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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

HOLDStablelow confidence

£451,493

Market value · recent verified sales

+2.0%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (+2.0%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

£476,985

+6%

5-Year Forecast

£485,467

+8%

Estimates pool 5 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

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Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

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 sits at a median valuation of £451,493 in the UK market, up 2.0 percent over the past twelve months. The signal remains HOLD, reflecting stability without momentum, though confidence in this figure is low given the extremely thin transaction sample.

Only one sale has been tracked in the past year against a total of two in the recorded database, making price discovery difficult. With no active listings currently and illiquid market conditions, buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and negotiation flexibility in any transaction.

Production of 1,059 units during the original run ensures scarcity, and the DB5 carries a Holy Grail collectibility score that positions it among the most desirable classics. However, current desirability registers as low, suggesting a disconnect between intrinsic legendary status and present-day demand dynamics—a pattern not uncommon during market consolidation phases.

The three-year projection points to £476,985, representing 5.6 percent cumulative appreciation. Extended to five years, the base case reaches £485,467, or 7.5 percent total gain. These modest forecasts reflect the structural headwinds of illiquidity and muted buyer interest despite the marque's undiminished cultural standing.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£451,493
  • Annual appr. rate+2.0%/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
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 tracked6
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared6 (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)£3,600
  • Maintenance£4,000
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£10,000
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

Common questions

What is a Aston Martin DB5 worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £451,493, based on 5 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £506,000 to £506,000.

Is the Aston Martin DB5 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +2.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Aston Martin DB5s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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