1963 Aston Martin DB5
- Engine
- 4.0L inline-six, twin cam, all-aluminum, triple carburetors, ~282 bhp
- Colour
- Black
Chassis DB5/1466/L is a left-hand-drive 1964 Aston Martin DB5 built on 13 March 1964 and delivered within days to Paris dealer Garage Mirabeau. Finished in Black over black Connolly leather with a ZF five-speed gearbox and Power-Lock differential, the car retains its numbers-matching drivetrain and Touring-designed coachwork. Its documented American ownership history includes noted Palm Springs collector Bob Pond, and the car has received significant investment from subsequent careful custodians.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$830,000
- —Auction saleSold US$912,500
- 1964-03-01 →Factory deliveryGarage Mirabeaupartial documentation
Well-known Parisian dealership that received the car directly from the factory just days after build completion. The identity of the original retail buyer was never recorded.
- 1990 →Private saleBob Pondpartial documentation
Palm Springs-based collector known for acquiring both vintage aircraft and fine automobiles; purchased the car from Art Nisson at British Motor Service in Orange, California. Retained the car until his death, after which his entire collection was sold together to another enthusiast.
- → 2017-10-01Private saleConnecticut-based Aston Martin admirerpartial documentation
Long-standing enthusiast of the marque who commissioned a repaint back to the car's original black livery, reversing a prior Dubonnet Maroon finish. Substantial mechanical servicing had been carried out in 2014 prior to or during this owner's tenure.
- 2017-10-01 →Private saleThe Andrews Collectionpartial documentation
Texas-based collection that prioritised keeping the car in fully operational, drive-ready condition through high-quality ongoing maintenance.
- 2021 →Private saleCurrent caretakerfull documentation
Invested over $90,000 in documented work by Vintage MotorSports of Malvern, Pennsylvania during 2023–2024, covering engine refresh, brake system overhaul, alignment, tuning, cosmetic improvements, and fitting of an EZ electric power steering system.
- Date unknownPrivate saleUnrecorded French buyernone documentation
Presumed original retail purchaser via the Paris dealership; identity was not documented. Car eventually transitioned to the United States.
- Date unknownPrivate saleEnthusiast who acquired the Pond collectionpartial documentation
Purchased the entire Pond collection as a single transaction following Bob Pond's passing.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2014Mechanical
Extensive servicing including replacement of rear suspension radius arms and water pump, rebuilding of all three carburetors, engine tune-up with new spark plugs, ignition leads and filters, and rebuilding of both the clutch and brake master cylinders.
- 2023BodyworkVintage MotorSports
Various cosmetic refinements and improvements made to enhance the car's overall presentation.
Part of the same 2023–2024 programme.
- 2023Engine rebuildVintage MotorSports
Engine refresh carried out as part of a broader programme of work, with total expenditure across all tasks exceeding $90,000.
Work documented by invoices on file spanning 2023–2024; workshop located in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
- 2023MechanicalVintage MotorSports
Brake system serviced with worn or dated components replaced as required; vehicle alignment corrected and general tuning performed.
Part of the same 2023–2024 programme carried out in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
- 2023ModificationVintage MotorSports
An EZ electric power-steering kit integrated into a replacement steering column was fitted to reduce steering effort at low speeds; the system is designed to be fully reversible, and the original steering components are retained with the car.
Modification intended to improve usability while preserving the option to return the car to its original configuration.
- —Bodywork
Exterior colour changed from Dubonnet Maroon back to the original factory black, restoring the car to its as-delivered appearance.
Work undertaken during the Connecticut owner's tenure, shortly after their acquisition.
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