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Aston Martin DB5

1963–1965

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  • Lowest price

    £506,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £506,000

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    £506,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Aston Martin DB5

Based on 2 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinglow confidence

£701,866

Market value · recent verified sales

+25.0%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

£1,294,207

+84%

5-Year Forecast

£1,591,110

+127%

Estimates pool 4 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Aston Martin DB5 remain on UK roads · 2024 Q4.

Licensed

153

Cars

SORN

38

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The DB5 median sits at £701,866 in the UK market, up 25 percent over the past 12 months, though this figure rests on a single transaction and carries low confidence given the sparse trading activity. The appreciating classic classification reflects long-term upward momentum, supported by the model's iconic status and scarcity.

Production of just 1,059 units underwrites the DB5's rarity and collectibility score of 9—a Holy Grail designation that few cars achieve. Desirability currently registers as low relative to the car's legendary appeal, suggesting either measurement constraints around illiquid assets or a mismatch between perceived cultural significance and current buyer demand.

The liquidity profile is severely constrained: only two sales have been tracked across the entire dataset, with zero active listings as of this report. This illiquidity makes any single transaction volatile and limits reliable pricing signals; buyers and sellers should expect wide bid-ask spreads and extended search periods.

The base projection suggests appreciation to £1,294,207 within three years (84.4 percent) and £1,591,110 within five years (126.7 percent). These gains assume continued scarcity premium and the DB5's enduring cultural pull, though the low-confidence signal and minimal trading sample warrant caution about extrapolation.

The Hold or Wait recommendation reflects the fundamental tension: the DB5 is objectively rare and historically significant, yet the current market is too thin to establish reliable direction. Prospective buyers should prioritize condition and provenance over timing, while sellers holding stock may benefit from patience as broader classic car liquidity normalizes.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£701,866
  • Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed153
  • SORN'd (off-road)38
  • Total in DVLA records191
  • % of production18.0%
  • All Aston Martin DB5s210
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2024 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked5
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared5 (100.0%)
  • Units built1,059
  • Still registered in the UK191 (18.0%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)868
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£5,600
  • Maintenance£4,000
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£12,000
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£506,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£506,000 – £506,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • €506,000

    bonhams · 12 Oct 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.