Maximilien Gagnebin
Senior Specialist
LOT 141 Ω
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon Chassis no. DB5/1878/R Engine no. 400/1895
Estimate: CHF650,000 - CHF700,000
Lot 141Ω
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon
Chassis no. DB5/1878/R
Engine no. 400/1895
Chassis no. DB5/1878/R
Engine no. 400/1895
• The most famous of all 'James Bond' Aston Martins
• Previously registered in the UK
• Partially restored in 2013
• Comprehensive history file
"Like all classic GT cars, it combines enormous speed with comfort and the more you put into your driving, the more the car returns for your entertainment. And the DB5 really is entertaining to anyone who can exploit its outstanding performance, handling and brakes. It will also carry four people (just) and a fair amount of luggage so the merits of family transport (if need be) have not been entirely sacrificed to speed and elegant looks." – Motor magazine.
Introduced in July 1963, the Aston Martin DB5 represented a further evolution of the preceding DB4 series rather than the beginning of an entirely new model line. The major change was the adoption of a 4.0-litre version of the (previously) 3.7-litre six-cylinder engine, this enlarged unit having been seen first in the Lagonda Rapide of 1961. Equipped with three SU carburettors, the '400' engine produced 282bhp at 5,500rpm and was mated to a four-speed/overdrive gearbox, a 'proper' ZF five-speed unit being standardised later.
The DB5's distinctive cowled headlamps had first appeared on the DB4GT, and the newcomer was the same size as the lengthened, 'Series V' DB4. Outwardly there was little to distinguish the DB5 from the last of the DB4s apart from twin fuel filler caps, though these had already appeared on some cars. Beneath the skin however, there were numerous improvements including alternator electrics, Girling disc brakes instead of Dunlops, Sundym glass, electric windows and an oil pressure gauge as standard equipment.
From September 1964 the 314bhp, triple-Weber Vantage engine became available and was fitted to a total of 95 cars. The DB5 was also offered in convertible form (the 'Volante' name would not be applied to the soft-top Aston until the DB6's arrival) while independent coachbuilder Harold Radford offered a shooting brake conversion. 1,021 DB5s were manufactured between July 1963 and September 1965, a total that included 123 convertibles and 12 shooting brakes.
In 1964 a silver Aston Martin DB5 featured in the film Goldfinger, starring Sean Connery as secret agent James Bond, otherwise known as '007'. Since then the DB5 has became synonymous with the James Bond franchise, appearing in a further seven movies: Thunderball, Golden Eye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino Royale, Skyfall, Spectre, and No Time to Die.
Finished in the elegant colour combination of silver with dark red leather interior, this right-hand drive DB5 is recorded in the AMOC Register (2000) as belonging to one G G Edington and registered in the UK as 'CRG 510C'. Partially restored in 2013, the Aston comes with a comprehensive history file containing extensive invoices, technical inspections, technical expertise reports, photographs of previous owners, and a BMIHT Certificate (the invoices and receipts are arranged in chronological order). A tool kit is included in the sale.
Please note that if this vehicle is to be imported into Switzerland, Swiss Customs charges (Car Tax, VAT and a Customs Administration Fee) will apply totalling roughly 13% of the Purchase Price (Hammer + Buyers Premium). Swiss Car Tax at 4% shall be calculated on the total Purchase Price. Swiss VAT (8.1%) will then be applicable on the aggregated amount of the Hammer Price, Buyer's Premium and Swiss Car Tax. There will equally be a charge for the customs clearance procedure. Please note that customs rates to other countries shall vary. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams|Cars Department or our recommended shippers.
• Previously registered in the UK
• Partially restored in 2013
• Comprehensive history file
"Like all classic GT cars, it combines enormous speed with comfort and the more you put into your driving, the more the car returns for your entertainment. And the DB5 really is entertaining to anyone who can exploit its outstanding performance, handling and brakes. It will also carry four people (just) and a fair amount of luggage so the merits of family transport (if need be) have not been entirely sacrificed to speed and elegant looks." – Motor magazine.
Introduced in July 1963, the Aston Martin DB5 represented a further evolution of the preceding DB4 series rather than the beginning of an entirely new model line. The major change was the adoption of a 4.0-litre version of the (previously) 3.7-litre six-cylinder engine, this enlarged unit having been seen first in the Lagonda Rapide of 1961. Equipped with three SU carburettors, the '400' engine produced 282bhp at 5,500rpm and was mated to a four-speed/overdrive gearbox, a 'proper' ZF five-speed unit being standardised later.
The DB5's distinctive cowled headlamps had first appeared on the DB4GT, and the newcomer was the same size as the lengthened, 'Series V' DB4. Outwardly there was little to distinguish the DB5 from the last of the DB4s apart from twin fuel filler caps, though these had already appeared on some cars. Beneath the skin however, there were numerous improvements including alternator electrics, Girling disc brakes instead of Dunlops, Sundym glass, electric windows and an oil pressure gauge as standard equipment.
From September 1964 the 314bhp, triple-Weber Vantage engine became available and was fitted to a total of 95 cars. The DB5 was also offered in convertible form (the 'Volante' name would not be applied to the soft-top Aston until the DB6's arrival) while independent coachbuilder Harold Radford offered a shooting brake conversion. 1,021 DB5s were manufactured between July 1963 and September 1965, a total that included 123 convertibles and 12 shooting brakes.
In 1964 a silver Aston Martin DB5 featured in the film Goldfinger, starring Sean Connery as secret agent James Bond, otherwise known as '007'. Since then the DB5 has became synonymous with the James Bond franchise, appearing in a further seven movies: Thunderball, Golden Eye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino Royale, Skyfall, Spectre, and No Time to Die.
Finished in the elegant colour combination of silver with dark red leather interior, this right-hand drive DB5 is recorded in the AMOC Register (2000) as belonging to one G G Edington and registered in the UK as 'CRG 510C'. Partially restored in 2013, the Aston comes with a comprehensive history file containing extensive invoices, technical inspections, technical expertise reports, photographs of previous owners, and a BMIHT Certificate (the invoices and receipts are arranged in chronological order). A tool kit is included in the sale.
Please note that if this vehicle is to be imported into Switzerland, Swiss Customs charges (Car Tax, VAT and a Customs Administration Fee) will apply totalling roughly 13% of the Purchase Price (Hammer + Buyers Premium). Swiss Car Tax at 4% shall be calculated on the total Purchase Price. Swiss VAT (8.1%) will then be applicable on the aggregated amount of the Hammer Price, Buyer's Premium and Swiss Car Tax. There will equally be a charge for the customs clearance procedure. Please note that customs rates to other countries shall vary. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams|Cars Department or our recommended shippers.
Footnotes
1964 Aston Martin DB5
Berline sportive
Châssis n° DB5/1878/R
Moteur n °400/1895
•La plus célèbre de toutes les Aston Martin de James Bond
•Précédemment immatriculée au Royaume-Uni
•Partiellement restaurée en 2013
•Dossier d'historique très complet
« Comme toutes les automobiles de grand tourisme classiques, elle associe vitesse impressionnante et confort, et plus on la sollicite, plus elle offre de plaisir. La DB5 offre pleine satisfaction à qui sait exploiter ses performances, sa tenue de route et son freinage, tous extraordinaires. Elle peut aussi accueillir (tout juste) quatre personnes et de nombreux bagages, et son aptitude à rouler en famille (s'il le faut) n'a pas été complètement sacrifiée à la vitesse et à l'élégance de sa ligne. » - Le magazine Motor.
Lancée en juillet 1963, l'Aston Martin DB5 était une évolution de sa devancière, "la DB4", plutôt que l'instauratrice d'une toute nouvelle lignée. Le principal
changement de ce modèle est le réalésage à 4,0 litres du moteur de la DB4 - d'une cylindrée de 3,7 litres. Ce moteur de 4,0 litres a été installé pour la première fois dans la Lagonda Rapide, sortie en 1961. Avec ses trois carburateurs SU, ce moteur '400' délivrait 282 ch à 5 500 tr/min et était associé à une boîte de quatre vitesses avec overdrive, remplacée par la suite par une ZF à cinq rapports.
Les projecteurs carénés typiques de la DB5 étaient déjà apparus sur la DB4GT, et la nouvelle venue reprenait la longueur de la DB4 'Serie V'. De l'extérieur, la DB5 se différenciait peu des dernières DB4, si ce n'est par la présence de deux bouchons de réservoir, toutefois déjà présents sur certaines voitures. On trouvait sous sa robe de nombreuses améliorations montées en série, comme un alternateur, des freins à disque Girling, et non plus Dunlop, des vitrages Sundym, des glaces électriques et une jauge de pression d'huile.
Le moteur Vantage de 314 ch à trois carburateurs Weber fut proposé à partir de septembre 1964 et 95 voitures seulement en furent équipées. Il existait aussi une version décapotable de la DB5 (le nom de 'Volante' ne sera utilisé qu'à partir de la DB6), tandis que le carrossier indépendant Harold Radford proposait une conversion en break de chasse. Entre juillet 1963 et septembre 1965, un total de 1021 DB5 furent construites, dont 123 decapotables et 12 breaks de chasse.
En 1964, on vit apparaître une Aston Martin DB5 gris argent dans le film Goldfinger, où Sean Connery incarnait l'agent secret 007. Depuis, la DB5, devenue indissociable de James Bond, a brillé dans sept films : Opération Tonnerre, GoldenEye, Demain ne meurt jamais, Casino Royale, Skyfall, 007 Spectre et Mourir peut attendre.
D'une élégante harmonie de teintes gris argent avec un intérieur en cuir rouge foncé, cette DB5 conduite à droite est mentionnée dans l'AMOC Register (2000) comme ayant été la propriété de G. G. Edington sous l'immatriculation britannique CRG 510C. Elle a été partiellement restaurée en 2013 et est proposée aujourd'hui avec un dossier d'historique très complet comportant de nombreuses factures, des contrôles techniques, des rapports d'expertise technique, des photos de ses précédents propriétaires et un certificat du "British Motor Industry Heritage Trust" (les factures et les reçus sont classés par ordre chronologique). Une trousse à outils accompagne cette voiture.
Veuillez noter que si ce véhicule est importé en Suisse, les frais de douane suisses (taxe sur les véhicules, TVA et frais d'administration douanière) s'appliqueront pour un total d'environ 13 % du prix d'achat (prix au marteau + prime d'acheteur). L'impôt suisse sur les véhicules, d'un montant de 4 %, sera calculé sur le prix d'achat total. LA TVA suisse (8.1%) sera alors applicable sur le montant cumulé du prix d'achat, de la prime d'acheteur et de la taxe suisse sur les véhicules. La procédure de dédouanement sera également facturée. Veuillez noter que les taux de douane pour les autres pays peuvent varier. Ce véhicule ne sera pas disponible pour un enlèvement immédiat après la vente et ne sera libéré qu'une fois le dédouanement effectué. Si vous avez des questions concernant le dédouanement, veuillez contacter le département Bonhams|Cars ou nos expéditeurs recommandés.
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