1964 Aston Martin DB5: The World's Most Famous Grand Tourer
James Mercer
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Few cars in history are as inextricably tied to cinema and style as the 1964 Aston Martin DB5. Designed by Carrozzeria Touring in Milan using their patented *Superleggera* (superlight) magnesium-alloy tubing framework, the DB5 defined the golden age of British grand touring.
When Sean Connery drove the Silver Birch DB5 in the 1964 film *Goldfinger*, the car became an instant cultural icon across the globe.
British Grand Touring Perfection
- Engine: 4.0-liter Tadek Marek all-aluminum DOHC inline-six with triple SU carburetors producing 282 HP and 288 lb-ft of torque.
- Transmission: ZF 5-speed manual gearbox.
- Top Speed: 145 mph (233 km/h).
- Interior: Hand-stitched Connolly leather, wool pile carpeting, and chrome Smiths instrumentation.
Even without revolving license plates, ejector seats, or Browning machine guns, the DB5 is a masterpiece of proportions and elegance.
