1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible

This 1964 Aston Martin DB5 convertible was first owned by the jet set of the 1960s, the late actor and comedy great Peter Sellers, followed by Lord Snowdon, society photographer and husband of HRH Princess Margaret, and subsequently his son, Viscount Linley.

Built in 1964 this was one of the most coveted sportscars of the time and should catch the eye of the well-known motor car aficionado and Aston Martin enthusiast. Designed by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggerra, the Caribbean Pearl Blue convertible was one of only 123 soft-top variants. Its beauty was matched by its performance: with its 282 bhp 4-litre straight-six engine, mated to a state-of-the-art five-speed ZF manual gearbox, being capable of a 145mph top speed.

Optional features selected by the actor included fog lamps, cigar lighter, a dark blue hood and cover, and non-standard chrome Roadwheels and, the height of technology for the time, a wireless Motorola radio car telephone. All were noted on the original Aston Martin bill of sale recording Peter Sellers as the buyer, a copy of which is offered with the motor car.

This example has an estimate of £1,300,000 – 1,700,000 and will be offered as the top lot at the Bonhams Festival of Speed Sale on 9 July when the auction house returns to Chichester for the beloved motoring garden party.

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