Aston Martin DB5 1964, Inglaterra

 

Aston Martin DB5 1964, Inglaterra

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Just four months before the DB5 would become “The Most Famous Car in the World”, chassis 1591 rolled off the production line at Newport Pagnell and was delivered to Brooklands on the 21 May 1964. Finished in Sierra Blue over Grey Connolly leather, the DB5 wasn’t identical to James Bond’s Silver Birch model – and of course it was sans rocket launchers – but it was fitted with every ounce of luxury afforded to the gentleman spy.
The biggest development to feature in the DB5 was the new 4.0 litre engine. Evolved by Tadek Marek from his 3.7 litre inline six-cylinder engine, the engine also utilized the triple SU carburettors that had previously been available on the DB4 Vantage. After the first fifty units, a ZF five-speed gearbox and all-round Girling disc brakes of increased size were fitted as standard. All told, this new equipment produced 282bhp and a top speed of 148 mph. But it wasn’t just the mechanics that got a makeover – Aston Martin engineers were set on making this model the height of style and luxury. For the first time, electric windows were fitted, and air conditioning was introduced as an optional extra.
Although the original order for DB5/1591/R lists the first owner as C. Pretzlik of Alton, Hants, the original buff logbook lists the first owner as Arthur Wollacott of London. It is likely that prior to delivery the order was changed. The DB5 was subsequently sold to Trembath Services Ltd before being acquired on 14th September 1971 by John Bloomfield of Surrey, who would continue to own and enjoy the DB5 for a further 42 years. An Aston Martin enthusiast, for a short time Bloomfield also owned ‘VMF 65,’ one of the works Aston Martin DB2 team cars that ran at Le Mans.
Most recently, this DB5 has undergone an extensive 2-year nut and bolt restoration with Tudor and Black. Benefitting from factory approved upgraded suspension, fully renewed brakes, and electric power steering, chassis 1591 also boasts a bare shell respray in handsome California Sage. DB5/1591/R is accompanied by a copy of the original build sheet, original buff logbook, extensive notes by Bloomfield of his personal car ownership history, various sundry invoices and images of recent restoration work. Well beloved by an owner for over 40 years, this DB5 should appeal to any collector as a desirable example of the world’s most iconic vehicle.