Plato goes behind the scenes of Aston Martin's immaculate restorations | Fifth Gear

In this classic clip, taken from series 23, which was first broadcast in 2013, Jason goes behind the scenes of the amazing restoration processes at Aston Martin. For access to exclusive Fifth Gear content and all FULL episodes, join our channel / @fifthgearuk
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[@Kapil-Patel]

Make new episodes of Fifth Gear please.

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

A truly stunningly beautiful car.

[@golach420]

Plato straight in there asking how much. :-)

[@henryviii6341]

Just LOOK at it. Every single angle every inch of bodywork every part of the interior is iconic. Going SLOW in this vs a Bugatti Veyron. DB5 Superleggera 007 model anytime.

[@leonardmills5003]

I love the way the wooden steering wheel flexed on that DB5.

[@antonbless]

I’ve done rolling for double decker busses and believe that’s hard!!!

[@klaushaunstrupchristensen7252]

It definitely looks more special than a modern Aston Martin. I absolutely love the narrowness of the vehicle, a narrow car is so much more like able to drive on B roads compared to wide monstrosities which are offered nowadays. My only problem with this DB5 is that on a daily basis I will actually prefer to drive a Citroën C4 E, which probably also is a bit cheaper to buy, use and maintain 🤔

[@Czechbound]

Connery said that he didn't really like the car, and complained that the peddle box was far too small.

[@isthereanybodyoutthere9397]

Well that is that whinger to a tee.

[@cameraprepper7938]

I think he was right ! It should have been a Bentley !

[@russcooke5671]

Little secret the DB5. In gold finger was actually a modified DB4 as the DB5 wasn’t ready for a few months.

[@adriankatsikides3390]

DB4 GT series five actually, and yes Q does call it DB 5

[@russcooke5671]

@@adriankatsikides3390 it’s a standard DB4.The GT is the short wheelbase version with no back seats. 👌👌👌

[@adriankatsikides3390]

@@russcooke5671 not sure where that info comes from but my brochures say different. I have a feeling that the first were built on the fours' platform but I could be mistaking that for the first DB 6's built on the fives platform

[@russcooke5671]

@@adriankatsikides3390 hi Adrian. When you look at the DB4 GT It’s a lot shorter the the 5. Or the 4 in normal DB form

[@adriankatsikides3390]

@@russcooke5671 from series three onwards they got longer for the extended boot, the first- chassis DP199 also was the first to sport the cowled headlights to evolve into the five then the six which was not superleggera anymore

[@smhorse]

Panel beating: probably the most-skilled practical job in the last 140 years....

[@filmopfil]

i heard they restore a lot of old versions and even produce new old cars and sell them for market price of a old one on the market . i never heard someone do this i think its increase value of the brand .

[@emanuell5926]

Why was a digital radio equipped in the replica?

[@alistairjenkins7973]

Stunning and amazing

[@mileswilliams1585]

How out of date are these prices!? £25k+ for a Lagonda!?

[@robertlloyd7493]

Great item thanks 👍

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Please watch "The Connections (2021) [short documentary]", it's on youtube! 💖

[@justinejiew36]

🤤🤤🤤 I learn a power phrase today, “I enjoy watching people watching me…” If only the wallet allows, I want it too 🙋🏻‍♂️‼️

[@greathey1234]

Experts out there, is a 2005 Vantage V8 a good investment?

[@johnsim3722]

If you keep it for a long time, yes, but it will take a long time before it's a classic. But it will get there before any of Reichman's designs, if they ever will.

[@johnennis4586]

Only if you don't drive it, it will cost more in repairs than whatever you could sell it for

[@AndieBlack13]

The modern utter accuracies of machines in the assembles of cars has long since exceeded "hand-built" tolerances. Glorification of human built parts & assemblies is akin to glorifying a fine horse opposite a modern spacecraft.

[@twcmaker]

Seriously cool car 👏👏👏

[@davidstuart4915]

Chris B, are you watching? ;)

[@Marc-zn7ok]

If I only had the cash!

[@cv5645]

Never enjoyed Plato commentating, this is the same. The DB5 is a wonderful thing though.

[@jel5034]

Killjoy was 'ere.

[@amarjittalukdar1967]

Bristol 403 would have been a better, "Bond 007 " car .

[@cybertrophic]

Actually, he was supposed to drive an old blower Bentley painted battleship grey.

[@russcooke5671]

A Bristol 493 would have been good for M. Not the female M though.

[@adriankatsikides3390]

I would NOT agree the level of detail....... DB 6 headlight covers for a start, no side repeaters, and not quite a DB5 ( no badges on gadget car which was DB4 GT series five) so rubbish really

[@davidstuart4915]

rubbish? ...a tad strong old man!

[@adriankatsikides3390]

@@davidstuart4915 the article/presentation is rubbish I mean ,not the car obviously. I've been in that place more than once, which was works service in my day. Even the works put DB 6 headlight covers on DB 5 restoration.... hideous!

[@davidstuart4915]

@@adriankatsikides3390 gotcha:)

[@tamasszabo8824]

@@adriankatsikides3390 What is the difference between a DB6 and a DB5 headlight cover?

[@adriankatsikides3390]

@@tamasszabo8824 A DB 5 headlight cover has four screws to hold the bezel on, a DB6 cover has what looks like a tear drop at the very base of the bezel, it is very noticeable once you know, it is the first thing I look at. You will never see the teardrop on a DB5 brochure because of course they were for the next generation.. I consider myself 'expert' on the 007 gadget car vs golf club car vs others and even Worrals ' book has several errors in it!