 | The most well-known DB5 is the one owned by super-spy Bond, James Bond. But James Bond’s DB5 was just a standard, ordinary saloon model, one of nearly a thousand. For true collector rarity one must have the higher-performance DB5 Vantage convertible, with just seven made. |
 | The high-performance, Vantage-specification DB5 didn't make its first appearance until September 1964. The prototype, DP217, bore the chassis no. DB5/1451/R and came fitted with triple Weber twin-choke, side-draft carburetors along with the five-speed gearbox. The DB5 Vantage's power output was 325 bhp at 5,750 rpm, some 40 bhp more than the standard engine. |
 | The DB5’s reflexes were sharpened in Vantage tune, with 0–60 times dropping to just 6.5 seconds. Chassis DB5C/1924/R is an authentic, factory Vantage convertible. |  |
 | This DB5C received a comprehensive restoration to concours standards in 2005. The restoration included a professional conversion to left-hand drive. All restorative work was fully documented, and invoices for over $200k are included. This DB5C is a multiple Class Award winner. It carried an estimate of $1.4m - $1.6m. |
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