The Aston Martin DB5 is a British grand touring car produced from 1963 to 1965, an evolution of the earlier DB4 with a larger engine and refined styling by the Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring. It became internationally famous as the car driven by the fictional secret agent James Bond beginning with the 1964 film Goldfinger, cementing its status as one of the most recognizable cars in popular culture.
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SignificanceBest known for its role in the James Bond films, first driven by the fictional spy in Goldfinger (1964). 1 Manufacturer or Builder Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Aston Martin DB5
WikipediaLead section, first sentence
The Aston Martin DB5 is a British grand tourer (GT) produced by Aston Martin and designed by Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.
Lead section, production-years sentence
Originally produced from 1963 to 1965, the DB5 was an evolution of the final series of DB4.
Lead section, James Bond sentence
The DB5 is best-known for its role in the James Bond films. It was first driven by the fictional spy in the film Goldfinger (1964).
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