52 AUTOMOTIVE
THE ASTON MARTIN
DB5 AT 60
CELEBRATING SIX DECADES OF THE WORLD ’ S MOST ICONIC CAR
The world ’ s most iconic car , the Aston Martin DB5 , has turned 60 with Aston Martin leading the celebrations .
60 years since Aston Martin unveiled its then newcomer , with the model going on to become an icon of British culture , design and innovation and firmly establishing Aston Martin as one of Britain ’ s most desirable luxury brands .
Six decades on , the DB5 continues to be one of the world ’ s most iconic and recognisable cars , and took centre stage of Aston Martin ’ s presence at the Goodwood Revival festival in Sussex last weekend alongside the latest addition to the marque ’ s revered DB bloodline , the world ’ s first Super Tourer , DB12 .
Marking Aston Martin ’ s proud past and exciting future , the two models have been photographed together in images released today to celebrate the landmark anniversary .
Reflecting on the enduring appeal of the DB5 as it marks its 60th anniversary , Aston Martin ’ s Executive Chairman , Lawrence Stroll – himself a DB5 owner – said : “ The David Brown era gave us so many great Aston Martin sports cars but none more recognisable , revered , and desired as the DB5 , which laid the foundations of our identity as a British luxury brand synonymous with style , performance , and exclusivity .
“ It is only right that , as it turns 60 , we take a moment to look back and reflect on this car ’ s incredible role in our storied 110-year heritage . We ’ re incredibly proud that the DB lineage continues today with the critically acclaimed DB12 , which like those came before it , is a celebration of all we love about British hand built sportscars , with a new injection of the latest technology and highest levels of performance .”
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 61 2023