James Bond Aston Martin features in Sydney sale

By: Guy Allen, Unique Cars magazine

Date: 26.05.2017

Aston Martin DB5

Aston Martin DB6 MkII Vantage

Aston Martin DB5

Aston Martin DB6 MkII Vantage

DB5 and DB6 will attract plenty of interest

The Mossgreen auction at the Carriageworks in Sydney this Sunday features two historic Aston Martins: a DB5 and DB6 MkII Vantage.

Though both very desirable, it will be the DB5 that generates the strongest bidding, thanks to its earlier manufacture (DB5s were built 1963-65 and DB6s 1965-70) plus its connection to the James Bond movie Goldfinger.

The latter featured two DB5s in the shoot - one was the prototype and the other a production car. Another DB5 was used in Thunderball, while DB5s also made cameo appearances in later Bond movies.

Under the skin the car ran a 3995cc inline six, claiming a very healthy 282hp and tied to a five-speed manual or three-speed auto transmission.

The 1964 example on offer is a manual and one of just 1059 built. The estimate is $1.5-16 million.

Marginally less eye-watering is the $750-850,000 estimate on the 1970 DB6 Mk II Vantage. This generation used essentially the same mechanicals as the DB5, however the bodywork was substantially altered with more cabin room and a rear spoiler.

That this is a MkII Vantage means it's carrying an improved wheel/tyre package and is running a more powerful version of the DOHC six, claiming 325hp.

The pair heads up an interesting mix of offerings, including some high-profile European machinery such as a Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster.

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