Everybody knows the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 as the iconic car from several James Bond films beginning with Goldfinger all the way back in 1964. For those keeping track, that is when the late, great Sir Sean Connery was playing the role of Bond. Here is the real kicker, this 1964 DB5 was actually his car, part of his personal collection and it is up for auction.
It is not every day you get the chance to buy 007’s actual DB5 and as if that’s not enough, the winning bidder will get the chance to do a ride-along with Sir Sean’s close friend at the helm. That would be none other than F1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart behind the wheel. You will get the chance to hear more about Sir Sean and the history of this particular DB5 while enjoying an exhilarating passenger experience.
Under the bonnet, you will find the racing heritage soul that Aston Martin brings to the table. It is a 4.0L inline 6-cylinder engine featuring a dual overhead camshaft or DOHC design. This engine was pretty far ahead of its time. Many naturally aspirated production inline-6 engines were only producing around 200 horsepower in the late 1980s.
By comparison, back in 1964, the Aston Martin 4.0L inline-6 produced 325 hp with 290 pound-feet of torque. Since this is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, the driving dynamics are familiar for many drivers. This particular DB5 features a five-speed manual gearbox putting you in complete control of this glorious engine.
As for the condition and appearance of this particular 1964 Aston Martin DB5, it is in near immaculate condition. The classic Snow Shadow Grey exterior complements the red Connolly interior leather like a Vesper Martini. Shaken, not stirred. When it comes to getting the penultimate James Bond DB5 experience, emerging as the winning bidder is your mission, should you choose to accept it.
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