1964→1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible
Only 7 DB5 Vantage Convertibles were produced which makes it one of the rarest Aston Martins. These were produced in a tun of 123 convertibles on the DB5 platfrom.
In September of 1964 the DB5 Vantage prototype, DP217, was revealed with triple Weber twin-choke, sidedraft carburetors and a 5-speed transmission. Aston Martin quoted peak power at 325 bhp at 5,750 rpm which was 40 more than the standard-specification DB5.
Other minor upgrades specific to Vantage included new intake manifolds, larger intake ports in the cylinder head and different ignition timing. A cuum reservoir was also added to the brake booster.
Our feature Peony Red DB5 is DB5C/1924/R and was originally ordered by Aston Martin Owners Club member Mr. J.V.R. Bullough. Following three different ownerships it was transported to the US and restored for $200,000 by Kent Bain’s Automotive Restorations in 2005.
Story by Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1964 – 1965 |
| built at | England |
| production | 7 |
| engine | Inline-6 |
| valvetrain | DOHC |
| displacement | 3995 cc / 243.8 in³ |
| bore | 96.01 mm / 3.78 in |
| stroke | 91.9 mm / 3.62 in |
| compression | 8.9:1 |
| power | 210.3 kw / 282.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| specific output | 70.59 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 192.36 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 379.6 nm / 280.0 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front brakes | Discs |
| rear brakes | Discs |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| f suspension | A-Arms w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Live Axle w/Watts Link, Trailing Links, Coil Springs |
| curb weight | 1466 kg / 3233 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2489 mm / 98.0 in |
| front track | 1377 mm / 54.2 in |
| rear track | 1359 mm / 53.5 in |
| length | 4572 mm / 180.0 in |
| width | 1676 mm / 66.0 in |
| height | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 2.73:1, 1.76:1, 1.23:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1 |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~6.5 seconds |
Auction Sales History
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible DB5C/1924/R –
Auction Source: Amelia Island 2012 by RM Auctions
