1965 Aston Martin DB5
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Year of manufacture1965
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Car typeCoupé
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Chassis numberDB5/1990/L
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Engine number400/1099
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Lot number105
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Electric windowsYes
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DriveLHD
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ConditionRestored
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Exterior brand colourSage Green
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Interior brand colourTan
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Interior typeLeather
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Number of doors2
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Number of seats4
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Location
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Exterior colourGreen
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GearboxManual
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Drivetrain2wd
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Fuel typePetrol
Description
-Matching Numbers Car
-Registered with Aston Martin Owners Club
-Tools & Books Included
-An amazing restoration
-2nd in class at the AMOC Concours in Lime Rock
It is undeniable that the DB5, designed by Carrozzeria Touring, was elevated to design icon status largely due to its pivotal role in several James Bond films, starting with “Goldfinger” in 1964. The DB5’s association with James Bond did double Aston Martin’s sales overnight, and has remained an important selling point to this very day. Regardless of any extra attention the affiliation with 007 and the films may have generated for the Aston Martin, it is also irrefutable that the DB5 was, and continues to be, recognized as a splendid, masterful piece of automotive design. While the car was conceived well before “Goldfinger”’s producers ever thought to put it in the film, it is fascinating that the final design turned out to be every bit as unique and enigmatic as 007 himself - a highly-sophisticated and polished gentleman, who conceals his efficiently brutal abilities under his skin.
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