Originally supplied by H.W.Motors (K.N.Rudd) and finished in Sierra Blue coachwork with optional heated rear screen, first registered FHC 2 on the 19 October 1964, just three days prior to collection by its first owner, Mr D.F.Albert of Hastings, Sussex.

The factory build records (copy on file) document regular maintenance by the works at Newport Pagnell until 1969 (with mileage noted at 26,350 miles on their last service).

Mr Albert would continue to use and enjoy the Aston until 1973 when it was offered for sale by Blacklands Garage of Hastings, a local Morris agent.

The DB5 was acquired by the second owner on 15 May 1973, a local Hastings based garage owner Mr E.A.Parkinson who would retain the DB5 for the following forty-five years and a copy of his original purchase invoices remains on file! The comprehensive history file documents extensive structural and mechanical restoration between 2001-2003 commissioned by Mr Parkinson and includes replacement sills, floor pans, outrigger...