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细节
The first production DB5 Coupe manufactured
1964 ASTON MARTIN DB5
Chassis No. DB5/1301/L
Engine No. 400/1251
Kensington silver with red leather interior
Engine: six cylinder, in-line, twin overhead camshaft, 3,995cc., 282bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four-speed manual; Suspension: coil spring, independent at front; Brakes: four wheel disc. Left hand drive.
The acquisition of Aston Martin along with Lagonda in the late 1940s by David Brown brought new security to the two companies. It also gave Aston Martin access to W.O. Bentley's splendid twin cam engine, a layout favored on all subsequent six cylinder cars.
The DB5 was announced in 1963 as a logical follow up to the DB4. The DB4 engine was bored out to 96mm. which produced a 3,995cc displacement, and on an 8.9:1 compression with three 2 inch SU carburetors, 282bhp was produced at 5,500rpm. Other improvements over the DB4 series five were an alternator, a handbrake light which also served as a brake fluid level warning light, Sundym glass and Girling tandem master brake cylinders with dual brake servos.
Acceleration figures remained superb. The Motor reported 0-60mph in 7.1 seconds and a maxium speed of 145mph. Even though the DB5 was 250 pounds heavier than the DB4, the car retained the fine handling characteristics.
According to the factory records, this stunning DB5 Coupe was the first production DB5 manufactured and its first owner was Swiss/German Peter Linder. Some years ago the car arrived in the US and from 1983 to 1987 was in the ownership of Mike Cassidy. In the late 1980s the DB5 was sold to the very well known specialist Lance Evans of Pennsylvania. Evans fully restored the chassis, engine, transmission and differential.
In early 2000 the car was sold to a California collector from Santa Cruz, who commissioned a no-expense spared nut and bolt rebuild to Pebble Beach standards. Prior to restoration the car was a very sound and authentic example. The Aston was fully disassembled and the bodywork was stripped to bare metal; items such as the inner and outer rocker/sill panels were replaced. Great care was taken to ensure that all the body panels were perfectly smooth and that the panel fit was also checked and aligned as necessary. The Aston was repainted in Kensington silver. Invoices on file confirm the scale of the restoration and the meticulous attention to detail. The cost of the bodywork, paintwork and ancillary items came to some $65,000 by April this year. Additional work included a complete restoration of the suspension and running gear including the brake system and differential. All hardware was powder coated before reassembling. The driveshaft and pedal box covers were rebuilt, the handbrake was rebuilt and the wiring was removed, checked and repaired and refitted. The interior has benefited from a rebuild of the heater system, while the seats were disassembled, repaired as necessary, rechromed and rebuilt. The inner door hardware was replaced with new style electric window motors and regulators. This work cost an additional $25,000.
Further work to the car prior to the auction will include a new red leather interior, wool headliner, all new chrome, a new steering wheel and new chrome wheels with tires.
A silver DB5 rates as one of the archetypal British post-war sports cars and this first production model, chassis 1301, has been completely refurbished and restored by a leading marque specialist.
1964 ASTON MARTIN DB5
Chassis No. DB5/1301/L
Engine No. 400/1251
Kensington silver with red leather interior
Engine: six cylinder, in-line, twin overhead camshaft, 3,995cc., 282bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four-speed manual; Suspension: coil spring, independent at front; Brakes: four wheel disc. Left hand drive.
The acquisition of Aston Martin along with Lagonda in the late 1940s by David Brown brought new security to the two companies. It also gave Aston Martin access to W.O. Bentley's splendid twin cam engine, a layout favored on all subsequent six cylinder cars.
The DB5 was announced in 1963 as a logical follow up to the DB4. The DB4 engine was bored out to 96mm. which produced a 3,995cc displacement, and on an 8.9:1 compression with three 2 inch SU carburetors, 282bhp was produced at 5,500rpm. Other improvements over the DB4 series five were an alternator, a handbrake light which also served as a brake fluid level warning light, Sundym glass and Girling tandem master brake cylinders with dual brake servos.
Acceleration figures remained superb. The Motor reported 0-60mph in 7.1 seconds and a maxium speed of 145mph. Even though the DB5 was 250 pounds heavier than the DB4, the car retained the fine handling characteristics.
According to the factory records, this stunning DB5 Coupe was the first production DB5 manufactured and its first owner was Swiss/German Peter Linder. Some years ago the car arrived in the US and from 1983 to 1987 was in the ownership of Mike Cassidy. In the late 1980s the DB5 was sold to the very well known specialist Lance Evans of Pennsylvania. Evans fully restored the chassis, engine, transmission and differential.
In early 2000 the car was sold to a California collector from Santa Cruz, who commissioned a no-expense spared nut and bolt rebuild to Pebble Beach standards. Prior to restoration the car was a very sound and authentic example. The Aston was fully disassembled and the bodywork was stripped to bare metal; items such as the inner and outer rocker/sill panels were replaced. Great care was taken to ensure that all the body panels were perfectly smooth and that the panel fit was also checked and aligned as necessary. The Aston was repainted in Kensington silver. Invoices on file confirm the scale of the restoration and the meticulous attention to detail. The cost of the bodywork, paintwork and ancillary items came to some $65,000 by April this year. Additional work included a complete restoration of the suspension and running gear including the brake system and differential. All hardware was powder coated before reassembling. The driveshaft and pedal box covers were rebuilt, the handbrake was rebuilt and the wiring was removed, checked and repaired and refitted. The interior has benefited from a rebuild of the heater system, while the seats were disassembled, repaired as necessary, rechromed and rebuilt. The inner door hardware was replaced with new style electric window motors and regulators. This work cost an additional $25,000.
Further work to the car prior to the auction will include a new red leather interior, wool headliner, all new chrome, a new steering wheel and new chrome wheels with tires.
A silver DB5 rates as one of the archetypal British post-war sports cars and this first production model, chassis 1301, has been completely refurbished and restored by a leading marque specialist.