The Aston Martin DB5 might just be the most famous car in the world, thanks to 007. This particular one is special not just because it has a mere 13,000 original miles on the odometer but because it’s one the first 50 of only 898 original DB5s that were built at Aston Martin’s Newport Pagnell facility between 1963 and 1965. The right-hand-drive car has the original inline-six engine mated to a ZF five-speed manual transmission, and it’s good for 290 horsepower and a 145 mph top speed. The Dubonnet (maroon) factory paint has been replaced by that iconic Silver Mink color that MI6 loves so much. The fact that this car is an original and not part of the continuation series means it will draw a huge sum, and it’s deserving of every penny.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
