Aston Martin DB5
1963–1965
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

Based on 2 verified auction results
£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
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed153
- SORN'd (off-road)38
- Total in DVLA records191
- % of production18.0%
- All Aston Martin DB5s210
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
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£5,600
- Maintenance£4,000
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£12,000
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.