1965 Aston Martin DB5
Competition-style covered headlights borrowed from the DB4GT distinguished Newport Pagnell’s flagship grand tourer when it debuted in 1963, but global recognition came with an unforgettable appearance in the 1964 film Goldfinger.
Based on the DB4 chassis with nearly 170 updates, the model featured a redesigned suspension with adjustable front camber, Armstrong Selectaride rear shock absorbers, and servo-assisted Girling disc brakes at all four corners.
The all-aluminum 244 CI dual overhead camshaft inline-six grew from the DB4’s displacement, breathing through three SU carburetors and producing 282 horsepower.
Paired with a fully synchromesh ZF five-speed manual transmission (with a three-speed Borg-Warner automatic optional), the combination delivered both spirited performance and long-distance comfort.
Vantage specification added revised camshaft profiles and three Weber carburetors for 325 horsepower (gross) and 0-60 mph in about 6.5 seconds.
Production totaled 1,059 units between 1963 and 1965, with 123 built in left-hand-drive configuration. Fewer than 70 Vantage examples were produced, making these high-performance variants particularly desirable among collectors today.
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