1964 Aston Martin DB5
- Colour
- California Sage
Chassis DB5/2268/L is a left-hand-drive Aston Martin DB5 originally delivered to its first owner in the United States with an unusually rich factory specification, including Normalair air conditioning, a Bosch Köln radio with power antenna, chrome wheels, and Avon Turbospeed GT whitewall tyres. The automatic gearbox was later converted to a five-speed ZF manual. Under its current custodian since 1988, the car underwent a documented multi-specialist restoration and has been shown at numerous AMOC and concours events across the United States.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$1,200,000 – US$1,400,000
- 1970-05-01 →Acquisition unknownJames S. Hillhousefull documentation
Colorado-based second owner, recorded on the factory build sheet; held the car at least from May 1970.
- 1988 →Acquisition unknownCurrent long-term ownerfull documentation
Undertook a comprehensive, well-documented refurbishment using multiple marque specialists; active participant in AMOC events and concours across the US for nearly three decades.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryEdwin V. Perduefull documentation
First owner; car delivered through the official US Aston Martin importer with numerous non-standard factory options documented on the build sheet.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownTexas-based intermediate ownerpartial documentation
Car passed through Texas ownership at some point between Hillhouse and the current custodian.
Competition
- 1989-08-01AMOCAMOC Monterey Festival
First concours showing under current ownership; debut appearance at this marque-focused gathering.
- 1997Great NW Tour
Touring event concluding in Monterey, California.
- —Ault Park Concours
- —Texas Concours
- —Lime Rock Concours
- —Santa Fe Concours
- —AMS Dixie Challenge
- —Chicago Historic Races
- —Pittsburgh Grand Prix
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
The original Borg Warner automatic gearbox was replaced with a period-correct five-speed ZF manual transmission prior to the current owner's acquisition.
- —BodyworkAutosport Designs
Full cosmetic renovation carried out, including a bare repaint in the car's original California Sage colour.
Work performed during the multi-specialist restoration commissioned by the current owner.
- —RestorationKevin Kay Restorations
Complete re-trim of the interior cabin and boot area to original specification.
- —Engine rebuildVintage Connection
Comprehensive engine overhaul encompassing the cylinder head, valve train, carburettors, and clutch.
Workshop located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- —Mechanical
Chassis and underside thoroughly cleaned but left structurally intact and never disassembled.
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