The DB5 was essentially the next generation of the very successful DB4 with many improvements particularly in power, with the new 4.0 litre version of the Tadek Marek 6 cyl engine developing 280 bhp.
A new 5 speed gearbox and much improved brakes along with many other refinements made this a superb sports car at the time. Introduced in the summer of 1963, only 898 saloon cars and a mere 123 convertibles were built until October 1965, when production was given over to the DB6. The DB5 remains one of the most Iconic sports cars of all time!
This particular DB5 was delivered new to Mr H M Carlaw Esq. of Glasgow on the 27/05/1964 with the registration G25. Non standard equipment included a limited Slip differential, chrome road wheels, heated rear window as well as Brixtax lap & diagonal safety belts.
This DB5 is first recoreded in the Aston Martin Owners club register in 1988 belonging to Mr Hannah, with registration number XWE9. Following this it is recorded to pass from a Mr Williamson.
The car subsequently was sold through H & H classic auctions in 1996 to Mr. W D Cope of Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Mr. Cope fastidiously maintained this Aston Martin with all major service being completed either by Aston Engineering of Derby or Aston Works service. Under Mr, Cope stewardship this DB5 was used in the 2005 Royal Windsor St George’s day festival of Aston Martin infront of the qwen herself.
In 2014 the car was sold to the present owner through Aston Engineering. The new owner wanted a car that he could use every day and so went through the car in order to make it very reliable. Around £35,000 was spent on the car, this included a full re-trim as well as a Harvey Bailey Handling kit to improve the handling of the car with all invoice on file.
The car benefits from invoices dating back to the late 1980’s
To enquire about this car, or for all general enquiries please contact Alex on the number shown below. Alternatively please contact us by email, filling out the form shown and we will respond as soon as possible.
This Aston martin presents beautifully benefitting from recent expenditure of over £25,000 at Aston Engineering, renowened for their specialist skills in the Aston Martin marque.
The interior and dash board presents beautifully with all all clock working as they should, this Aston Martin also benefits from the beneficial upgrade of power steering to make the long drive much more pleasant.
>> Delivered new to Brecia, Italy in the fabulous colour of Verde Medio
>> Desirable early carburated model with dry sump engine
>>Fresh from cam belt service and ready to be driven
>>Ferrari Classiche Certified
First introduced at the 2003 Geneva International Motor Show, the Challenge Stradale was a limited production, high performance, road-legal version of the 360, where the design objective was 20% track day use and 80% road use. In total only 1,288 Challenge Stradale’s were made world wide, making it rarer than a Ferrari F40. The Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale featured the following upgrades.
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
• 2.5 seconds quicker around the Ferrari test track.
• 110kg lighter than the standard road car
• 420BHP
• Brembo Carbon ceramic brakes
• The Ferrari 360 challenge Stradale was based on the 360 challenge built as an out and out racer.
