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Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s
Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s
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The 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible being offered through RM Sotheby’s on June 12, 2024.
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In 2016, this DB5 received more than €80,000 in restoration work.
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The example retains its original interior, the patina of which imparts authentic character.
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The odometer shows 84,701 km (52,631 miles).
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The 282 hp, 4.0-liter inline-six engine enables the car to reach a top speed of 148 mph.
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According to correspondence from Aston Martin, this vehicle is one of 85 right-hand-drive examples made.
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This Aston Martin DB5 Convertible is believed to be the second-to-last one built in a production run comprising only 123 examples from 1963 through 1965.
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This coveted drop-top carries a high-end estimate of approximately $1.3 million.