Title:
Aston Martin ‘63 DB5 Coupé
Description:
The Aston Martin DB5 is a grand touring sports car produced by Aston Martin from 1963 to 1965. Styled by Federico Formenti of Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, the DB5 was an evolution of the previous DB4 model; differences include an all-aluminum 4.0L inline-6, a new ZF 5-speed manual and three SU carburetors. Standard feature include reclining seats, electric windows, twin fuel tanks and 2+2 seating. Production ended in 1965 with 1,059 produced.
The DB5 is known in mass media for being the vehicle of choice of British spy James Bond, first appearing in Goldfinger. Bond’s DB5 is equipped with various gadgets fitted to the vehicle by Q branch. These include revolving number plates with British (BMT216A), French (4711-EA-62), Swiss (LU6789) and Italian (A 4269 00) number plates, a GPS dashboard and radar, oil slick, smokescreen and landmine dispensers, hidden machine guns and water cannons, an extendable bulletproof screen, extendable tire slashers, extendable battering rams and ejection seats. Behind the scenes, the gadgets were conceived by special effects artist John Stears. 25 ”continuation” models of the DB5, based on the Goldfinger car, were produced by Aston Martin in 2020 for £2.75 million each; these cars were created in collaboration with EON Productions. Aston Martin used the same manufacturers to manufacture parts for the cars wherever possible.
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Versions
2014 card
From the back of the 2014 card:
Born: 1963
Birthplace: Aston Martin, Newport Pagnell
Designer: Aston Martin & Carrozzeria Touring
Specialty: Most famous for being featured in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger, and more recently the 2012 film Skyfall. Regarded by many as the most famous car in the world.
The DB5 is known in mass media for being the vehicle of choice of British spy James Bond, first appearing in Goldfinger. Bond’s DB5 is equipped with various gadgets fitted to the vehicle by Q branch. These include revolving number plates with British (BMT216A), French (4711-EA-62), Swiss (LU6789) and Italian (A 4269 00) number plates, a GPS dashboard and radar, oil slick, smokescreen and landmine dispensers, hidden machine guns and water cannons, an extendable bulletproof screen, extendable tire slashers, extendable battering rams and ejection seats. Behind the scenes, the gadgets were conceived by special effects artist John Stears. 25 ”continuation” models of the DB5, based on the Goldfinger car, were produced by Aston Martin in 2020 for £2.75 million each; these cars were created in collaboration with EON Productions. Aston Martin used the same manufacturers to manufacture parts for the cars wherever possible.
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Versions
2014 card
From the back of the 2014 card:
Born: 1963
Birthplace: Aston Martin, Newport Pagnell
Designer: Aston Martin & Carrozzeria Touring
Specialty: Most famous for being featured in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger, and more recently the 2012 film Skyfall. Regarded by many as the most famous car in the world.
Year:
2015
Brand:
Hot Wheels
Model:
Aston Martin 1963 DB5
Color:
Metallic Red
Series:
HW Workshop Then And Now
Type of Vehicle:
European sports sedan
Type of Wheels:
10SP
Toy Number:
CFJ22-09B0B
Collector Number:
245/250
Series Number:
245/250
Asst. Number:
L2593
Model Number:
CFJ22-06B5
Case:
Original
Scale:
1:64
Country:
Malaysia
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:43:15
Automatic Estimated Value:
~3,44 €
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-15
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:43:15
