Description
Built and despatched to dealers Ford & Slater Ltd in Leicestershire, finished in period popular Dubonnet Rosso, this beautiful and fully restored DB5, an icon of the Aston Martin brand and coveted star of the universally popular James Bond 007 feature films, is one of less than a total of 900 DB5 Coupe's built, of which circa 60% were delivered with right hand steering for the UK, Far East and Australian markets.
Equipped from new with all standard specifications of the day, including the triple SU carburettor equipped 4. 0 litre 6-cylinder engine coupled to a 5-speed ZF manual transmission, by now standardised electrically operated windows, tinted glass and chromed wire wheels.
Almost 40 years later, the superb restoration of this beautiful DB5 commenced, in 2004. With the removal of the all-alloy body from the steel chassis, the restoration included a full chassis restoration, a full mechanical rebuild including to the engine and transmission, a full body restoration and complete rebuilds to the suspension, brakes, steering and electrics. A bare metal repaint, re-chroming of the bumpers, window frames, handles and all bright work were completed and the interior, fully re-trimmed in highest quality Black hides with Slate Grey Wilton carpeting and a new headlining, completed the restoration
The full restoration completed over a 2 + year period, was carried by highly respected UK based Aston Martin restorers, utilising the skills of former Aston Martin factory trained and employed craftsmen, engineers and technicians.
Within the restoration, a discreet and efficient refrigerated air conditioning system with full cabin insulation has been installed, along with an EPAC’s switchable power assisted steering upgrade and a desirable heated front windscreen fitted. All desired concessions to modernity, helping improve this cars comfort and practicality in modern day motoring conditions. A desirable Becker Mexico retro in car entertainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, has also been installed.
Superbly finished in Aston Martin Cumberland Grey, this highly attractive, numbers matching example of Aston Martin’s instantly recognisable and classic DB5, has since it’s restoration and delivery to its then owner, covered the modest distance of 1, 500 dry weather miles. When not being enjoyed on the road, this car has been continuously housed, in climate-controlled garaging.
Serviced and maintained by ourselves over the last 6 years, we can confirm the restoration works carried out to have been completed to the highest quality and its current condition, a testament to the restorers, to be superb throughout. Supplied to its new custodian owner, fully prepared in our heritage workshops, this DB5 is ideal and ready now to be enjoyed on any motoring tour, be displayed in any prestigious concours event or be proudly added to any classic car collection.
Available for viewing and demonstration now, at our Hertfordshire showrooms.
