DB5

The Aston Martin DB5 is a grand tourer produced by Aston Martin from 1963 to 1965. It is the fifth model in the DB series and followed the DB4. The DB name honors David Brown, who owned the company. The DB5 was built with improvements to styling, refinement, and performance, marking a refinement of the DB line for that era.

Power came from a 4.0-liter inline-six engine delivering roughly 280 horsepower, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The car offered two-plus-two seating and a refined chassis that balanced performance with luxury for long-distance touring.

The DB5 gained enduring fame as James Bond’s car after its debut in Goldfinger (1964). In the Bond films, the car was equipped with a range of gadgets, including an ejector seat, revolving number plates, retractable machine guns, oil-slick dispenser, and smoke screen. These features were largely the product of the films and not standard equipment.

In 2018, Aston Martin introduced a continuation series of the DB5 to recreate the original car for collectors and film work, featuring working gadgets and limited production. The DB5 remains a symbol of 1960s British automotive design and a frequent subject in auctions, exhibitions, and popular media.