Beskrivning
The DB5 Convertible remains one of the prettiest and most desirable open Aston Martin models constructed by the works and one of the rarest, with total production of just 123 cars built between 1964-1965
The official works record denotes our car was ordered on 15th January 1964 and specified with California Sage coachwork, Red Connolly hides and desirable five speed ZF manual transmission. The DB5C was subsequently delivered to supplying dealer Brooklands on 30th May 1964 in readiness for handover to the first owner, Mr W. Morris Esq of Mill House, Brasted, Kent.
Further notes on file show the DB5C was optioned with a Motorola Radio and power operated antenna (still fitted to the car) and Mr Morris part exchanged a 1958 Jensen 541R for his new Aston Martin, with a part exchange allowance of £800!
In July 1974 the DB5C was acquired by the second owner Mr N. Chillingworth Esq presumably also based in Kent as maintenance was entrusted to ‘John. E. Wortley Mechanical Engineering and Coachworks’ of Dunton Green, Sevenoaks throughout the 1970s on his behalf, supported by multiple service records contained within the file.
According to these records the DB5C was repainted in Silver Birch in November 1975 and was later sold to Kazanus Ltd of Kensal Road, London W10, on the 5th October 1978 where it would remain for the following nine years.
The DB5C was offered for sale in mid 1987 by then prominent dealer ‘The Autodrome’ of Ledbury Mews West, London and subsequently purchased by its former long term owner on 5th June that year, part exchanged for his DB5 Saloon finished in Dubonnet Rosso
Throughout the 1990s the DB5C was maintained by AM stalwarts Vic Bass of Archway Engineering and Peter Stratford of Promech Automotive Ltd, both based in Queens Circus, Battersea as well as main agent Hyde Vale Garage of Greenwich with supporting invoices on file
In more recent years maintenance was undertaken by respected marque specialist Chicane Classics who rebuilt the cylinder head in 2010 and undertook various chassis repairs as well as supplying and fitting a super rare and original factory hardtop which remains with the car to the current day
In 2019 the DB5C further benefitted from replacement sills, full bare metal repaint and new windscreen by 355 Automobile Restorations Ltd before a rear axle rebuild and re-chrome of the bumpers/ overriders was completed by G. F. Beck of Pembrokeshire, finished off with the fitment of a new convertible hood and lining by Surrey Trimming Ltd in 2022, constructed in period correct Everflex material
This well maintained DB5C remains one of the last of its type to retain its original and well preserved Connolly leather interior and is supplied with a comprehensive history file and aforementioned original factory Hardtop. The ultimate open Aston Martin from the 1960s and attractively priced, this DB5C is ready for its next long term custodian and guaranteed to bring many smiles for miles ahead
