Aston Martin DB5
Overview
| Produced: |
1963-1965, 1021 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
Perhaps the best known Aston Martin of all time, due to its starring role in the James Bond film,
The straight six,
As well as being produced in saloon form the DB5 was also available as a convertible, in a similar style to the DB4 Convertible. A more unusual DB5 derivative was the conversion by coachbuilder
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3995cc | S6 DOHC | Aston Martin Alu S6 DOHC (DB4 onwards) | 96mm x 92mm | 8.8 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Coil Springs | Beam axle/Coil Springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 mph | 8.1 s | 16 s | 15 mpg | 282 bhp 5500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855200554 | Aston Martin Road Test Book: Road & Track on Aston Martin 1962-90 | Brooklands Books |
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| 1855324385 | Ferrari F40 | Motorbooks International |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
The real Bond Aston DB5 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2010 | |||
| The real Bond Aston DB5 - Of the two Aston Martin DB5s used in Goldfinger and Thunderball one vanished in 1997 and the other has just broken cover after 40 years of hiding. We take it on a mission to explore the reality behind the Bond Movie aura. | ||||
| Article |
The Aston Enigma |
50 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2007 | |||
| The Aston Enigma - The world's most famous agent drove one, but surely there's more to the Aston Martin DB5's appeal that that? A drive through the Italian Riviera explores the truth behind the myth. | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - Aston Martin DB4/5/6 (1958-70) |
118 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2003 | |||
| Buying Guide. Aston Martin DB4/5/6 (1958-70) - The classiest of British supercars, Sixties Astons are true motoring icons, fabulous to own and drive. But they can become hideously expensive if you ignore our advice and buy the wrong one. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Datafile - Aston Martin DB4-6 |
128 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 1999 | |||
| Buyers Datafile - Aston Martin DB4-6 | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Aston Martin DB4-6 |
156 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2012 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Aston Martin DB4-6 - The ultimate Astons have rocketed in price so you need to inspect a potential purchase carefully, says Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Aston Martin DB5 |
26 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 18 January 2012 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Aston Martin DB5 - Power, elegance and tradition combined to create Aston Martin's much-loved DB5. You may see it as the classic James Bond car, but JAMES TAYLOR thinks of it more as modern art on wheels. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar E-Type vs Aston DB5 |
46 |
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| Publication | Octane August 2009 | |||
| Jaguar E-Type vs Aston DB5- These are the ultimate re-engineered cersions of two already-great british classics: both built in 1965, both exciting, powerful and well-balanced - but in so many other ways, remarkably different. | ||||
| Article |
More Bond for your Buck |
114 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2007 | |||
| More Bond for your Buck- A meteoric price rise has put Aston's iconic DB5 out of reach for most. Graeme Hurst reckons the once-derided DBS offers all the experience for a tench of the price. | ||||
| Article |
DB5 Fibreclass |
68 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly November 2007 | |||
| DB5 Fibreclass- The man creating a DIY Aston craved a drive of the real thing to help finish his own car. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 13 September 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6- Aston Martin is to England what Ferrari is to Italy and Porsche is to Germany.....and within the hierachy of its models, the DB4-6 series stand head and shoulders above the rest. RICHARD GUNN discusses buying into the dream. | ||||
| Article |
Timewarp Classics: No 23 - Aston Martin DB5: 1964 |
42 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 3 August 2006 | |||
| Timewarp Classics: No 23 - Aston Martin DB5: 1964 - The Aston Martin DB5 was a superb car in its own right...but it was the connection with a certain British secret agent that turned the car into a real legend. No pay attention as ANDREW ROBERTS does his Q impersonation while tells us how the DB5 became such a star. | ||||
| Article |
Dealing in bonds |
58 |
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| Publication | Octane February 2006 | |||
| Dealing in bonds - There were actually four James Bond Aston Martin DB5s - but only two of those appeared in the movies. Now pay attention, 007... | ||||
| Article |
British Beef - Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII, Aston Martin DB MKIII, Aston Martin |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2005 | |||
| British Beef - Michael Buckley tracks the evolution of the quintessential English Grand tourer, with every Aston Martin DB - from gorgeous 2 to awesome 9. Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII, Aston Martin DB MKIII, Aston Martin DB4, Aston Martin DB5, Aston Martin DB6, Aston Martin DBS, Aston Martin DB7, Aston Martin DB9. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4-6 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 16th June 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4-6 - Probably the ultimate British GT sports cars of the Sixties, Aston Martin’s reputation still rests on the cachet of the DB4, 5 and 6 models. But despite their beauty, buying can be an expensive nightmare, says RICHARD GUNN. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Aston Martin DB5 |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 25th February 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Aston Martin DB5 - Built 1963-65, four-seater, two-door saloon or convertible, front-engined, rear-wheel drive, six-cylinder engine. | ||||
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