Paul McCartney's 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Headed to Auction
One of Britain’s most iconic vehicles, owned by one of its most iconic stars, will be heading to RM Auctions in London estimating to fetch an impressive $482,880 – $611,650 (£300,000-£380,000).
This 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is the British automaker’s most iconic model and is often regarded as one of the most famous cars in the world. Pair that up with the fact that it was delivered brand new to Beatles member Paul McCartney and it’s no surprise that it’ll be one of the most sought-after vehicles at the London RM Auctions.
Powered by a 4.0-liter, inline-six with 280 hp, this particular DB5 finished assembly on July 3rd, 1964 with a Sierra Blue paint exterior and black leather interior. Since then the car has changed ownership several times before it was completely restored in 2011 which included bare-metal sanding, a repaint of Sierra Blue, new grey interior, brakes, and cylinder head.
GALLERY: Paul McCartney’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5
[Source: RM Auctions]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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