Hilton and Moss has announced four examples of the Aston Martin DB5 will be for sale at the same time. The offerings underline Hilton & Moss as the destination for sales of exceptional classic cars, the company stated.
With the lineup of DB5s, Hilton & Moss offers the luxury of total choice. Customers can opt for a finely restored car finished in iconic Silver Birch, an example painted in a distinguished Pacific Blue’ or a recently restored car finished in a California Sage green.
Alternatively, if a customer would prefer to specify their own DB5 from scratch, they’re also in luck. The fourth car offered is a blank canvas: a DB5 that has been stripped back to bare metal.
Beneath the aluminium body, penned by Touring of Milan, the DB5 featured an improved 4.0-litre Tadek Marek designed in-line six engine, putting out 282bhp in standard form, and 314bhp in high-performance ‘Vantage’ specification, thanks to the addition of triple Weber Carburetors. Customers also had the option of a more modern ZF 5-speed manual transmission – which moved the game on significantly from the 4-speed DB4. Performance was very strong for the day, even the standard model would knock on the door of 150mph flat out.
The range of DB5s offered by Hilton and Moss starts with a car finished in the iconic ‘James Bond’ specification with gleaming Silver Birch paint over a rich Black Connoly leather interior. This car was supplied new in September 1965 to actor and comedian Dick Emery, by Aston Martin’s oldest dealership – H.W. Motors Limited. In recent years it was treated to a full body-off restoration, as well as the fitment of a handful of carefully selected, discreet enhancements, including upgraded suspension, a Becker Mexico Retro in-car entertainment system, air-conditioning and selectable power steering. The engine was also recently rebuilt by Aston Martin Works to 4.2-litre factory Vantage specification at the cost of £57,000. A fine example in the iconic colour combination. Presenting in superb condition it is ready to be cherished and enjoyed, whether that be on the open road, or the concours lawn.
The second car is finished in the distinguished color combination of Pacific Blue with a black leather interior. Delivered new in April of ’65, it was specified with the desirable 5-speed ‘box and has been in long-term enthusiast ownership until very recently, having been enjoyed to the full – on road as well as in FIA sprints, hill climbs and rallies. It has been fastidiously maintained, inside and out, by leading marque specialists. Recent works include a money no object revitalization of the interior, a rebuild of the straight-six to ‘fast road’ 4.2-litre specification, the fitment of the transformative Harvey Bailey Handling Kit and the full rebuild of the 5-speed gearbox.
The third DB5 available is finished in the beguiling, light green of California Sage. This 5-speed ZF equipped 1964 car was delivered by Brooklands of Bond Street in June of that year, and has remained in the UK since then, cherished by a succession of long-term owners. It was then comprehensively restored in recent years, with the works including a full-respray in its wonderful original colour. It now presents in exceptional condition inside and out.
The final DB5 on offer represents a unique proposition: the chance for a customer to specify their own, perfect DB5. It will be an icon tailor made for the owner, rebuilt from the ground up in Hilton & Moss’ sprawling, state-of-the-art restoration complex. Originally delivered in July ’64 via Brooklands in London, this RHD car travelled to the US before spending 30 years tucked away in dry storage. It now represents a one-of-a-kind opportunity, a blank canvas on which the new owner can render their DB5 dream a reality.
