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ASTON MARTIN
Harold Radford Coachbuilders · 1 of 12 · First Registered May 1964
I6 4.0L ◆ DOHC ◆ 241 km/h ◆ RWD ◆ 40,700 km
The Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake by Harold Radford is the rarest body variant of the most celebrated Aston Martin of the classic era — only 12 examples were converted from new by Harold Radford Coachbuilders Ltd, reportedly at the instigation of David Brown himself, who wanted a grand tourer capable of carrying polo equipment, hunting dogs and luggage across Europe without sacrificing performance. Each car was transformed from the windscreen rearward: the Superleggera aluminium structure was extended and re-formed, a full-length roofline was grafted onto the DB5 coupé body, and a tailgate was fitted to create a continuous load platform with the rear seats folded. This example, first registered May 1964, presents 40,700 km and is offered exclusively off-market through HYPERLUXE at €950,000. Full chassis history, provenance documentation and specification details are disclosed privately to qualified buyers.
The Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake by Harold Radford stands alone in the DB5 production history: with only 12 examples converted from new — 8 right-hand drive and 4 left-hand drive — it represents the absolute pinnacle of DB5 rarity. Every one of the 12 was individually commissioned, each benefiting from a complete coachwork transformation by Harold Radford Coachbuilders Ltd, the London-based coachbuilder whose clientele included the Royal Family. The concept combined the performance credentials of the DB5 — then considered the world's most advanced grand tourer — with genuine estate car practicality, earning the marketing slogan "The world's fastest dual-purpose vehicle."
Acquiring an Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake for sale through HYPERLUXE means bypassing auction houses, public dealer networks and unverified private sellers. Each of the 12 surviving examples is a permanent and irreplaceable collector asset: no two are identical in specification, provenance or history, and their rarity makes any private transfer a significant event in the classic car world. HYPERLUXE has independently reviewed this opportunity before introducing it to qualified members.
For collectors, family offices and private wealth advisors seeking an Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake for sale off-market, HYPERLUXE provides direct access to fully documented opportunities unavailable through any public channel. The private dossier includes chassis identification, provenance documentation, mechanical history, Radford conversion documentation and seller context — all disclosed privately upon member qualification.
The Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake stands among the most sought-after collector vehicles available off-market today. With 12 units worldwide (8 rhd, 4 lhd), each surviving example is a finite, documented asset. Values have appreciated consistently since production ended, driven by institutional-grade collector demand and the irreplaceable nature of its engineering heritage. For private wealth advisors and family offices, the Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake represents a hard asset with verifiable scarcity.
When launched in 1964, the Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake carried an original MSRP of £9,500 (1964). In 2026, off-market transactions consistently exceed that figure, with the current asking price starting from €950,000. The premium over original MSRP reflects restricted supply, increasing collector competition, and the permanent retirement of this model from production. Qualified buyers gain access to full market valuation data through the HYPERLUXE private dossier.
The Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake is powered by a I6 DOHC 4.0L (3,995 cc), delivering 282 hp and ~390 Nm of torque. Performance benchmarks: 0-100 km/h in under 4 seconds, top speed of 241 km/h. These figures are not the product of tuning — they reflect factory-specified engineering from Aston Martin, verified against official documentation available in the private dossier.
Acquisition of the Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake through HYPERLUXE follows a structured private process: membership application and identity verification, NDA execution, private dossier disclosure, and direct introduction to the seller. No public listings. No unsolicited intermediaries. Every step is managed with institutional discretion. Submit a private inquiry below or apply for free HYPERLUXE membership to initiate the acquisition of this Aston Martin.
Chassis Number: XXXX-XXXXXX-XXXX
Asking Price: €950,000
Exterior Colour: [REDACTED]
Interior: [REDACTED]
Mileage: 40,700 km
First Registration: May 1964
Engine Configuration: [REDACTED]
Transmission: [REDACTED]
Provenance: [REDACTED]
Previous Owners: [REDACTED]
Seller Contact: [REDACTED]
| General | |
| Brand | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB5 Shooting Brake |
| Coachbuilder | Harold Radford Coachbuilders Ltd |
| Production | 12 units (8 RHD, 4 LHD) |
| Body style | Shooting Brake, 2 doors, estate-back |
| First registration | May 1964 |
| Mileage | 40,700 km |
| Architecture | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine | |
| Engine | I6 straight-six 3,995 cc |
| Block / head | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC — twin overhead camshafts, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore × stroke | 96 mm × 92 mm |
| Standard output | ~282 bhp at 5,500 rpm |
| Standard torque | ~390 Nm at 3,850 rpm |
| Vantage output | ~325 bhp at 5,750 rpm (where applicable) |
| Fuel system | 3× SU HD8 (standard) or 3× Weber twin-choke (Vantage) |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Specific configuration | Disclosed in private dossier |
| Transmission | |
| Gearbox options | ZF 5-speed manual or Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Specific transmission | Disclosed in private dossier |
| Performance | |
| Top speed | ~241 km/h (150 mph) claimed |
| Braking | 100 mph to 0 in ~6 sec (Radford promotional claim) |
| Chassis and Running Gear | |
| Structure | Superleggera — aluminium on tubular steel frame (modified for conversion) |
| Suspension front | Independent, wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers |
| Suspension rear | De Dion axle, coil springs, telescopic dampers |
| Brakes | Discs all four corners, servo-assisted |
| Steering | Rack and pinion |
| Coachwork and Conversion | |
| Conversion scope | Complete transformation from windscreen rearward |
| Roof extension | Full-length aluminium roofline, extended C-pillars |
| Tailgate | One-piece aluminium, hinged at top, spring-assisted |
| Load platform | ~1.75 m × 1.05 m with rear seat folded |
| Volume | ~1.1 m³ |
| Interior | Grand touring leather, configuration per original commission |
| Provenance | |
| Condition | Used |
| Chassis number | Disclosed in private dossier |
| Full history | Disclosed in private dossier |
| Radford documentation | Available upon qualification |
The original MSRP of the Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake was £9,500 (1964) at launch in 1964. This price reflected 12 units worldwide (8 rhd, 4 lhd) and exclusive distribution through official manufacturer channels.
In 2026, the Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake commands premium pricing well above its original MSRP, with current off-market listings starting from €950,000. Appreciation is driven by 12 units worldwide (8 rhd, 4 lhd) and growing institutional collector demand.
Total production of the Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake: 12 units worldwide (8 RHD, 4 LHD). Each unit carries full manufacturer documentation and individual chassis identification.
The Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake uses a I6 DOHC 4.0L (3,995 cc), producing 282 hp, ~390 Nm of torque. Fuel type: Petrol. All engine data is verified against factory documentation.
Top speed: 241 km/h.
The Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake is available exclusively off-market through HYPERLUXE. Access the full listing — chassis number, history, and seller details — by applying for free HYPERLUXE membership or submitting a private inquiry at hyper.luxe.
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