1964 ASTON MARTIN DB5

Known ownership history

Long-term enthusiast ownership 1972-2013

Professionally restored between 2018 and 2021

Fewer than 49,000 miles from new

Comprehensive history file

Chassis number '1760/R' was delivered new in December 1964 via Cyril Williams Motors Ltd of Wolverhampton and first registered as 'CJW 606B'. It was delivered with the ZF five-speed gearbox, 3.37:1 final drive ratio, heated rear window, and a Motorola radio with manual aerial. The original purchaser was the Osborn Manufacturing Co Ltd of Birmingham for one W E Douglas-Osborn of Stourbridge, Worcester, who took delivery on 5th December 1964.

On 5th March 1965, Terence Warren-Green of Charlton Kings, Gloucester acquired the DB5, keeping the car until June 1966 when Charles N Hill of Sidmouth, Devon became the third owner and subsequently Mr David Ettridge purchased it from Mr Hill in February 1972.

Sadly, David Ettridge passed away in March 2011 and his executors instructed the car to be rehomed. Its late owner had first seen the Aston outside Deans Station Road Garage in Sidmouth. He telephoned Mr Hill and the checklist from that 'phone conversation is on file together with his comments on viewing the car, dictated to his wife! These reveal that there appeared to be no trace of under-body corrosion, although there were superficial marks on the right and left side door/wing and the car needed a service.

David Ettridge agreed to buy the Aston subject to the results of a detailed inspection by Brixham's Central Garage, whose proprietor was an Aston Martin owner. The car was handed over with 37,282 miles recorded on the odometer.

David Ettridge was an active member of the Aston Martin Owners Club, becoming the Area Representative for Devon and Cornwall and serving as Fire Marshall at the AMOC's Wiscombe Park hill climb for several years, which gave him the opportunity to drive the DB5 up the hill at the end of each day, which he greatly enjoyed. Correspondence on file, including a letter from AML Chairman, Victor Gauntlett, seems to indicate that David was trying to establish a 'spares register' within the AMOC to help members retain access to parts for their cars following the factory's announcement that it was selling a schedule of 'redundant' parts for models DB4-DB6. There is also correspondence from members rebuilding their Astons, including one from the USA and another from Nigeria

Sold to a new owner following David’s passing, the DB5 was extensively restored between 2018 and 2021 by marque specialists Pugsley & Lewis at a cost of £298,318, while bodywork refurbishment and painting by Prestige Paintworks added a further £66,000 to the total spend.

Poor running led to the carburettors being replaced in February 2022 at a cost of £9,227. This car also benefits from some of the usual modern driving upgrades: alloy radiator, cooling fan, electronic power-assisted steering, and a completely hidden Bluetooth radio installed this year.

The history file also contains the aforementioned correspondence, notes and receipts; a DB5 instruction book and sales brochure/specification sheet; five expired MoTs; a 1977 tax disc; the original logbook, and a V5C registration document. The car also comes with a jack; tool roll; the original leather/copper wheel nut hammer; a battery conditioner; and a Works Service tailored car cover.

This wonderful DB5 was recently serviced at Aston Martin Works in May 2025 where it had a full service, carb rebuild and set up.

For any further details on this beautiful car or to arrange a viewing please call a member of our sales team on 01628 825110. At Knowl Hill Performance & Luxury your experience with us is key, we offer full main dealer facilities from service, MOT and warranties to detailing, tyre changes and everything in-between. All our cars come fully detailed, and clear HPI certificate