1965 Aston Martin DB5

1965 Aston Martin DB5 James Bond Car for sale! Motorcar Classics is pleased to offer this stunning and historical Aston Martin DB5 VIN: DB5 1856R. This DB5 was built by the late renown movie car proper builder George Barris who was a licensed promoter for the 007 Bond movies. This Aston Martin is a real DB5 vehicle that was used in various James Bond promotional events, however it was never used in a James Bond movie.
This car was sourced by George Barris? representatives from Connecticut and was supposedly originally owned by Aston Martin as part of their race team. It was originally equipped with a larger and faster DB6 engine which has since been removed from the car. The car does come with the DB6 engine separately however, along with the original transmission and some other parts. The frame, rear end, floor and most of the body and suspension is original. The wheels are not original and are aftermarket wheels from England. The interior was all redone at one point. The Vin number is still stamped on the crossmember. Center console armrest has also been signed by George Barris.
After George Barris acquired the car it was converted into a 007 James Bond Gold Finger movie car. The sketches that were used to build this car were taken from the original #1 car build. Options and upgrades included fake machine guns from the headlights, smoke exhaust, water hose under bumper, bullet proof protection rear trunk shield, rotating 007 vanity plates front/rear, rotating wheel blades, agent radar screen and more. The car was used in various promotional events and on television for many
The wheels are not original and are aftermarket wheels from England. Interior was all redone. Cars comes with original bill of sale. Do not miss this opportunity to own this piece of Aston Martin James Bond history. Your inspection is invited!