Motorcar Classics is excited to offer this remarkable and historically significant 1965 Aston Martin DB5, VIN: DB5 1856R, which has a special connection to the James Bond franchise.
This particular DB5 was built by the late, renowned movie car creator George Barris, who was a licensed promoter for the 007 films. While this car was used in various James Bond promotional events, it was never featured in any actual Bond movie.
Sourced by Barris’ representatives from Connecticut, the car was allegedly originally owned by Aston Martin as part of their race team.
It was initially equipped with a larger, more powerful DB6 engine, which has since been removed from the car.
However, the original DB6 engine, along with the original transmission and other components, is included in the sale.
The frame, rear end, floor, and most of the body and suspension are original to the car, although the wheels have been replaced with aftermarket options from England. The interior was reupholstered at some point in the past.
Listing:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 is listed on Hemmings.com With an asking price of $1,300,000.
This 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is located in Farmingdale, New York, with a mileage of 24,155 miles. The car features a silver exterior, black interior, and a manual transmission. The VIN number is 00000000000001856, and it is listed under stock number 1994.
The VIN number remains stamped on the crossmember, and the center console armrest is signed by George Barris.
After Barris acquired the vehicle, he transformed it into a 007 James Bond “Goldfinger” movie car. The design sketches for this conversion were based on the original #1 car used in the film.
The car features various iconic modifications, including fake machine guns hidden in the headlights, a smoke exhaust system, a water hose under the bumper, a bulletproof rear trunk shield, rotating 007 vanity plates, rotating wheel blades, and an agent radar screen, among other features.
This DB5 was used in numerous promotional events and television appearances. The car is accompanied by the original bill of sale. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Aston Martin and James Bond history. We invite you to inspect this unique car in person.