1965 Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports SaloonRegistration no. GPA 655CChassis no. DB5/1845/R•Matching numbers•Only four owners from new•Professionally restored from 'barn find' condition 2014-2018•Concours condition•The most famous of all 'James Bond' Aston MartinsFootnotes:'Racing has played a major part in the development of all Aston Martin engines since Frank Halford designed the original 1.5-litre unit for Bamford & Martin. The 3,995cc 6-cylinder light alloy engine fitted to the DB5 is in all major respects the same as that which powered the 4-litre prototype which ran in the 1962 and 1963 Le Mans 24-Hour races.' – Autocar, 21st May 1965.Aston Martin's post-war evolution had taken a giant step forward in 1958 with the launch of the DB4. Classically proportioned, the Touring-designed body established an instantly recognisable look that would stand the marque in good stead until 1970 and is still being referenced in today's Aston Martins. At its launch in October 1958, the DB4 marked a major turning point for Aston Martin as it was the first car of the David Brown era which neither used a chassis derived from the experimental Atom of 1939 nor an engine co-designed by W O Bentley. Moreover, it was the first Aston Martin to carry Carrozzeria Touring's 'Superleggera' bodywork, in which light alloy panels were fixed to a supporting framework of light-gauge steel tubes. Although styled by Touring, the DB4's gorgeous fastback coachwork was built under license at Newport Pagnell by Aston Martin, which employed some of the finest panel beaters in the industry. The result was a car whose sleek lines were described as 'unmistakably Italian and yet... equally unmistakably Aston Martin'. When the DB4 was introduced, it was Britain's most powerful and fastest production car, and its aerodynamically styled, all-aluminium, Superleggera coachwork looked sensational, establishing a look that would endure for the next dozen years. Touring's Superleggera body construction had been deemed incompatible with the DB2/4-type multi-tubular spaceframe, so engineer Harold Beach drew up an immensely strong platform type chassis for the DB4. The DB2/4's trailing-link independent front suspension gave way to unequal-length wishbones while at the rear the DB4 sported a live axle located by a Watts linkage instead of its predecessor's Panhard rod. The Aston Martin DB4 was also the first of the DB models to employ the entirely new engine designed by Tadek Marek, which had first been seen at Le Mans the previous year in the DBR2. A Polish engineer who had joined the company in 1954, Marek had previously enjoyed a racing career and posts with General Motors and FIAT in Poland. He had designed tanks during WW2 and had arrived at Newport Pagnell from Austin. An all-alloy, twin-overhead-camshaft six like its predecessor, Marek's new 3,670cc engine featured 'square' bore and stroke dimensions of 92mm and developed its maximum power of 240bhp at 5,500rpm. The David Brown gearbox was a new four-speed all-synchromesh unit.Five (unofficially designated) series were built as the model gradually metamorphosed into the DB5. Introduced in July 1963, the Aston Martin DB5 boasted a 4.0-litre engine, this enlarged unit having been seen first in the Lagonda Rapide of 1961. Equipped with three SU carburettors, the '400' engine produced 282bhp at 5,500rpm and was mated to a four-speed/overdrive gearbox, a 'proper' ZF five-speed unit being standardised later. The DB5's distinctive cowled headlamps had first appeared on the DB4GT and the newcomer was the same size as the lengthened, 'Series V' DB4. Outwardly there was little to distinguish the DB5 from the last of the DB4s apart from twin fuel filler caps, though these had already appeared on some cars. Beneath the skin, however, there were numerous improvements including alternator electrics; Girling disc brakes instead of Dunlops; Sundym glass; electric windows; and an oil pressure gauge as standard equipment. From September 1964 the 314bhp, triple-Weber Vantage engine became available and was fitted to a total of 95 cars. The DB5 was also offered in convertible form (the 'Volante' name would not be applied to the soft-top Aston until the DB6's arrival), while independent coachbuilder Harold Radford offered a shooting brake conversion. 1,021 DB5s were manufactured between July 1963 and September 1965, a total that included 123 convertibles and 12 shooting brakes. The DB5 was the first and remains the most famous of all the 'James Bond' Aston Martins, having appeared in no fewer than five movies of the series beginning with Goldfinger in 1964. Equipped with rocket launchers and sundry other gadgets, 007's DB5 was finished in Silver Birch with red interior, in which specification it was later issued by Corgi Toys. This matching-numbers DB5 has had only four owners from new. The Aston spent 32 years off the road before being rescued as a 'barn find' some seven years ago. It was then treated to a body-off, chassis-upwards, full restoration by renowned marque specialist Rikki Cann, which took four years to complete and included rebuilding the engine to 4.2 litres capacity. The restoration cost almost £400,000 and is fully documented by invoices and photographs. Finished in its original exterior colour of Dubonnet Rosso, with Magnolia hide trim, and described by the private vendor as in concours condition throughout, 'GPA 655C' represents a wonderful opportunity to own what for many enthusiasts is the ultimate Aston Martin. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933 Algaidas, Spanien - 2006 Antequera) (F)3-tlg., 'Christina', um 1969, Metall, vernickelt, demontierbar, mit in Emaille eingelassenem Buchstaben 'B', Maße 15 cm x 8 cm x 6 cm, signiert, 2332 nummeriert; Mini-Maria, um 1968, Metall, vernickelt, demontierbar, mit Steincabochon, auf Sockel, Höhe (mit Sockel) 7,5 cm, signiert, 1136 nummeriert, partiell zerkratzt; 'Michèle', Metall, vernickelt, demontierbar, mit Emailplaque und Farbstein, auf Sockel, Höhe (mit Sockel) 10,5 cm, signiert, 02458 nummeriert, Emaille partiell beschädigt, minimal zerkratztDer spanische Bildhauer Miguel Ortiz Berrocal ist besonders für seine sogenannten "Puzzle-Skulpturen" bekannt. Diese teilweise an Spielzeuge erinnernden Arbeiten wurden in verschiedensten Materialien und Formaten ausgeführt. Sie enthalten zum Teil eingebaute Schmuckstücke. Manche sind sogar klein genug, um selber als Anhänger oder Armbänder getragen zu werden. Berrocal zeigte schon früh ein Talent für künstlerische und wissenschaftliche Arbeit. Er entwarf eigene Spielsachen aus recycelten Materialien und bemalte diese mit selbst zusammengestellten Farben. Er studierte unter anderem an der Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando und an der Escuela de Artes Graficas in Madrid, wo er häufig das Museo del Prado besuchte, um sich neue Inspiration zu suchen. Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933 Algaidas, Spain - 2006 Antequera) (F)3 works, 'Christina', around 1969, metal, nickel plated, puzzle sculpture, with enamelled letter plaque ''B'', dimensions 15 cm x 8 cm x 6 cm, signed, numbered 2332; Mini-Maria, around 1968, metal, nickel plated, puzzle sculpture, with a stone cabochon, on stand, height (with stand) 7.5 cm, signed, numbered 1136, slightly scratched; 'Michèle', metal, nickel plated, puzzle sculpture, with enamel and stone cabochon, on stand, height (with stand) 10.5 cm, signed, numbered 02458, the enamel slightly damaged, with some minor scratchesThe Spanish sculptor Miguel Ortiz Berrocal is especially well-known for his so-called ''puzzle sculptures''. These works, at times reminiscent of children's toys, were carried out in various materials and formats. Some of them incorporate jewellery or are themselves small enough to be worn as pendants or bracelets. Berrocal showed a talent for art and science early in his youth and often created his own playthings out of recycled materials or painted with pigments he mixed together himself. Among other places, he studied at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando and the Escuela de Artes Graficas in Madrid, where he often visited the Museo del Prado in search of inspiration.
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933 Algaidas, Spanien - 2006 Antequera) (F)2-tlg., 'La mini Cariatide', um 1969, Metall, vernickelt, demontierbar, auf Sockel, Höhe (mit Sockel) 15 cm, signiert, 2029 nummeriert, partiell leicht zerkratzt; 'Mini-Zoraida' (Homage a Paloma), 1969, Metall, vernickelt, demontierbar, mit zwei Farbsteinen, auf Sockel, Höhe (mit Sockel) 5,5 cm, signiert, 2475 nummeriert, partiell zerkratztDer spanische Bildhauer Miguel Ortiz Berrocal ist besonders für seine sogenannten "Puzzle-Skulpturen" bekannt. Diese teilweise an Spielzeuge erinnernden Arbeiten wurden in verschiedensten Materialien und Formaten ausgeführt. Sie enthalten zum Teil eingebaute Schmuckstücke. Manche sind sogar klein genug, um selber als Anhänger oder Armbänder getragen zu werden. Berrocal zeigte schon früh ein Talent für künstlerische und wissenschaftliche Arbeit. Er entwarf eigene Spielsachen aus recycelten Materialien und bemalte diese mit selbst zusammengestellten Farben. Er studierte unter anderem an der Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando und an der Escuela de Artes Graficas in Madrid, wo er häufig das Museo del Prado besuchte, um sich neue Inspiration zu suchen. Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933 Algaidas, Spain - 2006 Antequera) (F)2 works, 'La mini Cariatide', around 1969, metal, nickel plated, puzzle sculpture, with stand, height (with stand) 15 cm, signed, numbered 2029, with some minor scratches; 'Mini-Zoraida' (Homage a Paloma), 1969, metal, nickel plated, puzzle sculpture, with two coloured stone cabochons, on stand, height (with stand) 5.5 cm, signed, numbered 2475, slightly scratchedThe Spanish sculptor Miguel Ortiz Berrocal is especially well-known for his so-called ''puzzle sculptures''. These works, at times reminiscent of children's toys, were carried out in various materials and formats. Some of them incorporate jewellery or are themselves small enough to be worn as pendants or bracelets. Berrocal showed a talent for art and science early in his youth and often created his own playthings out of recycled materials or painted with pigments he mixed together himself. Among other places, he studied at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando and the Escuela de Artes Graficas in Madrid, where he often visited the Museo del Prado in search of inspiration.
A collection of mixed puzzles, tinplate toys, plastic vehicles and Technofix items and other related effects, specific examples include a railway hand lamp, a qty of bus tickets with ticket stamp, Corgi Toys Volvo container truck, a Technofix rise & fall play set together with various other items
A quantity of toys including a Sutcliffe model boat (clockwork), a boxed ''Jupiter Ocean Pilot'' boat (Sutcliffe mode), a Triang Minic Toys clockwork ''S type'', articulated Bedford tanker lorry, a Triang tipper lorry (distressed), a Tonka VW Beetle and a large British made toy car (blue and cream) and a 1940' style lorry tractor unit.
A quantity of play worn toys including Corgi Volkswage breakdown truck, Bedford Utilcon Ambulance Heinkel bubble car; Lesney Matchbox including Land Rover fire truck, Caterpillar D6, MK10 Jaguar, Pickford removal van, Packard convertible, ERF cement mixer lorry, BMC tipper truck; Dinky Toys Armstrong Siddeley, Lincoln Zephyr, American Station Wagon, two Empire made toy racing cars and a Packard.
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