[{"id": 14954574, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to our DB5 auction! Let\u2019s see how long we can go without making a 007 reference. Ooops, too late\u2026..\r\nThe following info is from the owner of the car:\r\n\r\n1965 Aston Martin DB5\r\nRight hand drive, 5 speed manual\r\nPurchased June 1974, imported from England\r\nMileage 97,470\r\nMarch 2024 mileage 09076. Owned for 50 years and driven 11,606 miles\r\nExterior color Dubonnet, Interior Red leather. \r\nWebasto, factory installed sunroof.\r\nNew 5 speed manual gearbox installed by Kevin Kay Restorations\r\nMuch loved car, driven and shown at various car shows.\r\nService records available\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ll have cold-start, walk-around, and drive videos coming soon. \r\n\r\nIf you have a private question please click the \u201ccontact seller\u201d button.\r\n\r\nCheers!", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1720659337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954594, "authorName": "Jamespw1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamespw1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the Speedo rollover from 97K to 9K? You\u2019re not clear on mileage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720659524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954605, "authorName": "Dake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dake/", "bidAmount": 1007, "content": "$1,007 bid placed by Dake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720659598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14954624, "authorName": "danielnyc60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danielnyc60/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by danielnyc60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720659741, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14954626, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jamespw1 please see my comment below. Mileage in 1974 97,470. Mileage in 2024 09076. Total mileage driven in 50 years by one owner 11,606.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1720659773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954671, "authorName": "testdummypilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/testdummypilot/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by testdummypilot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720660155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14954673, "authorName": "Moore4602", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moore4602/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For a guy who collects late model Aston Martin\u2019s, This early model would be a magnificent addition to any collection. It\u2019s nice to see cars like this Stay in the United States.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1720660171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954710, "authorName": "Martinft", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martinft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, this is sweet. Buy and drive it\u2026 good living.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1720660504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954768, "authorName": "Martinft", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martinft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best looking fastback contender.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720661107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954782, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Smashing DB9!\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720661279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954822, "authorName": "ModenaOnMyMind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modenaonmymind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GDogg \ud83d\udc40", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720661671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954869, "authorName": "peter19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "KKR (The Seller) -\n\nWhile we now know what you mean with regard to the mileage, you did, twice, leave off the first digit of \"1\". \nIt's not 09076 it's 109,076.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720662205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954887, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peter19 this is a 5-digit odometer so the actual numbers on the odometer were quoted. It goes with saying that it rolled over.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1720662273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954932, "authorName": "peter19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "KKR (The Seller) \n\nMany thanks. You're being a tad too technical here. \nJamespw1 asked a fair question as not all of us know it's a 5-digit.\nGLWTA she's a beauty", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1720662830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954959, "authorName": "nickcandee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickcandee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kevin Kay Restorations is one of the top 5 AM shops in the world. Period. \r\nI ran my RHD DB5 for 60,000 miles / 17 years and seldom had a RHD annoyance, except for the bozo at the gas station- \u201cmister, steering wheel is on the wrong side!\u201d\r\n\u201cNo man, it\u2019s on the Right side! Can 10,000 post office drivers be wrong?\u201d\r\nFab grand touring car! Drive it til a rebuild needed! DB5s have great bones!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1720663039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954972, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Smashing DB5!\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720663113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954973, "authorName": "GigPete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gigpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You had me at \"older repaint.\" Buy, drive, enjoy. Lovely.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720663118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954989, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ModenaOnMyMind \r\n\r\nThanks, too excited when I saw it. Just started scaling.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720663253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954991, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nickcandee thank you for the kind words! Yes, we have worked on a few of these over the last 30+ years. Take care Nick!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720663258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955103, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Before someone asks, we do not have the original ZF gearbox.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720664844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955131, "authorName": "Ohdannyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohdannyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m salivating over here. It\u2019s so nice to see these beautiful cars still going!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720665261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955171, "authorName": "jrb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. Can we get a starting and driving video? Does everything work as designed? Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720666044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955323, "authorName": "hr47cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hr47cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I see this handsome beast, then reflect on the styling changes over the years I wonder if British and European car manufacturers felt they needed to follow the foolish US annual body style changes? Surely Aston Martin didn't need to find people wishing to replace a year old DB5 with the latest iteration . I believe there are more out there wishing they could enjoy driving such a car as this one versus some 'from outer space' looking new version. GLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1720668780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955326, "authorName": "Dake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is not appearing on the Aston Martin DB5 model page @Bat", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720668831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955357, "authorName": "MarkS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since the car was originally Silver Birch, how likely was it that the previous owner repainted it in Dubonnet Rosso (a lovely color) to avoid dealing with 007 references from bystanders and gawkers?", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1720669498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955358, "authorName": "Speedraser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedraser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These and the DB4 are why I became an Aston Martin guy.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720669522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955417, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve been a fan of Aston Martins since I read the Road & Track road test in which Carroll Shelby\u2019s Le Mans victory co-driver, Roy Salvadori ran the first 0-100-0 test in a DB4. Carrozzeria Touring\u2019s Superleggera styling never gets old.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1720670818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955549, "authorName": "DockedMetal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dockedmetal/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by DockedMetal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720674272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14955582, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks amazing in this color combo but I'll bet Silver Burch with red leather looked smashing! Love the Webasto sunroof!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720675497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955629, "authorName": "hankcinq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankcinq/", "bidAmount": 49500, "content": "$49,500 bid placed by hankcinq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720677460, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14955746, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This delightful Dubonnet DB5 has style, and class, for days - GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720687923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955788, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely timeless, elegant and stunning \ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720691115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955875, "authorName": "1967Shelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967shelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aston Martin\u2019s vision is \u201cto be the world\u2019s most desirable, ultra-luxury British performance brand. Think this car achieves that, James Bond thought so\u2026..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720695647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955970, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color...Dubonnet is very regal...like it. \r\nOK...just a couple 007 mentions. I suspect 007 would only drive this when going to see the Queen Mother.\r\nMaybe it is just me and my seeing Goldfinger when I was 13 (1964), BUT...this style AM is the only AM to stand the coolness test of time. If I owned this handsome DB5 automobile after 55+ years of owning & driving cars, it would be the first and only to NOT have a lady's name...LOLOL\r\nWhat else other than JB-007...long live 007 :-)>\r\nBest for a Golden-finger auction :-)>", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720699165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955973, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the most elegant cars I\u2019ve ever seen", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720699197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14956062, "authorName": "austinhealer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinhealer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suspect that the ZF gearbox was traded out for the Tremec because no one in this country seems to have the tools required to take one apart! I had to send the ZF gearbox in my current DB5 restoration to the UK for rebuild....\r\n\r\nThe Webasto roof is an interesting fitment. I've seen a few on the DB6, but this is the first on a DB5", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720701054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14956101, "authorName": "bobcanada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobcanada/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Invoices from 2005 show a $50.00 per hour labour rate. Labour on a Jaguar or Range Rover in Toronto costs a whopping $250.00 an hour today. Don't you wish there was a time machine to go back to 2005? Stunning car!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1720701507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14956294, "authorName": "drfiredog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drfiredog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stroking my ego...I'll give it a bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720704170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14956299, "authorName": "drfiredog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drfiredog/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by drfiredog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720704191, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14956304, "authorName": "Muybenno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muybenno/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by Muybenno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720704243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14956325, "authorName": "Gloccamora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gloccamora/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one should have stayed silver.....", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1720704423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14956624, "authorName": "RKGUIDO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkguido/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a 1964 DB5 for $2,200 in 1978. Light green ,RHD with red interior. Kept until 1980 when we moved to CA from Pittsburgh. Sold for $6k as frame mounting points were rusting out. Every visit to AM shop was $500..............", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1720707607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14956762, "authorName": "rmessner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmessner/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by rmessner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720708702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14956772, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The current owner had an old service buddy in England purchase the car for him and had it shipped over. It was already the current color and had the Webasto roof installed. So this work was done sometime in the first nine years of the cars life. The Webasto roof is not on the build sheet so probably done at the same time as the paint. Done at the factory? I guess we\u2019ll never know.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1720708803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14957499, "authorName": "1965Gt350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1965gt350/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by 1965Gt350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720714300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14958207, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I somehow neglected to post a picture of the second page of the build sheet so I\u2019ll just post both together for clarity. I\u2019m always amused at how much warranty work the factory had to do on these cars when they were new.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720717813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14958488, "authorName": "rmessner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmessner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is quite the list!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720718369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14960315, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love it has the wonderful, well known manufacturer, Webasto, and the very rare manual sunroof, which means no electrical sunroof gremlins and difficulties, yet all the wonderfulness and value that it brings \ud83e\udd42", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720723725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14960676, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "007's rarely spoken of brother's car... Jim. \n(he was just a CPA)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720724840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14960865, "authorName": "geodav", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geodav/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bond first drove a DBIII in the book Goldfinger.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720725416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14961864, "authorName": "ssterry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssterry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cThis example left the factory finished in Silver Birch and received a repaint in its current shade of Dubonnet prior to the current owner\u2019s purchase in 1974.\u201d Truly this must be one of the biggest restoration blunders of all time. A beautiful DB5 to be sure, but really?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720728969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14962306, "authorName": "Scliffe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scliffe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While the original color would presumably bring a higher price today, I am pretty sure that was the last thing on the then owner\u2019s mind at the time of the repaint.\r\nI actually like this color. Given the wallet depth that will be required to buy this car, and the current paint condition, it would not surprise me if prospective buyers were not considering factoring in the cost of a repaint when posting their bids. Good luck all around.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1720732004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14962592, "authorName": "Richard17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd rather have this Bond car than a \"Bond Girl\". Having said that, a Bond Girl from this era would be about 80 years old, so not that tough a call.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1720734511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14963028, "authorName": "Gloccamora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gloccamora/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cShaken\u2026 not stirred\u201d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720739104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14963402, "authorName": "1967Shelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967shelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun Fact: Carroll Shelby is the only person to win the 24 hours of Lemans as a driver with Aston Martin in 1959. Cheers", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720743728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14963433, "authorName": "1967Shelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967shelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1965Gt350, best of luck\u2026..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720743985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14963467, "authorName": "Speedraser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedraser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1967Shelby Roy Salvadori had something to do with that win\u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720744382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14963509, "authorName": "1967Shelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967shelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Speedraser, you are correct. Roy and the ex-chicken farmer. \ud83c\udf7b", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720744861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14964211, "authorName": "DavilB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davilb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scliffe ironically the original Bond DB5 was red and then re-painted silver birch for the movie :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720755627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14964234, "authorName": "AMV8VVX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amv8vvx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Noble Sportsman episode starring Roger Moore as The Saint.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720756209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14964247, "authorName": "AMV8VVX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amv8vvx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Richard17 There's an article for that: https://ew.com/gallery/bond-girls-where-are-they-now/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720756488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14964767, "authorName": "curated", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curated/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi. If the car were taken to Kevin Kay Restorations for a pre purchase inspection. What items would be noted and what are the costs involved to get the car to an excellent, sorted (for an Aston) high driver level?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720785576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14965101, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@curated we did do a complete inspection, the written results are in the photo gallery. Without knowing your exact expectations and which items you would want corrected any sort of estimate is not really possible.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720790565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14966477, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll be doing walk around and drive videos hopefully Monday. It\u2019s been 113-119 degrees up here recently but it\u2019s supposed to be \u201conly\u201d 103 on Monday ha!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720802418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14970405, "authorName": "67bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1967Shelby...\r\nLots of People don't know that Fun Fact!!\r\nShel was the Man!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720818050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14972196, "authorName": "curated", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curated/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Kevin\r\nAre you referring to the notes on the yellow paper images 213-215 as the PPI? If not, please share the image numbers. Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720837968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14972626, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you going to provide a comprehensive set of videos?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720850578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14973065, "authorName": "Designartinmotion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/designartinmotion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the car to add to your collection! Need the cash to buy it and restore ( repaint) etc. \r\ngorgeous", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720874196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14973931, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DD6 yes hopefully Monday. Please see my previous comment.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720884244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14973943, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@curated yes those and also the one following.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720884313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14987562, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721063506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14992764, "authorName": "TheGonz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegonz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KKR, has anyone diagnosed the cause of the (excessive?) engine vibration and the clutch chatter?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721085214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14992927, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheGonz the techs write up says \u201cslight clutch chatter\u201d and I didn\u2019t really feel any of that driving it today. The engine vibration is definitely not \u201cexcessive\u201d in any way, just a bit of a tingle that you\u2019re aware of. I don\u2019t think the engine has ever been apart and the clutch and flywheel would have been balanced when the new gearbox went in. The techs tend to be a bit overly critical on these inspections.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721087199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14992956, "authorName": "RKGUIDO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkguido/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My DB5 felt like that from 1978 until I sold it in 1980", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721087669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14993340, "authorName": "TheGonz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegonz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KKR, Ok, I understand it just that the fact that the engine vibration was mentioned would indicate it was a concern. Still, aside from the myriad of minor condition issues, your DB5 is at the apex of timeless automotive elegance.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721091799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14996438, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721149176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14997640, "authorName": "schleopard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schleopard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Double Naught Seven. Bond, James Bond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721152464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14999372, "authorName": "Gberger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gberger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I tried to rob a bank to buy this sweet machine, and was caught, if I explained the reason to the judge I think there is s good chance I would be let go with a warning not to do it again.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721157846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14999499, "authorName": "AMV8VVX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amv8vvx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gberger There's a movie for that. Peter Seller's drives his DB4 GT in a bank robbery. https://youtu.be/rcfWRSkkleo?t=36", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721158258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15004891, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the one I wanted as a kid. Too late now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721225048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15004932, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheGonz...Old age.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721225429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15007353, "authorName": "SeaTacTom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatactom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm stunned! Or perhaps my eyes deceive me. ONLY $100k? Am sure the bidding will go vertical as the deadline grows near.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721238881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15009097, "authorName": "AMV8VVX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amv8vvx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Worth at least 1/2 of a day if you can find a friend who has one; fantastic detail and graphics. https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31762710280&cm_sp=SEARCHREC-_-WIDGET-L-_-BDP-H&searchurl=an%3Dworrall%2520dave%26ds%3D30%26rollup%3Don%26sortby%3D17%26tn%3Dthe%2520most%2520famous%2520car%2520in%2520the%2520world%2520the%2520complete%2520history%2520of%2520the%2520james%2520bond%2520aston%2520martin%2520db5#&gid=1&pid=1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721244395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15010902, "authorName": "bigbrain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigbrain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thoughts on how the roof modification hurts the value of this car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721250474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15011649, "authorName": "drfiredog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drfiredog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sitting in the weeds with my last minute $105k bid...\"don't Bogart that joint my friend\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721253733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15014168, "authorName": "116610LV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/116610lv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how much does the lack of the original gearbox and the roof cut up devalue this car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721307901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15014408, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@11661OLV...Actually improves the value.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721310499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15015141, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Webasto roofs on classic Aston Martins are hardly uncommon. Google \u201cAston Martin Webasto\u201d and you will see lots of images of them. I\u2019m not sure if they were fitted at the Factory or were sent to a Webasto installation center. They are obviously a quality unit and the company is still in business today doing all sorts of roofs.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721316580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018754, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boot carpeted in black nylon loop as original.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721331334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018777, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct fiberglass boot lid liner.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721331392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018786, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Avon bias-ply spare; original?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721331439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018804, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rust-free spare tire well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721331488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018823, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boot lamp disconnected, switch broken.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721331536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15019199, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Meant \u201cunder-bonnet pad\u201d not \u201cunder-dash pad\u201d in video.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721332768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15019253, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721332815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15021974, "authorName": "Andrew_Leeson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_leeson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KKR it would have come on Avon Turbospeed High Speed 'Crossply' tires when new, and was engineered for those specific tires. Radials are too grippy, the tail of a DB4/5 is meant to slide back into line for high speed cornering. The original 1961 E type Jaguar was similarly designed for Dunlop RS5 tires.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721348234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15022175, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Andrew_Leeson if you blow up the picture you can make out \u201cAvon Turbospeed 6.70-15\u201d so maybe it is the original spare!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721350454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15022442, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever (whomever?) buys this DB5 can count on a reasonable period of safe, secure, indoor storage as they arrange transport. Overseas buyers, we can also arrange safe enclosed transport to the docks in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721353750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15022508, "authorName": "Andrew_Leeson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_leeson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KKR 1. Re spare tire - probably. 2. I would love to buy this DB5. The one that I owned twice over in the 1980s bubble times was original Dubonnet Rosso with black leather, and in very similar condition. It always smelled of dust and 'petrol'. Not the best Aston I ever owned by any means, but it never gave me any trouble - Astons tend to be faithful and reliable if you get a sound and unmolested up-and-running car. However, financially my Aston days are over. GLWA. In 'the old days', no matter how exotic and desirable my cars were (I was a full time dealer from 1985 to 1992) I drove them in my daily life without hesitation. I had good insurance. Warm them up and drive them as the designers intended. And I had a good pressure washer.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721354892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15023695, "authorName": "NA1Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/na1driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful car, this. I wish I had the garage space to add this to the collection.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721396529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15026946, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NA!Driver...The garage space excuse is old and tired. I had a standard two car residential garage. As I added cars I rented nearby storage space. BTW I \"wish\" I had the money to buy this car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721413294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15031143, "authorName": "bidben1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidben1212/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by bidben1212", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721428367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15031463, "authorName": "LongDucDong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longducdong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The prettiest Aston ever penned. By a long shot. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721431467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15032348, "authorName": "1965Gt350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1965gt350/", "bidAmount": 160000, "content": "$160,000 bid placed by 1965Gt350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721441393, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15032616, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a just lovely car. This is automotive royalty in its finest form. Timeless elegance. As much as I love very fast modern cars, I have always enjoyed driving 60s and 70s Aston Martins, both V8 and 6-cylinder versions. I think the 6-cylinder cars offer plenty of power for typical use and they sound great.\r\n\r\nLooking at the BaT Aston Martin page, there are 10 current auctions. In my view, only one of the 10 cars has character. Although I find the DB4/DB6 cars equally characterful and desirable as the DB5, I \"get\" the unique place this model holds in history. This particular car does look splendid in Dubonnet (I prefer this color over Silver Birch), and I like the Webasto sunroof. Period correct, and to me adds to the charm of this particular car. There certainly is no arguing with the qualifications of @KKR (The Seller).\r\n\r\nI looked to see how many previous DB5 auctions there had been on BaT. Answer: 3.\r\n\r\nSo I thought I would see how the DB4/DB6 BaT results compared to the DB5. My findings are below (includes both sold and RNM cars):\r\n\r\nModel . . . . . . DB4 . . . . . . DB5 . . . . . DB6\r\nBuild years . .1958-63 . . 1963-65 . . 1965-70\r\n# built . . . . . . 1,204 . . . . . 1,059 . . . . 1,788\r\nCount . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . .. . .2\r\nHigh . . . . .$830,000 . . $745,000 . . $235,000\r\nAverage . .$510,200 . . $698,333 . . $217,000\r\nMedian . . $456,000 . . $725,000 . . $217,000\r\nLow . . . . . $345,000 . . $625,000 . . $199,000\r\n\r\nSo, three models, three distinct price tiers; look at the average and median prices.\r\n\r\nNote to @bringatrailer: The lonely DB6 would like its own model page. Since there have been only 10 prior DB4/5/6 auctions, all saloons, I checked classic-com to see a larger group of cars.\r\n\r\nclassic-com's summaries are for sold cars only, though they show the RNM cars as well. Note that the amounts below for the DB4 and DB5 are skewed higher by special cars like DB4 GTs and a DB5 \"Bond car\". The summaries also include both saloons and convertibles.\r\n\r\nFor the last five years, classic-com shows (includes cars from BaT):\r\n\r\nModel . . . . . . . . . DB4 . . . . .DB5 . . . . . DB6\r\nSales Count . . . . . 77 . . . . . . .56 . . . . . . 135\r\nRNM . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . 4\r\nTop Sale . . . . . .$9.5m . . . . $6.4m . . . $925,362\r\nAvg . . . . . . . . .$762,104 . .$960,517 . . $272,209\r\nLowest Sale . $173,600 . . $405,861 . $126,918\r\n\r\nI see a similar price pattern here as with BaT above; look at the average prices.\r\n\r\nThe BaT DB4 average price is about 73% of the DB5 average, and the DB6 average price is about 31% of the DB5 average.\r\n\r\nThe classic-com DB4 average price is about 79% of the DB5 average, and the DB6 average price is about 28% of the DB5 average. Keep in mind that classic-com has a more expensive mix of cars (special models and convertibles) than BaT in this comparison.\r\n\r\nSo, on average, the DB4 goes for about 3/4 of the DB5 and the DB6 for a bit less than 1/3. The DB6 could well be the bargain of the bunch, but it will simply never be the equal of the DB5 in the public consciousness.\r\n\r\nThe highest priced \"regular\" DB4s were:\r\n\r\n1) $1,276,756 for a 1963 convertible sold at RM Sotheby's Paris on 02/02/2022\r\n\r\n2) $1,204,123 for a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Special Series GT-engined Coup\u00e9 sold at Bonhams The Zoute Sale (Belgium) on 10/09/2022.\r\n\r\n3) On BaT, the top DB4 was a 1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series 5 Vantage that sold for $830,000 on 09/16/2021.\r\n\r\nThe highest priced \"regular\" DB5 was a 1965 DB5 that sold for $1,352,500 at RM Sotheby's Amelia Island on 03/03/2023.\r\n\r\nThe highest priced DB6 saloon was a 1967 Vantage that sold for $621,000 at RM Sotheby's Arizona on 01/27/2022.\r\n\r\nLastly, @oldone2 wrote \"The garage space excuse is old and tired.\"\r\n\r\nHear, hear. I agree. I did what you did (rented storage), and relative to the often 6-figure price of the cars where this comment is often made, renting space is a minor expense. Perhaps this could serve as a @bringatrailer Question of the Week: \"What are your least favorite excuses given on BaT for not bidding on a car?\" The top 5-10 could then be programmed in to BaT's moderation algorithm to flag these as \"non-constructive\" comments blocked in the comment composition box. The error message could say \"Are you sure you want to make this cliched excuse?\"", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1721445634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15034083, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I appreciate your \"garage space\" recognition, but don't understand your BaT solution. However, space could be important for a DIY'er. This car belongs in a protected museum not someone's \"garage\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721486644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15036992, "authorName": "TheGonz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegonz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any comprehensive value analysis for this DB5 must differentiate between the RHD and LHD verions. Using Classic.com as a resource, very few LHD models have been offered for sale and they have fetched lofty prices. The plethora of RHD models offered on both sides of the pond, generally, have achieved significantly lower prices. In addition, going back to the beginning of 2023, 8 of 9 no sales were RHD. So, simply considering the \"average\" sale prices for DB5's can be misleading.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721501309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15037293, "authorName": "AlfaMania", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamania/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Factory original LHD DB2\u2019s through DB6\u2019s fetch considerably more money than factory original RHD for these models even in the UK. This also applies for these models worldwide.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721502109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15037381, "authorName": "RKGUIDO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkguido/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I kind of liked my RHD DB5, sitting in traffic when the car on my right looks over!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721502468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15037615, "authorName": "AlfaMania", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamania/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We\u2019re discussing two different things. One deals with money the other with emotions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721503440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15037751, "authorName": "RKGUIDO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkguido/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YUP!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721503925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15039599, "authorName": "Ashdod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ashdod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The radiator is original or aluminum, I see that the temperature does not even rise by half on these hot days. that is very important for these English cars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721517833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15039645, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheGonz wrote \"Any comprehensive value analysis for this DB5 must differentiate between the RHD and LHD verions\"\r\n\r\nVery much a valid point. In order to be \"comprehensive\", one would also need to take into account the exact spec (e.g., Vantage), mileage, history, condition, etc.\r\n\r\nThankfully I am not doing a comprehensive value analysis. I am just doing an arm-chair look at auctions to bring some data to the discussion. I started doing these summaries after I noticed many comments either during an auction or just after the end of the auction where people commented that a car was worth much more or the seller should have accepted the last bid. Well, those cannot both be true, and few people cited any sources, so I started posting the summaries I was already doing for myself. I recognize that my summaries are woefully incomplete since there are a huge number of sales through dealers or between private parties, as well as any number of smaller auction venues. Hopefully, if you are looking to buy a 6 or 7-figure car, you will not rely on my handful of numbers to be a proxy for the \"true market\". But for the rest of us, my numbers may serve as a reasonable guide, particularly for cars were there are hundreds of auction results for a particular model.\r\n\r\nThat said, I have some LHD vs. RHD numbers. And, before someone asks, I have numbers for Europe vs. North America (there was one Canadian auction; LHD, $720k). I don't have any auction data for the rest of the world. Surely there were some sales in Africa, Asia and Australia/New Zealand?\r\n\r\nSo what did I find?\r\n\r\nIn my sample, looking at just \"saloons\", though a mix of specs (such as Vantage), and excluding the \"Bond car\" at over $6 million), there were 46 cars in my sample. Five of the RHD cars, all located in Europe, were labeled as \"projects\", two of which were disassembled, and one of those may not have had its original engine. They sold for $424k - $511K. I have included them in my numbers below.\r\n\r\nTotal 46\r\nLHD 17\r\nRHD 29\r\nEurope 32\r\nN America 14\r\n\r\nPrices . . . . . . .All . . . . . . . LHD . . . . . . RHD\r\nCount . . . . . . 46 . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . 29\r\nHigh . . . .$1,352,500 . $1,352,500 . $1,178,259\r\nAverage . . $708,751 . . .$791,009 . . .$660,531\r\nMedian . . .$689,228 . . .$775,000 . . .$658,726\r\nLow . . . . . .$405,861 . . .$585,901 . . . $405,861\r\n\r\nPrices . . . . . . . All . . . . . . . Europe . . N America\r\nCount . . . . . . . 46 . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . . 14\r\nHigh . . . . $1,352,500 . $1,178,259 . $1,352,500\r\nAverage . . .$708,751 . . .$666,252 . . .$805,893\r\nMedian . . . $689,228 . . $639,275 . . .$786,000\r\nLow . . . . . . $405,861 . . $405,861 . . .$582,500\r\n\r\nBut, you ask, where is the break-down of LHD/RHD by Europe/North America?\r\n\r\nHere it is:\r\n\r\n. . . . . . . . . Europe . . . . . .Europe . .N Amer . . N Amer\r\nPrices . . . . .LHD . . . . . . . RHD . . . . LHD . . . . RHD\r\nCount . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . .10 . . . . . . .4\r\nHigh . . . . $971,294 . $1,178,259 .$1,352,500 .$852,000\r\nAverage . $714,879 . . .$652,636 . . $844,300 .$709,875\r\nMedian . .$633,910 . . .$644,639 . . $808,000 .$702,500\r\nLow . . . . .$585,901 . . .$405,861 . . $643,000 .$582,500\r\n\r\nAnd, lastly, I dropped the five project cars, all RHD sold in Europe:\r\n\r\n. . . . . . . . . . Europe . . .Europe . . .N Amer . . .N Amer\r\nPrices . . . .\t. .LHD . . . . RHD . . . . . LHD . . . . RHD\r\nCount . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . .4\r\nHigh . . . .$971,294 .$1,178,259 .$1,352,500 .$852,000\r\nAverage .$714,879 . . $699,453 . . $844,300 .$709,875\r\nMedian . $633,910 . . $675,311 . . $808,000 .$702,500\r\nLow . . . . $585,901 . . $405,861 . . $643,000 .$582,500\r\n\r\nMy take, LHD cars have a significant premium in North America, but there is little difference between LHD and RHD cars in Europe, though many of the auctions were in the UK, so that is yet another factor. And, no, sorry, I will not do a break-down between the continent and the UK.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1721518430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15039944, "authorName": "kkay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ashdod original radiator. Halfway on the water temp gauge would be 100C (boiling!) so we don\u2019t want that. 85-90C running down the road is good.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721522160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15040196, "authorName": "TheGonz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegonz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fleche _dOr, your exacting analysis provides invaluable data for both bidders and sellers on BAT. Our entire community is better informed as a result of your diligent work. Thank you for your generosity.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721525940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15040501, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for your input on Aston values. Yes, the DB5 is worth more than the DB4 which is worth more than a DB6. It\u2019s been that way for as long as I can remember. And RHD has always been worth less than LHD. Exceptions to all of this would be special cars (I\u2019ll take a RHD DB4GT Zagato). Also I have seen figures indicating that LHD cars accounted for less than 20% of DB5 production, which would help explain their higher prices. LHD DB6s by comparison are fairly common. We have converted a number of these models from RHD to LHD and have always viewed the value of these cars as being in the middle, in between genuine RHD and genuine LHD cars. Anyway, it\u2019s worth what someone is willing to pay for it. We\u2019ll find out on Monday!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721531605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15040848, "authorName": "Fastrack325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastrack325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reminds me of Goldfinger and Q!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721541980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15041267, "authorName": "speedfastboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedfastboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a DB6 owner I find the ride and handling of the car is much better since it is a longer wheelbase. The DB5 receives a lot of interest due to the \u2018James Bond\u2019 use in movies. The Aston being hand made makes for a car that has incredible fit and attention to detail. My Vantage coupe attests to that. The factory option list for all Aston\u2019s is quite important since many were lost over the 60 to 70 year period. Mine has factory AC and fog/driving lights. If you are a purist originality is keep. This is a lovely example GLWA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721566209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15043721, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheGonz\r\n\r\nThank you for the kind words.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721584940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15045529, "authorName": "Che_Vuoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/che_vuoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The right-hand-drive cabin is trimmed in red Connolly leather...\" Are you certain that it's not \"Connery\" leather? \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721592235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15046342, "authorName": "fast_fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The installation of a Webasto sunroof in one of my Griffiths about 40 years ago was a wonderful addition; and it hasn't leaked a drop!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721601112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15046372, "authorName": "fast_fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never have seen one of these chassis in this detail, should be quite the auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721601632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15046416, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a \"pro\" by any means here, just have admired these since childhood..\r\nI love everything about this car and hope the next owner drives it out into the sunset on a daily basis. That sound ..!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721602232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15046797, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As mentioned by @AMV8VVX on 17 July, the Dave Worrall book, The Most Famous Car in the World, it is a must-have for any DB5 or Bond fan. It is the exhaustive authority and reference on this/these cars. I humbly have to mention (well..I don't have to, but I will nevertheless) that I was a contributor to the volume and was acknowledged in the book. Photos, text and information were provided from my publication British Car & Bike as gleaned from my article In the Tire Tracks of James Bond in the Summer 1986 edition. Yeah, should've been spelt \"Tyre.\"\n\nIn doing my research for the article, I visited the Aston Martin works where I was given pretty much free reign of the archives at Newport Pagnell, which were basically some standing metal file cabinets is a room off to the back of the business offices. Nothing at all fancy, flipping through cardboard folders and dividers stuffed with yellowed invoices, historical data, faxed copies of this and that, all predating the advent of the ubiquitous desktop computer.\n\nI located all references to and information about the James Bond movies cars\u2014the closeup car, the \"hero\" car with working gadgets and the publicity cars, including chassis numbers.\n\nOne particular owner of one of these cars was not happy with my absurd assertion that the \"hero car\" he'd owned (and paid handsomely for) was indeed a traveling promotional version. I had the proof. I was threatened with a lawsuit. Uncowed, I proceeded.\n\nMr. Worrall's book was published in September 1991. In our conversations, he was dubious about the success of a book about just this one car. But he had to write it. While I have no idea how many copies were actually sold, it has been mentioned in Aston circles over the years more than I'd have guessed. The Bond mystique is apparently very much alive and well, 60 years on...", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1721608065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15047242, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fascinating comment thread on a car born same year as me and has aged much more gracefully.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1721614832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15047438, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome ~ Hey kid...don't undermine your \"personal patina!\" As we all know, \"Your Mileage May Vary.\"", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721618904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15047934, "authorName": "OldFahrt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfahrt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fletch_dOr so you're saying if I bid $170,000 I probably could wait to sell the farm until I see if that's enough to win? When I was just getting into cars in 1961 I asked my Mechanic what was the best sports car. He said an Aston. It was what you would get if Rolls Royce built a Ferrari.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721649470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15048007, "authorName": "Moley44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moley44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to see a restoration back to the original Silver Birch. Iconic vehicle. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721651257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15048019, "authorName": "Muybenno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muybenno/", "bidAmount": 200000, "content": "$200,000 bid placed by Muybenno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721651529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15048139, "authorName": "Cycling305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycling305/", "bidAmount": 201500, "content": "$201,500 bid placed by Cycling305", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721653085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15048170, "authorName": "James_Spina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_spina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A rich man\u2019s MGB GT.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721653373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15048303, "authorName": "m_code", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m_code/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fleche_dOr\nI\u2019m not a regular in the comments of the heavy hitter auctions on BaT so maybe this is more common, but this has the be the coolest comment contribution I\u2019ve seen!!\n\nOthers just seeing the top\u2026 scroll down and read.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721655328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15048949, "authorName": "Mark_in_Thousand_Oaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_in_thousand_oaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've many times wondered what ever happened to the one of these that was listed in the San Jose Mercury newspaper ads, around 1979. \"Completely disassembled, everything there, must move. $3000.\" GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721661758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049135, "authorName": "WJJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjjr/", "bidAmount": 215000, "content": "$215,000 bid placed by WJJR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721663195, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049155, "authorName": "Gmurrayl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmurrayl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Double -Oh- Burgundy at your service...fill her up with petrol and re-vulcanize my tires.\r\nThese are really pretty cars love the steering wheel", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721663350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049178, "authorName": "Muybenno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muybenno/", "bidAmount": 220000, "content": "$220,000 bid placed by Muybenno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721663536, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049225, "authorName": "H2wk3ye", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h2wk3ye/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car screams \"Bond ... James Bond.\" Add to that an engine quite similar to the long-legged Jag XK's and that great interior ... a winner! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721663939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049235, "authorName": "bidben1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidben1212/", "bidAmount": 230000, "content": "$230,000 bid placed by bidben1212", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721664031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049259, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did Webasto make an ejector panel also?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1721664162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049338, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mark_in_Thousand_Oaks ~ Under the heading, \"The Astons That Got Away...\"\nMy story from around 4 years ago, reprised for the occasion...\n\nSob story. We\u2019ve all got one. Or two.\n\nIn 1985 I launched a new publication called British Car & Bike, covering four wheels and two (and the occasional three), dedicated to vehicular Anglophiles like myself. It was just my wife and me churning out this slim but colorful magazine, full of enthusiasm and a labour of love, particularly since it was all done by hand in those pre-computer days. Endless 18-hour days, and sometimes three days strung together were worked with joy and confidence, if not fatigue.\n\nOur tiny office was directly across the street from a small print shop in Canoga Park, Calif., (not where the magazine got printed as we were on a web press). One day, as I sat at my drafting table, burnishing down Chartpak tape lines around a box where a photo would be stripped in at pre-press, I looked out the big picture window and saw a gorgeous dark silver Aston Martin DB5 glide up to the curb across the street. The driver got out and walked into the print shop. Naturally I was inexorably drawn from my office and across the street, drooling over this vision on wheels. I was a RHD Vantage model, with the 5-speed ZF gearbox and triple carbs. The interior was an original, impeccable black.\n\nWhen the owner came outside, a stack of just-printed flyers in his hand, I asked him about his car. Apparently it was for sale and he\u2019d just printed up some flyers to post at local market bulletin boards. I told him about this exciting new publication about to launch, from right across the street! Being the insightful and keen businessman I was, I talked him into taking out a $50 ad in the classifieds in the back of my magazine. He explained he had not one, but two DB5s, and both were for sale.\n\nI asked him the price as I wrote down the details. $9500, he replied. \u201cNinety-five hundred?\u201d I confirmed? \u201cYes,\u201d he replied. \u201cFor the pair.\u201d\n\nSo I took his ad and his fifty bucks. And that ad is in the first issue of British Car & Bike. Had I been in possession of a crystal ball, I\u2019d have taken out a second mortgage on our modest home and sold off the nascent publication in order to purchase both those cars\u2026stored them under covers and lived a most frugal life for the next 40 years, and finally sold them on BaT in 2024\u2026reaping more wealth from one good decision than a modest lifetime of toil ever produced.\n\nWho knew?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1721664880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049447, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This beauty hardly looks 59 years old. maybe I need a restoration, definitely need suspension upgrade. Best of luck to the new owner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721665488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049454, "authorName": "hn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hn11/", "bidAmount": 240000, "content": "$240,000 bid placed by hn11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721665514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049580, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see with the bidding someone is trying to establish a bond...James Bond that is :-)>", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721666260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049617, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one of these in the sixties and raced it on a regular basis and down the California coast. It was definitely one of the favorites in my stable , I carried it in a velvet lined box with the rest of my slot cars. Someone will be getting a wonderful piece of Aston history", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721666494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049788, "authorName": "wnp56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wnp56/", "bidAmount": 241000, "content": "$241,000 bid placed by wnp56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721667550, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049808, "authorName": "acett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the DB5 movie cars was listed for sale in Car a Driver? , one of the car magazines had a classified section back then, asking $12,500, probably in the late 70's, I had the funds then too, it was sold before I could get to it. If you have been buying cars for over 50 years as I have, there are a lot of cars that If I had only kept or got away.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721667655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049818, "authorName": "bidben1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidben1212/", "bidAmount": 250007, "content": "$250,007 bid placed by bidben1212", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721667703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049828, "authorName": "1965Gt350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1965gt350/", "bidAmount": 255000, "content": "$255,000 bid placed by 1965Gt350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721667745, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049895, "authorName": "wnp56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wnp56/", "bidAmount": 256000, "content": "$256,000 bid placed by wnp56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049900, "authorName": "59Ponton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59ponton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car. Prefer the Silver but I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever seen an ugly one.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721668063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049929, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 257000, "content": "$257,000 bid placed by mhphockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668148, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049937, "authorName": "TheGonz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegonz/", "bidAmount": 258000, "content": "$258,000 bid placed by TheGonz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049945, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 265007, "content": "$265,007 bid placed by mhphockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668179, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049952, "authorName": "drvonivan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvonivan/", "bidAmount": 275000, "content": "$275,000 bid placed by drvonivan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668205, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049962, "authorName": "Udonome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/udonome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By it and leave it where it is, send checks every month and pick up at Pebble in what 3 years??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721668216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049970, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 280000, "content": "$280,000 bid placed by mhphockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668238, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049976, "authorName": "drvonivan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvonivan/", "bidAmount": 285000, "content": "$285,000 bid placed by drvonivan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049980, "authorName": "Thunderpony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderpony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$300K coming soon, baby.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721668272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049982, "authorName": "bidben1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidben1212/", "bidAmount": 289007, "content": "$289,007 bid placed by bidben1212", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049985, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 300000, "content": "$300,000 bid placed by mhphockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049987, "authorName": "drvonivan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvonivan/", "bidAmount": 325000, "content": "$325,000 bid placed by drvonivan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668293, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049991, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 330000, "content": "$330,000 bid placed by mhphockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668304, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049996, "authorName": "Depair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/depair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah now the players are here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049998, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at where the other 3 Aston Martin DB5s on BaT ended up, $wise, this may take a while.......", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721668317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049999, "authorName": "drvonivan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvonivan/", "bidAmount": 333333, "content": "$333,333 bid placed by drvonivan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050000, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 344444, "content": "$344,444 bid placed by mhphockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668330, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050001, "authorName": "Erikdb5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikdb5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So nice to see one in a colour other than grey. Dubonnet Rosso is just lovely. And, oddly for Aston\u2019s, it\u2019s nice to see one that has been driven and enjoyed.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721668332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050005, "authorName": "Monacochamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monacochamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure whats holding this back but I just bought one last year for $675,000", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1721668355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050004, "authorName": "TheGonz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegonz/", "bidAmount": 346000, "content": "$346,000 bid placed by TheGonz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668355, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050010, "authorName": "drvonivan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvonivan/", "bidAmount": 355555, "content": "$355,555 bid placed by drvonivan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050012, "authorName": "116610LV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/116610lv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@monacochamp LHD or RHD?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721668381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049712, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"it\u2019s nice to see one that has been driven and enjoyed\"\n\nBetter than shaken, not stirred...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721668395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050015, "authorName": "Monacochamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monacochamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RHD", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721668397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050021, "authorName": "TheGonz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegonz/", "bidAmount": 357000, "content": "$357,000 bid placed by TheGonz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050024, "authorName": "1980308gtsi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1980308gtsi/", "bidAmount": 360000, "content": "$360,000 bid placed by 1980308gtsi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668438, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050026, "authorName": "TheGuesser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theguesser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where are all the 007 bids? Who is this 555 agent?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721668440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050030, "authorName": "MLINKK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlinkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Your Guesser is better than mine ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721668475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050035, "authorName": "TheGonz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegonz/", "bidAmount": 361000, "content": "$361,000 bid placed by TheGonz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668498, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050043, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheGuesser Probably a Control Agent.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1721668526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050050, "authorName": "Thunderpony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderpony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Monacochamp That being the case, we may not be near the reserve yet.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721668530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050073, "authorName": "drvonivan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvonivan/", "bidAmount": 366666, "content": "$366,666 bid placed by drvonivan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050093, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would be interesting to know what the seller paid for it in 1974.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721668686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050096, "authorName": "HeritageCarsDelft", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heritagecarsdelft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can the serious bidding please start now?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721668693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050099, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 370073, "content": "$370,073 bid placed by mhphockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668705, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050115, "authorName": "bigchachu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigchachu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's no way this doesn't crack at least $600K!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721668744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050129, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "unless you have more, keep it to yourself.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1721668767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050131, "authorName": "Gberger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gberger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I'll make a martini and dream about being able to bid on this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721668778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050139, "authorName": "TheGonz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegonz/", "bidAmount": 371500, "content": "$371,500 bid placed by TheGonz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050149, "authorName": "TheGuesser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theguesser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Heading quickly towards a RNM and the new post-sale BaT process.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721668843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050156, "authorName": "AlfaMania", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamania/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine what price would now be if an original LHD model, it\u2019s original silver birch color and original ZF 5-speed", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721668862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050166, "authorName": "SteveSLF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveslf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RNM probably", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721668901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050165, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 373007, "content": "$373,007 bid placed by mhphockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668901, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050169, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I think I\u2019ll make a martini and dream about being able to bid on this\"\n\n\"I think I\u2019ll make a martini and dream about having a Bond girl...", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1721668949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050212, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/22/24 for $373,007 to mhphockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721669022, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15050220, "authorName": "TheGuesser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theguesser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Really???? Congrats!!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721669035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050221, "authorName": "bigchachu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigchachu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Literally stolen!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721669036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050223, "authorName": "Merlintech", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merlintech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721669037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050225, "authorName": "67bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unreal!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721669039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050234, "authorName": "Brhoad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brhoad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oooopa!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721669059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050251, "authorName": "Lovesoldcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovesoldcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final purchase price ends in 007 outfitting was that intentional or just happened to come out that way?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721669105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050255, "authorName": "TheGuesser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theguesser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It must have been the 007 bid...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721669110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050268, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet deal @mhphockey , enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721669145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050279, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whatever the number ended up, the car is the real prize\r\nCongrats @mhphockey", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721669167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050280, "authorName": "TheGuesser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theguesser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lovesoldcars - the $373,007 was the final bid, BaT fees are added to that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721669170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050285, "authorName": "Thunderpony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderpony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My bet is that mhphockey is shaking one up right about now. Congrats!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721669181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050288, "authorName": "Kingcollin417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingcollin417/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!! @mhphockey", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721669196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050312, "authorName": "Jano4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jano4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color combination with the red interior. I wish I had this kind of disposable income to purchase one of these!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721669261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050326, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just goes to show...some people made better business decisions along the way...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721669309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050335, "authorName": "KKR (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not my first rodeo, but you guys were making me nervous when there were only 5 minutes left on the clock! Congratulations @mhphockey, you're a DB5 owner and we'll talk soon. To all the \"RNM guessers\" out there, we comfortably exceeded the reserve!", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1721669329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050338, "authorName": "AlfaMania", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamania/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RHD not LHD, silver birch original painted Dubonnet and ZF replaced with Tremec = a $200,000 hit at minimum.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721669333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050235, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not \"stolen.\" With this many views (over 35k) and enthusiastic bidding, The Market has spoken!", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1721669397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050497, "authorName": "AlfaMania", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamania/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If car is LHD, painted original Silver Birch instead of Dubonnet and had its original ZF-5 speed we\u2019d be looking at a hammer price at least $200,000 above what it just sold for.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721669916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050747, "authorName": "Monacochamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monacochamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought. Easy to replace the transmission. A respray is due anyway. I keep mine in Northern England so I prefer RHD but I don't think it impacts value in the US a great deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721670662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050881, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see @mhphockey established a bond...James Bond that is :-)>\r\nCONGRATS...drive w/martinis'...shaken...NOT stirred :-)>", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721671060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15051055, "authorName": "jcsmooth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcsmooth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlfaMania assuming webasto wasn\u2019t original, that probably hurt it a bit too", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721671584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15051246, "authorName": "AlfaMania", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamania/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I get a kick at people who think they know things but don\u2019t. I\u2019m referring to a comment made a little below. @ jcsmooth\r\nYes, I agree with you and was going to mention this as a negative but decided not to.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721672187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15051590, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was a Mint black one at Road America for the Redman challenge Parade. Older Gent driving it. Just terrific.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721673326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15051610, "authorName": "ZD59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zd59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are more know-it-alls on BAT than any other place I know. Congrats to both buyer and seller. Legendary piece of automotive/culture history right there.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721673381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15052057, "authorName": "AlfaMania", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamania/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ZD59\r\nHope you\u2019re not referring to me. (lol)\r\nI\u2019ve owned Aston Martins, my LHD DB5C, which I\u2019ve owned now for over 30 years, is now in my garage as I rite this. By the way the \u201cZD\u201d was my ID number in the ops center back in the day.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721674623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15052425, "authorName": "ZD59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zd59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alfamania not at all sir. It was a general statement after reading the commentary herein and elsewhere over the few years I\u2019ve been here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721675513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15053052, "authorName": "hr47cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hr47cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ubiquitous silver gets old . Interesting color . So much easier on the eyes than the newest strange looking vehicles. GOOD LUCK to new owner. Drive and enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721677271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15053137, "authorName": "Speedraser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedraser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mhphockey Congratulations on a spectacular car! I\u2019m envious.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721677546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15053211, "authorName": "AlfaMania", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamania/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Silver Birch NEVER gets old especially if it\u2019s the original exterior color on a DB5 Coupe.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721677812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15053479, "authorName": "neekamv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neekamv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow what a buy the markets have gotta be off???????", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721678662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15054953, "authorName": "Rickyroadrunner505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickyroadrunner505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I was a kid sometime around '66 there was a Shoppers World department store on Milwaukee Avenue, in Niles, Illinois. Niles was a Chicago suburb and Milwaukee Avenue takes you right into Chicago's northwest side. So at Shoppers World one summer weekend was a small car show. I can't tell you much about the cars in the show except that off to the corner of the lot was a silver DB5 and according to a sign on one of the windows I was looking at the 007 movie car. What I found shocking was the cosmetic condition of it. It looked like it hadn't been washed for a year. The interior looked like James may have been living in it. A pile of dirty clothes, a few fast food bags with a stack of old news papers. Even a 10 year old child knew how wrong this was.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721684234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15055391, "authorName": "AlfaMania", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamania/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a feeling this sign was trying to say this silver DB5 resembled the DB5 in the movie but was not the actual DB5 movie car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721687525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15055541, "authorName": "gsarahs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsarahs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had one of the Goldfinger DB5s in a glass box outside of Frank Baker's Attic restaurant in West Vancouver for a few years, and occasionally one will show up at our Vancouver ABFMs over the years. Two members of our local Austin-Healey club owned the same DB5 at different times. Evidently, their Healeys are a little more reliable and don't \"two bit\" them like the DB5. I have always liked the DB4s and DB5s, but I am \"but just a mere mortal\"!\r\n\r\nI do remember one zooming past us in the fast lane of the UK M1 motorway in the mid 1960s, making us feel as if we were standing still. Those were the days when you didn't even think of getting into the fast lane unless going super fast, since at that time there was no limit on the M1.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721689221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15073533, "authorName": "AMV8VVX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amv8vvx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A note re the last three digits of the winning bid - a coincidence? I think not: https://youtu.be/XBIZQcVMaNo?t=51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721852624, "type": "comment"}]