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To the casual observer, the 1963 DB5 is virtually indistinguishable from a late model DB4 Vantage; the DB5 is essentially a four litre version of the DB4. Initially fitted with the four speed David Brown gearbox, the vast majority of cars received the superior five speed gearbox either as an option or later as standard fitting. So why is the DB5 so often thought of as the quintessential Aston Martin? Without doubt this is due to a Silver Birch example featuring in the 1964 James Bond film, Goldfinger complete with special modifications and hidden weaponry. With 007 behind the wheel of the sensational sports GT, demand outstripped supply - the factory just couldn't really capitalise on the marketing success of the DB5. Even today, DB5's are highly regarded and change hands for sums significantly greater than for either a DB4 or DB6. The standard DB5 engine was equipped with three SU carburettors but also as an option, a so called 'GT' engine was also made available but with triple Webers to replace the SU's. These DB5 Vantages were quoted as producing 314bhp making them capable of around 150 mph and 0-60 acceleration times in around six and a half seconds. This Aston Martin DB5 was restored by HWM in 1978 for Mr. Ernest Jones who purchased the car the year before, finished in Dubonnet Rosso with a beige leather interior, this Aston won the Fort Belvedere Trophy at the AMOC's Goodwood Concours that same year. Mr. Jones sold 2058/R in May 1985 to the last owner who kept the car for the following twenty seven years. Fitted with the desirable ZF five-speed gearbox, this car comes with extensive history including MoT test certificates which date back to June 1975 when the recorded mileage was 46,100, also in the file are copies of invoices, the first of which is for a radiator fitted in June 1977. More recently the car has been stored in a dry barn, used only rarely in the past ten years and is a lovely example of an older restoration although may benefit now from a light re-commissioning. This Aston Martin DB5 is supplied with a V5 registration document, a new MoT test certificate attesting to its mechanical integrity and a file containing the invoices and MoT test certificates. The association of the Aston Martin marque with James Bond started with the DB5 and the model has retained pre-eminence in the market place ever since. There is a continued high demand for the model and exceptional examples rarely find their way to the open market. 2058/R is a great example of the DB5 - with a comprehensive history that validates that record of minimal use - it represents a great opportunity and sound investment for a collector and enthusiast alike.