Aston Martin DB5

In the UK during the 1960's the Aston Martin DB5 was the absolute aristocrat of sports cars. It was as exclusive as a Bond Street or Savile Row suit, and the price reflected this exclusivity. For the same price as a DB5 you could buy yourself a mansion in the Surrey stockbroker belt, and its main rival, Jaguar's E-Type, was about half the price. The Aston Martin DB5 was the fifth Aston built during David Brown's stewardship of the company. (Hence the DB initials) It wasn't a totally new car however but developed from the old and sometimes troublesome Aston Martin 3.7-liter DB4 that had been around since 1958. Aston fitted a larger four-liter version ...  Read the complete review

Contrary to previos posts, the DB5 is a wonderful 60's icon though is not without it's flaws I have been a mechanic for an Aston Martin specialist for 10 years The DB4, 5 and 6 are similar cars so this post applies to all The DB4 has a 3.7 litre engine running 3 SU carbs and the 5 and 6 have 4 liters using 3 carbs, SU and Weber for the Vantage versions The DB4 runs Webers for the GT version They are beautiful cars no doubt but they do not have Walnut dashes as previously described! They have fine strong engines and fantastic bodywork. It's the bits that join them that can be poor at times Step in and the classic dash sets you in ...  Read the complete review

The Aston Martin has remained one of the best looking cars ever made. You may be thinking of how I know about the car. Although I don't drive the car a member of my family owns a classic car company who have sold the DB5 in the past. As I have never driven the car I will not comment on the driving aspects. Most DB5's have 5 litre engine which has plenty of umphhh, and can propel the car to speeds of over 140 mph. The styling inside the car is minimal but very comfortable, with all DB5's having leather seats and walnut dashes. If you can afford the heavy price tag then this car is definately worth a look at. ...  Read the complete review