Aston Martin Celebrates 60 Years Of DB5 As The World's Most Famous Car Icon

DB5 and DB12. (Doc. Aston Martin)

JAKARTA - Aston Martin celebrated its 60th anniversary of its iconic car, DB5, today, which has become a symbol of British culture, design and innovation and strengthens Aston Martin's position as Britain's most coveted luxury brand.

DB5 remains one of the most known and memorable cars around the world. This car is in the main spotlight in Aston Martin's presence at the Goodwood Revival festival on Sussex last weekend, along with the latest model of the DB family, namely DB12, which is the world's first Super Tourer. To celebrate this historic anniversary, the two were photographed with their modern version, DB12 in the pictures released today.

In celebrating the age of 60 DB5, Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin Executive Chairman, who is also the owner of DB5, acknowledged the car's important role in the brand's history. DB5 has become the foundation for Aston Martin's identity as a luxury British brand associated with style, performance, and exclusivity.

"It's very appropriate that when we turn 60 years old, we take a moment to look back and reflect on the extraordinary role this car has played in the 110-year history of the company. We are very proud that the DB lineage continues to date with critically recognized DB12, which is the same as the previous one, is a celebration of everything we love about British handmade sports cars, with new injections of the latest technology and the highest level of performance," he said in the company's media space, Wednesday, September 13.

Of course, there is one of the most famous fictitious owners and secret agents that has played a role in popularizing this car by being behind DB5's wheel in a series of James Bond films for more than half a century. But 007 isn't the only celebrity ever seen driving an Aston Martin car that has now become this icon.

DB5 made its debut in 1963, and in no time, this car became very popular among famous celebrities. Stars such as The Beatles' Sir Paul McCartney and George Harrison, as well as Mick Jagger of Rolling Stone, have DB5. DB5's success and its appeal to celebrities have helped Aston Martin become a global automotive brand.

Although there was only limited production at the time, with only 887 units of DB5 sedans, 123 units of convertible, and 12 units of custom-made shooting brake, this car has made outstanding achievements in terms of power and performance. DB5 has a 4.0 liter engine that produces 282 bhp, making it one of the fastest GT 4 regular seats in the world of its time.

With this warning, Aston Martin continues to emphasize its position as a luxury car manufacturer with the latest technology and highest performance. The latest generation from the DB family, DB12, continues to follow Aston Martin's tradition of performance, dynamics, engineering, and technology.