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This is an opportunity to buy the most recent DB5 to be lovingly restored by the Aston Workshop. The car comes complete with a full body re-spray in Silver Birch, recent gearbox, rebuilt engine, new suspension, brakes and interior (Black). Although the car will feature all of our latest upgrades, extra options will of course be available and final price will be dependent on the specification required. An incredible detailed photographic record has been maintained over the last 27 years, and the mileage is documented at 38,968 The following is a detailed list of work undertaken by The Aston Workshop so far: STAGE ONE - ENGINE & GEARBOX Totally stripped and re-built by Aston Workshop Cylinder block in good condition. Faced and fitted with new liners bored out to +20. Forged Venolia pistons fitted. Crankshaft scored - replacement fitted. Cylinder head faced. Valves, guides and seats replaced with components compatible with unleaded petrol. Carburettors overhauled Oil pump (renewed), water pump (reconditioned), distributor & leads (renewed). Run-in on dynamometer. Head re-torqued. Ignition optimised for leaded petrol - retard for unleaded. Gearbox - rebuilt by Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd and has since covered less than 2000 miles. New clutch fitted at the same time. STAGE TWO - CHASSIS Chassis fully re-worked and re-coated with under-seal Fully stripped with interior, doors, bonnet and boot removed. Engine bay valances replaced Inner sills replaced New pedal mounting brackets & jacking tubes fitted Floor replaced Electrical harness conduit assembly replaced Radius arm mountings replaced Rear bumper mounting brackets, lower superleggera tubes and rear cross member replaced. Outer boot finishing plates replaced STAGE THREE - BODY All paint removed New front valance, sills, rear valance Door frames rebuilt. New skins & door locks fitted all faults to aluminium panels removed and rectified. All panels correctly gapped. STAGE FOUR - PAINT Prepared & painted by by Spray-Tec Restored bodyshell acid-washed to remove all oxidisation, oven dried and etch primed. Epoxy high-build primer Two pack lacquer in Aston Martin Silver Birch Bonnet, boot and engine bay in black New headlining fitted STAGE FIVE - SUSPENSION, STEERING & BRAKES Front and rear suspension removed and stripped for inspection Major castings sandblasted and powder coated, stub axles and hubs refurbished. All bearings, bushes and bolts etc replaced New springs, Monte Carlo handling kit fitted & Koni shock absorbers. dampers overhauled and refitted Steering rack overhauled and fitted with new metalastics, gaiters and track rod ends Steering column & UJ's checked as satisfactory Rear axle sandblasted, overhauled and painted Watts Linkage bushes renewed and radius arms. Brake discs replaced with new. This eminently stylish Aston Martin DB5 is to come with a 12 month warranty and should be available for delivery in the spring. To see a photographic record of the restoration click Here