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Aston Martin DB5
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe (RHD)
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe (RHD), in mid grey. The DB5 introduced the 4.0L engine and ZF 5-speed gearbox.
Mid grey · Gloss
Red · Full Leather
This car
PaintMid grey · Gloss
InteriorRed · Full Leather
Production
Years produced1963–1965
Units made1,021 (approx. 886 Coupes)
Where builtNewport Pagnell, UK
Body styles2-door coupe, Convertible, Shooting Brake
Engine
EngineDOHC Inline-6, 3 SU Carburettors
Displacement3,995 cc
Cylinders6
Valves12
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Power282 bhp (286 PS) @ 5,500 rpm
Torque288 lb ft (390 Nm) @ 3,850 rpm
FuelPetrol
Drivetrain & performance
Gearbox5-speed ZF manual
Wheel driveRear-wheel drive
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive
Top speed145 mph (233 km/h)
0–62 mph8.1 seconds
0–60 mph7.1 seconds
¼ mile15.4 seconds
Economy (combined)15 mpg (18.8 L/100km)
Chassis & dimensions
Brakes — frontGirling hydraulic discs
Brakes — rearGirling hydraulic discs
Wheels15-inch wire wheels
Tyres6.70 x 15
SuspensionFront: Wishbones, coils; Rear: Live axle, Watt's linkage
Kerb weight1,502 kg
Length4,572 mm
Width1,676 mm
Height1,346 mm
Wheelbase2,489 mm
Pricing
Price new (1964)£4,175 · $12,850
Estimated value now£650,000 – £850,000
In dollars$800,000 – $1,100,000
+17864% vs new, at the midpoint. Values as at 27 October 2026. Basis: Hagerty 2026 data and recent UK/US auction results.
The DB5 introduced the 4.0L engine and ZF 5-speed gearbox.
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