2024 |
Pebble Beach Auctions1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible
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$2,000,000 - $2,400,000
Chassis
DB5C/1278/L
Engine
400/4711/VC
Car Highlights
One of Only 39 Left-Hand-Drive DB5 Convertibles; 123 Built in Total
Delivered New in Striking Color Scheme of Black over Terracotta Connolly Leather
Displayed at the 1964 New York International Auto Show
Acquired by Aston Martin Chairman Peter Sprague in 1976 and Upgraded During His Ownership with Rare “ C-Stage” Vantage Engine
Recent Recommissioning by British Car Specialist Team CJ Works of Austin, Texas
Accompanied by Original Tool Roll, Jack, and Copies of Factory Build Records
Technical Specs
3,995 CC DOHC Alloy Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Three Weber 45 DCOE Carburetors
325 BHP at 5,750 RPM
5-Speed ZF Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Girling Disc Brakes
Front Independent Coil-Spring Suspension
Rear Live-Axle Suspension with Trailing Links, Watts Linkage, and Coil Springs