The DB5 is the most famous car Aston Martin has ever built, a 4.0-litre, Touring-bodied grand tourer that became a cultural icon. Beyond the fame, it is a genuinely desirable, beautifully made 1960s GT, and values reflect it.
This guide covers the full specification, where values sit today, how it compares, and what matters most when you buy one.
Specification
| Years of production | 1963–1965 |
| Body styles | Saloon, Convertible, Shooting Brake |
| Engine | 4.0 L inline-six |
| Power | 282 hp |
| Torque | 288 lb-ft (390 Nm) |
| Transmission | 5-speed ZF manual |
| 0–60 mph | ~7.1 sec |
| Top speed | 145 mph (233 km/h) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Price when new | ~£4,175 (1964) |
Performance in context
The twin-cam 4.0-litre six and five-speed ZF gearbox made the DB5 a fast, refined grand tourer for its day. It is bought for its beauty and presence more than outright pace, and that is the point.
The market: what a DB5 is worth now
The DB5’s fame keeps demand high. Good saloons typically trade around $700,000 to $1,000,000, with the rare convertible worth multiples, and cars with notable provenance in a tier of their own.
Indicative market guidance, October 2026. Sources: CLASSIC.COM, Hagerty. Typical ranges, not a quotation.
What to look for when buying
- Body style — the convertible is far rarer and dearer than the saloon.
- Matching numbers — original engine and body, confirmed via marque records.
- Rust and structure — check the Superleggera body frame and sills carefully.
- Restoration history — documented, high-quality restorations lead.
- Originality — correct colour, trim and specification support value.
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