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Aston Martin DB5 Convertible 1964

Allmän beskrivning : 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible: One of Only 39 Left-Hand Drive DB5 Convertibles Built1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible Coachwork by Touring Chassis Number: DB5C/1278/L Engine Number: 400/4711/VC -One of just 39 left hand drive Aston Martin DB5 Convertibles built-1964 New York show car-Desirable factory color scheme of black over original terra cotta interior-Factory equipped with air conditioning-Formerly owned by Aston Martin chairman Peter Sprague-Upgraded by Aston Martin with rare VC series Vantage engine-Offered with build sheet, parts catalog, workshop manual, jack and tool kitThe most iconic classic Aston Martin is the DB5, the model that represents the pinnacleof the David Brown era.Unveiled to the world in 1963, the DB5 featured beautiful aluminum coachwork in thefamous Superleggera style and significant mechanical upgrades over the DB4 includinga new four-liter engine, improved ZF gearbox, Girling disc brakes, and standard electricwindows. This new Aston Martin drew praise from buyers, journalists, and motoringenthusiasts, not to mention that it was immortalized in film as the personal transport ofJames Bond.Between 1963 and 1965 Aston Martin built just 1,021 examples of the DB5, a total thatincludes 123 of the ultra-rare DB5 Convertibles. From this extremely limited production,a mere 39 Convertibles were specified in the more popular left hand drive configuration.These extremely scarce LHD DB5 Convertibles are coveted by collectors, as they are oneof the most exclusive and prestigious road going Aston Martins ever produced.We are pleased to offer this magnificent DB5 Convertible, a fascinating left hand drivecar that has been kept in one familys ownership since 1977.As documented by the factory build sheet, this rare Aston Martin was specified in thegorgeous color combination of Black over Terra Cotta Connolly leather upholstery. Othernoteworthy factory options include Normalair air conditioning, Power Lok differential,Blaupunkt radio, Britax seatbelts, and chrome wire wheels wearing Dunlop whitewalltires. Originally delivered to the well-known US distributor J.S. Inskip in February 1964,this DB5 Convertible was the car displayed at that years New York AutoShow.In 1977, famous American businessman Peter Sprague purchased the DB5 Convertible,which is notable as he was the very gentleman who helped save Aston Martin in 1975,when he and George Minden purchased the company out of receivership. Mr. Sprague served as the Chairman of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. for five years, and it was onlyfitting that he drove a classic DB5 Convertible during this period.While the DB5 Convertible was in his ownership, the factory supplied him a replacementengine for the car. This was no ordinary engine, but rather was the most powerfulVantage engine ever produced a VC series unit with triple Weber carburetors, greatlyimproving the performance of the DB5 Convertible. This rare engine, number400/4711/VC, remains in the car today.The car remained in the Sprague family until we purchased it from Mr. Spragues son,who had received the car as a 21 st birthday present. Other than a repaint in the factoryblack color, this DB5 remains in amazingly original condition, including the nicely wornleather interior. It has always been serviced by Aston Martin experts, shows less than65,000 original miles, and is powered by the ultra-rare VC Vantage engine speciallysupplied by Aston Martin to Peter Sprague. It is offered with a copy of the factory buildsheet, workshop and parts catalogs, tool kit, and jack.Never before offered for sale, this incredible left hand drive DB5 Convertible has a richhistory, a factory supplied Vantage engine, and a special connection to the man whosaved the Aston Martin marque. It was aslo the 1964 New York show car. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity forcollectors and is definitely one of the most exciting and important Aston Martins we haveever presented for sale.Price: $1,750,000  

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1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Astoria by Gullwing Motor for $1750000.

 

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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Aston Martin Modell : DB5 Modellversion : Convertible Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1964 Läge : Astoria

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om Aston Martin DB5
Aston Martin DB5 är en av de mest ikoniska och igenkännliga modellerna i Aston Martins historia, till stor del på grund av dess koppling till James Bond-filmserien. Här är en översikt över dess historia, specifikationer, produktionsnummer och kulturella sammanhang:

1. Historik: Aston Martin DB5 introducerades 1963 som efterföljaren till DB4. Den designades av Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera och byggdes i Aston Martin-fabriken i Newport Pagnell, England. DB5 fortsatte med det eleganta och raffinerade designspråket från sin föregångare samtidigt som den inkorporerade flera tekniska förbättringar och prestandaförbättringar.

2. Specifikationer:
- Motor: DB5 är utrustad med en 4,0-liters inline-sex motor, som producerar cirka 282 hästkrafter.
- Växellåda: Den har en 5-växlad manuell växellåda.
- Prestanda: DB5 kan nå en topphastighet på cirka 145 mph (233 km/h) och accelerera från 0 till 60 mph (0 till 97 km/h) på cirka 8 sekunder.

3. Produktionsnummer: Produktionsnumren för Aston Martin DB5 är följande:
- Aston Martin DB5 (1963-1965): Cirka 1 023 enheter tillverkade i olika karossstilar.

4. Kulturellt sammanhang: Aston Martin DB5 fick betydande kulturell betydelse genom sin koppling till James Bond-filmserien. Den gjorde sin filmdebut i filmen "Goldfinger" från 1964, där den presenterades som James Bonds ikoniska bil, utrustad med olika prylar och vapen. DB5:s framträdande i filmserien befäste dess status som den typiska Bond-bilen och en symbol för sofistikering och elegans.

Utöver sin roll i popkulturen beundrades DB5 för sin tidlösa design, lyxiga interiör och högpresterande kapacitet. Den representerade symbolen för brittiska grand touring-bilar från eran, med sin blandning av stil, hantverk och prestanda. DB5:s klassiska designelement, som den ikoniska grillen, eleganta linjer och distinkta baklyktor, har gjort den till en bestående symbol för fordonsexpertis.

Idag är Aston Martin DB5 mycket eftertraktad av samlare och entusiaster. Dess koppling till James Bond, begränsade produktionsnummer och tidlösa design har gjort den till en av de mest eftertraktade klassiska bilarna i världen. DB5:s kulturella betydelse och ikoniska status har bidragit till dess rykte som en av de mest hyllade och värdefulla Aston Martin-modellerna som någonsin producerats.