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 FAQs
How did the DB5 become James Bond's car when the novels placed him in a different Aston Martin?
Stears persuaded Aston Martin to lend its DB5 prototype for Goldfinger.
The author Ian Fleming had placed Bond in a DB Mark III in the novel. Special effects expert John Stears persuaded the company to make its DB5 prototype available, then modified a DB5 for Bond's use in the 1964 film Goldfinger.
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1. Wikipedia: Aston Martin DB5
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The Aston Martin DB5 is a British grand tourer (GT) produced by Aston Martin and designed by Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.
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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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