Category:1963 Aston Martin DB5/1301/L

1963 Aston Martin DB5 chassis DB5/1301/L, for auctioning at EUR 1,3 million in 2016.[1] Highlights:

  • first DB5 off production line, 4,0 litre very similar to DB4 Series V Vantage
  • originally Kensington silver over red interior.[2]
  • one of few left-hand drive DB5
  • originally sold to racecar driver Peter Lindner (1930–64) of Frankfurt, Germany
  • sold to the US in 1970s, in 2001 sold to famous actor Nicholas Cage who (over)restored it, increased engine to 4,2 litre

References

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  1. Paris 2016 1963 Aston Martin DB5 €1,100,000 - €1,300,000 EUR | Not Sold at rmsothebys.com
  2. christies.com