Martin DB5 Convertible is an export example with a left-hand drive configuration. It was originally delivered to Dr. Morris A Sonderegger of Reno, Nevada who optioned it with Normalair air conditioning, a Bosch Koln TR radio with a power-operated aerial, two Marchal fog lamps, and two detachable headrests. It left the factory finished in Dubonnet red and upholstered in Black Connolly leather.
By 2011, the DB5 resided in Brussels and was in need of restoration. It was sent to R.S. Williams, for a full body-off restoration which included having the engine stripped, cleaned, and inspired. The carburetors were rebuilt to the higher specification, and areas of the block were fixed with carbide before it was brought up to 4.2-liter specification. The cooling system was upgraded to R.S. William's specification, the exterior finished in Silver Birch over red Connolly leather with matching Wilton carpeting, and Avon tires installed on all four corners, including the spare.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2021
1965 Aston Martin DB5
Aston Martin
2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,850,000-USD $2,250,000
Sale Price :
USD $3,195,000
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Aston Martin DB5
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sold for USD$605,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 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 Shooting Brake by Radford Chassis#: DB5/2273/L Sold for USD$1,765,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 'Bond Car' Chassis#: DB5/2008/R Sold for USD$6,385,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB5/1839/L Sold for USD$825,000 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sold for USD$879,534 2019 Silverstone - Classic Cars & Competition Cars | |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Chassis#: DB5/2072/L Sold for USD$715,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Chassis#: DB5/2202/L Sold for USD$731,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey |  |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB5/1885/R Sold for USD$2,592,348 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood | |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible Coachwork by Touring Chassis#: DB5C/1520L Sold for USD$1,450,000 2018 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Convertible Chassis#: DB5C/2122/R Sold for USD$1,179,543 2018 Bonhams : The Aston Martin Sale | |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible Chassis#: DB5C/1923/L Sold for USD$2,700,000 2017 RM Sotheby's : Icons | |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Chassis#: DB5/2211/L Sold for USD$1,100,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island |  |
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 Vantage | DB5/2217/L | 2022 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible | DB5C/2111/L | 2022 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | $1,900,000 | $2,600,000 | |
| 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 |
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | DB5/1821/R | 2008 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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| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 par Carrozzeria Touring Chassis#:DB5/1939/R Sold for $921,562 2022 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
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Volante Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
Volante Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
Volante Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
Chassis #: DB5C/2112/R
Engine #: 400/2163
Engine #: 400/2163
Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
