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Classic Car News: Rough and Ready Aston Martin DB5

A car that is representative of 007's class and sophistication doesn't deserve to be abandoned for 20 years and left to decay into an almost unrecognisable wreck. But even with the decay and ripped black leather seats, the classic Aston Martin DB5 found in an old barn is expected to be worth around £200,000.

The Daily Mail website has reported that the DB5 pictured, which was made famous in the 1960's by the James Bond films was found "abandoned and dishevelled". The once sparkly bodywork has corroded away, revealing a tired dull version of what was once a legendary metal machine. Fortunately classic car enthusiasts still recognise its worth and value it at a high price - fundamentally due to its historic significance.

Philip Kantor, for Bonham Auctioneers, said "I doubt James Bond would feel happy to drive this DB5 in its current state but once it has been restored, I'm sure he will". The Sun website has reported that "it looks like it has been through more scraps than 007 himself, but this battered Aston Martin is still expected to sell for a staggering amount".

The Sun also reports that these handmade cars are a very desirable, top of the range supercar, and were "one of the most expensive cars on the market in the 1960's". You may not have to have a Goldfinger to own this car, but you do need to have a pocket full of gold coins in order to meet the demands of this unique beauty. Don't be fooled by the dishevelled outer shell, this iconic DB5 is guaranteed to reach its estimated £200,000 value, and with any luck will end up being restored to its former glory.

Hopefully this classic creation will end up in the hands of someone who "fell in love with these classics as a young child in the sixties and can now afford to buy one", reports The Sun website. This particular red, left-hand drive example, built in 1964, has only had three owners, 61,163 miles on the clock and is one of only 983 models ever made. Although the DB5 in question didn't reach the reserve at Bonham's auction at the weekend, there is no doubt this forgotten jewel could be a very special gem to add to a collector's collection.

 

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Is there a way to find out if someone has property and/or homeowners insurance and how long they have had it?

We were renting a house, 100+ acres of land, 2 sheds and a tractor barn were all included. With permission from the property owner we emptied out and cleaned up the tractor barn to start a vintage car and bike service and maintainence shop. She even helped supply some materials. We were fully stocked with tools and machinery when the barn caught fire and burnt to the ground in less than ten minutes.
The cause could not be determined due to the intensity of the fire, however, faulty electrical wire was the most likely cause. The owner claimed not to have "a lick of insurance" now we have found out from an not so reliable source not only was she insured, but she collected on the barn.

Her insurance would have covered the barn structure only and is fully hers to claim and keep or rebuild as she sees fit. Her insurance would not cover any of your belongings, you need to contact your own insurance agency for that claim.

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