Aston Martin DB5 - V8 !!!!!! Hot Rod

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11 ай бұрын

A lost LEGEND - a SURVIVOR that escaped being crushed by Aston Martin out of pure love for this truly special, one-of-a-kind automobile: a V8 powered Aston Martin DB5. Yes V8 not a tiddly 6-cylinder.. Imagine what 007 could have done with this baby!!
Like most James Bond fans I LOVE the DB5 - ever since it scythed across the screen in Goldfinger it became a thing of wonder. Synonymous with 007 getting out of trouble by any means possible. I never imagined that one day I would get to skid one around in a Bond movie, let alone three Bond movies: Skyfall, Spectre and then to Italy with No Time To Die.
In 2021, the DB5 got quite the upgrade for No Time To Die with some creative Q-branch re-imagining to give it more power and less weight. The result was remarkable - an agile machine that could dance with just a tickle of throttle.
It turns out that back in 1964 somebody very clever at Aston Martin had the same idea: Tadek Marek. Tadek was like James Bond and Q rolled into one man. A gifted engineer who escaped the clutches of the Nazis during World War 2 and made it to England where he repurposed Merlin engines from crashed Spitfire fighters into Cromwell tanks. You can bet they were bloody fast tanks.
Tadek enhanced W.O. Bentley’s 6 cylinder engine for the DB5 but he was also working on a special V8 engine.. Tadek reconfigured one, ONLY ONE, DB5 to accommodate that V8 engine. And after he departed Aston Martin - that car was lost.. Until now.
A few years ago when I was writing my book about Aston Martin (available in all good stores) I heard a rumour that turned out to be a fact. After a few phone calls with some very fine people - I got to drive it. Goosebumps.
www.amazon.co.uk/Aston-Martin-Britain-Ben-Collins/dp/1529410770
Thanks to Nicholas Mee for helping organise this shoot and to Bryan Webb the fortunate owner for his generosity.
Thank you MAGAZYN CLASSICAUTO in Polska for filming this bad boy
classicautomag.pl/sklep/produkt/magazyn-classicauto-203wrzesien-2023/
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@RebelsInc969 11 ай бұрын

I do hate it when they put music over the sound of a V8, Please Ben forget the music ✌

@Stan_the_Belgian 10 ай бұрын

@454Burban 10 ай бұрын

Agreed. No offense meant towards Ben, but I'd like the exhaust to be miked.

@Errol.C-nz 10 ай бұрын

My pet ATE too.. absolutely irrelavent, annoying & meaningless.. just noise !

@mattmorris2867 10 ай бұрын

@@Errol.C-nzWhat did your pet eat?

@phuketexplorer 10 ай бұрын

Exactly how I read it, too!😄

@jamesfairmind2247 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations Ben, this is such a great video, not only about a car nobody even realised existed, but the amazing back story of Tadek Marek, who it seems was a real life Bond hero! What a fitting tribute to both the car and him.

@BenCollinsDrives 11 ай бұрын

Tadek was the man would have loved to meet him - driving it felt as close to a hand shake as you can get

@frankengels7843 10 ай бұрын

Nice fantasy. This car is a modern hotrod.

@lestercombs1871 11 ай бұрын

I’m astounded. This is THE most beautiful DB5 I’ve ever seen. That blue paint is gorgeous.

@BenCollinsDrives 11 ай бұрын

Spectacular - in person its even better

@nathanb2100 11 ай бұрын

Just when you thought the DB5 couldn't get any cooler 😃🤩

@BenCollinsDrives 11 ай бұрын

From perfect to something else 💎

@michaelguerin56 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful car. Worth saving. Thank you.

@paweszczutowski1050 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for Tadeusz Marek story. In today Poland he is totally forgotten. Shame :(

@russcooke5671 11 ай бұрын

You should try to get someone to do a detailed documentary on him. He needs some recognition 👌👌👌

@BenCollinsDrives 11 ай бұрын

Hopefully he'll stage a comeback!

@DoubleDeckerAnton 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful machine. There should be a movie based on Tadek Marek and his life. I'd definitely pay to watch that.

@keyboarddancers7751 11 ай бұрын

Can you imagine an engine designer of today having such an enthralling back story? No, neither can I! What a truly stunning car!

@maxcarter970 11 ай бұрын

Lovely. Would be nice to hear more of the V8 though.

@mrkingcat2 11 ай бұрын

Good idea playing that music over the beautiful engine sound.

@papalaz4444244 11 ай бұрын

This is the only DB5 that matches everyone's imagination of a DB 5 :) If they made these today I reckon people would buy them. no hesitation

@alfatbear 11 ай бұрын

Very true. I would. Love how edgy it looks but still keeps the DB5 persona.

@LightBranches 11 ай бұрын

Hoping for a “car sounds only” version of this video. Nothing against Ben’s narration...it’s the Bames Jond soundtrack that needs to go.

@jeremyclares4851 10 ай бұрын

The Stig would like to have a word with you.

@DIYDr. 8 ай бұрын

Excited for the sounds too

@Simon__Davies Ай бұрын

Agreed. The music was just annoying. Trying to listen to Ben talk and he's getting a bit drowned out.

@LightBranches Ай бұрын

@@jeremyclares4851 and the word is: albatross.

@paulelverstone8677 11 ай бұрын

Up until now I'd always considered my 'unicorn car' to be Jaguar's XJ13 - I may have to re-think that now. Subscribed...

@SB-vb8ch 11 ай бұрын

Transfer case? No transfer cases on that! Very cool car though & amazing history, both Tadek & the car!

@NigelMarston 11 ай бұрын

Mentioned it twice whilst pointing at two different things too

@kevinDG7 11 ай бұрын

When you think a db5 wouldn't get any more special. A car with a beautiful story

@microsignzero 11 ай бұрын

Someone needs to make a movie about this Tadek Marek fella. Thanks Ben for sharing the story!

@benpenagonzales6014 11 ай бұрын

Really warming up as your own brand now Ben. Don’t know if that’s 100% you but it feels organic which is all that matters! Good show my man.

@BenCollinsDrives 11 ай бұрын

Thank you - it was 99% me i have to keep 1% in reserve to drive the car and remember what time it is 😜 we had a short time to film it

@titiwin25 11 ай бұрын

Tadek Marek life is worth of an action movie ... holy moly!

@gillie-monger3394 11 ай бұрын

Engine sound - perfect. Monologue - damned good. Sound track - WHY??? Just NO Ben. Check out Harry Metcalf's, ('Harry's Garage), latest video on the Aston V8 Vantage 7.0 litre conversion, to see how he does that engine note justice.

@iansheppard9736 11 ай бұрын

The Marek engine first went into the DB4 as a 3.7 litre in 1958. I had a 1962 DB4 Vantage.

@user-xe2mo4fm2h 11 ай бұрын

What an inspirational story - I think that might be the finest car on the road

@allennewborn936 11 ай бұрын

That is the most beautiful Aston Martin I've ever seen.

@nigeldewallens1115 11 ай бұрын

My word what a stunning car you had the chance to drive and then, talking about that amazing man! His history, deserves a film on its own! That was a delight to see thank you!

@Nils_Martin 10 ай бұрын

What a hero story and template for Aston Martin’s victory and adventure. One of the reasons why i love Aston Martin, a proper gentleman car.

@michaelhughes3302 11 ай бұрын

Just came from Harry's review of the seven liter Vantage. Also prepared by RS Williams. To think that this pretty little car could have 500hp to the wheels is absolutely nuts. Great job showcasing this incredible machine Ben.

@carsandstuff365 10 ай бұрын

Iv driven a RS Williams 7.0 vantage with a manual .. i can confirm it’s insane.

@grievuspwn4g3 9 ай бұрын

@@carsandstuff365damn, so if you imagine that car, but a bit lighter, and a DB5.

@prinsiwo 11 ай бұрын

Wow, such a rare car and with such history! Really cool

@jackytwickx5330 11 ай бұрын

We need movies of these men. Great job Ben. Keep em coming

@deldridg 11 ай бұрын

I would agree with this. Like you, no doubt, I'm very inspired to learn more about Tadek Marek. See you at the cinema! Cheers - Dave

@Hostilenemy 11 ай бұрын

Some say, he once attached a V8 to a pepper grinder, and that as a teenager, his favorite hobby was counting sheep.

@josephpsmithe 11 ай бұрын

Can’t read that without hearing Clarkson voice….

@nik-ev3eh 11 ай бұрын

Some say the Stig's dad was an actor called Hot Rod.

@DIY-V12 11 ай бұрын

Quality backstory - so few dig into the character of the people behind these special cars.

@donhathaway3234 11 ай бұрын

In my mind, the most desirable sports car ever built.

@Brookspirit 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic car, and a great video, but it really doesn't need the music.

@LSATSB 11 ай бұрын

Polish influence is definitely not something of the last 20 years… Pozdrowienia z Polski and the 303 squadron! 😉

@addisonmaves8348 11 ай бұрын

Magnificent. What an amazing story. That is a proper Unicorn ❤

@Tcmaster74 11 ай бұрын

Its amazing when you find yourself sitting there smiling all the time watching you and this epic car. Thanks for letting us take part in all those adventures…

@ghaithmesselmani528 11 ай бұрын

What an astonishing car, incredibly elegant, strong personality right there, definitely a James Bond car, it's a masterpiece!

@dougshaw2944 11 ай бұрын

Big fan & appreciate all the good content. Can you get the camera operator to film the good stuff?! Even when you're pointing out engine bay bits we're still seeing Ben in half the frame. Super cool Aston, thanks for bringing it to the awful commenters of youtube.

@dejanzelko8361 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Ben for these amazing stories that you bring back to life. And i know that they are many more to be discovered. I a huge motorbike lover and i spent a lot of time in the library and in the archive to reserch some of the missing prototipe bikes and hope to find one some day 😊

@markdavis2475 11 ай бұрын

Loved the history behind the designer. Small observation, the background music becomes a bit overbearing at times. Great episode thanks 👍

@marcjudge680 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely, I had trouble hearing what Ben was saying

@sirleeofroy4732 11 ай бұрын

What a piece of history, having lived near the original factory for most of my life along with various visits, I still was unaware of this car and it's story. Keep up the good work Ben, consider me subbed.

@petero2778 11 ай бұрын

So much good came out of so much devastation. We are blessed to have these remarkable time pieces to remember the sacrifices, bravery and brilliance of our forefathers and mothers! Thanks for sharing Ben, we are now so lucky to have a platform with guys like yourself putting so much effort into these wonderful productions. Well done and thank you!

@bicyclist2 10 ай бұрын

I love the interesting history of this car. So very glad that it didn't get scrapped. Great color blue. Thank you.

@blakecapon4627 10 ай бұрын

I had no idea the turmoil the man had to go through. A proper inspiration.

@ATomRileyA 11 ай бұрын

That is a fantastic DB5, great to see it restored and driving. Great video too really enjoying these.

@alfatbear 11 ай бұрын

Wow what an incredible machine and amazing story behind it! And you got to drive it! Lucky dog! Thanks for sharing it with the rest of the world.

@IMTHEBIGGESTCUNT 11 ай бұрын

Lovely motor! There just has to be more to the history file after that ‘scrapped input’!? Looks like someone has spent A LOT of time, money and effort on this beauty! A nice green DB5 rolled past me at 70mph a few days ago… this is certainly something else! ❤️😍👍

@harvo351 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful Motor Ben, thanks for the great story and brief drive, what a machine . . . only seconded by the beautiful house in the backdrop . . . Loving your channel . . . . Thank you !!

@fredvallenet 11 ай бұрын

What a great story! You should have a full TV show telling stories of incredible cars.

@GrandadTinkerer 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this. Amazing story about the amazing man who was instrumental in creating this truly beautiful car.

@Matthew-ll9ke 11 ай бұрын

What an amazing piece of history, thanks for sharing the story with us

@Czechbound 11 ай бұрын

Great video ! ( I love that fisheye lens effect ). Can we take a moment to consider the size of Mr. Marek's cajones to have made that wartime trip to pick up his wife. What a dude ! Harry Metcalfe's current video on an 80's V8 Vantage describes a bill from that restoration company of GB150,000+ for upgrading the engine and brakes on it, so lord knows that the bill for bringing this machine back to as new condition cost ...

@CheekyMenace 7 ай бұрын

Just came across your channel and subbed immediately. Thank you for sharing the story and taking us for a ride. The most beautiful Aston I think I've ever seen. Such a sporty and tough look yet the lines are so elegant. That backside is gorgeous!

@williamtaylor5193 6 ай бұрын

The dash and instruments are pure class.

@noonehere1793 11 ай бұрын

He was LARGER THAN LIFE for sure! Thanks for a most interesting story!👍👍

@Depinor 11 ай бұрын

Great video Ben and wonderful tribute to TM. I’m not sure you need the music on the driving section - the car itself does that!

@mr.x1406 11 ай бұрын

A Beautiful peace of automotive history , what an amazing story behind this car love the colour suits it so well wish I could take it for a spin :)

@ChasingDifferentAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Thanks to those who this Awesome Historical Automotive Treasure 👨🏻👍🏻🏁🚩 Great Presentation Ben your a true Bond since you worked as his Stunt Driver.

@duhbled29 11 ай бұрын

Outstanding video! Im in love with this car!! ❤ I was grinning ear to ear the whole video!!

@martiniv8924 11 ай бұрын

I’ve read about Tadek previously, but great to be reminded of these greats, and this car, let’s face it BC’s driving skills give us a great insight into how good these cars were back in the day 👌🏻😎✌🏻

@deldridg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing this car and its wonderful back story to light for the rest of us, the great unwashed! One can only imagine the exhilaration you must have felt when seeing this for the first time and then to actually pilot such a creature must have been really something. Nice that you've had so much experience with the DB5 so as to give more detail to this compelling piece. Many thanks and cheers from Sydney - David

@BenCollinsDrives 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it - felt unreal having the V8 rumble in the dainty DB5 but just awesome

@rickstevens1479 11 ай бұрын

Harry had an Aston today , not as special but then they're all special .. you have a charmed life. 😎

@paweljagielski2839 10 ай бұрын

I worked at Aston Martin on db11 and vanquish, vantage but these models did not have what db5 has, it is a work of art. As a Pole, I am proud that a Polish engineer contributed to the creation of one of the most beautiful cars in the history of the automotive industry, well done Tadeusz Marek

@keohaneorama 11 ай бұрын

That car and Tadek Marek should be the subject of Christoper Nolans next film. What a great video.

@russellsmith1375 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant video and what a back story!

@tannermorgan9796 11 ай бұрын

wow. truly a masterpiece and a unicorn.

@iannorth5958 11 ай бұрын

That was great Ben. What a fantastic car. Like most I had no idea this car existed but what is really surprising is it took so long to develop a working V8 for the DBS given that this did exist. Your 997 turbo in the background of some of the shots doesn’t look too shabby either😀

@johnd296 10 ай бұрын

Fascinating and enjoyable video. As well as being a top notch driver, Ben is a great commentator

@EvilUnderTone 11 ай бұрын

I have worked on a few DB5s & 6s. This V8 is certainly shaken not stirred!... Stunning!

@TheJohn8765 11 ай бұрын

Great vid, Ben. Your passion and love for the car is evident throughout. You were wasted as The Stig. Harry's Garage also has a Williams fettled 84 Vantage with a 7 litre upgrade. These old school Aston's are fucking brilliant.

@nickprice3605 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful capable priceless car. Brilliant driver and top man Ben. But Tadek Marek, what a hero 👊

@johnhaggerty4257 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning car. Fantastic footage Ben. Well done

@MAX-re4pc 11 ай бұрын

Incredible video Ben. Please keep them coming!

@jacksmalling4265 11 ай бұрын

Ben, I've been on KZfaq a long time and this is, by far, one of the best motoring videos I've ever seen. A fascinating car with an even more fascinating history. Top stuff!! PS - engine no 69? Couldnt be more fitting, Mr Bond!

@gerryjamesedwards1227 11 ай бұрын

What a gorgeous machine! I agree completely about the colour.

@jariheimoluoto4959 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful machine and what history it has. Some say he can make really interesting videos of amazing cars.

@ginogina4589 11 ай бұрын

When I was a student at Lancaster Uni in Lancs 1969-70, my friend had a mate with a DB5. The most gorgeous car ever.

@EE9Civic 10 ай бұрын

Great video and what a beautiful and interesting car.

@Pietervdv 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely marvelous car. I like how Harry says the Countach is more to his taste, as it's wilder. If you wouldn't know him and would hear him talk, you'd expect him to be more biased towards something more British and subtle.

@RobJaskula 11 ай бұрын

I love what a total hoon Harry is! Totally defies the first impression when you look at him

@kevinisaac9139 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant video Ben what a beautiful car 👌

@walterpleyer261 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful car, awesome sound. I'd be happy like Ben driving this gorgeous vehicle

@camwhitman5425 10 ай бұрын

What an incredible story behind this car and the man who built it.

@davidbarnsley8486 11 ай бұрын

What a fantastic story Thanks stig ben 😍😍👍👍🇦🇺

@chuckkfinnley 11 ай бұрын

So awesome that this car was saved. Love it when these rare cars slip by the corporate crusher.

@user-bt4jg5lh4b 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben , this is a great channel , great video

@simonlunt353 11 ай бұрын

I have seen over video of this great car l do like it very much but it was the DB6 having said that I would not say no to this beautiful car you are a lucky man to get your hands on this beautiful car 😊

@philmonk8422 11 ай бұрын

What an incredible story, man and car.

@autobahnproven 11 ай бұрын

Never knew this car existed. Thank you so much for bringing it to us. Could you please re-release this video with only the music from the car plus your excellent commentary?

@ninja12lawbreaker 11 ай бұрын

As nature intended aye Ben. Fantastic car

@tns6862 11 ай бұрын

Priceless aririfact on the road...nice one, Ben.

@ISirSmoke 11 ай бұрын

one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen, it should be paraded for everyone to see and enjoy wish there was a die-cast model of it that I could buy

@bryanwebb5589 11 ай бұрын

Now there’s a great idea ! I’m onto it.

@Stratoszero 10 ай бұрын

Nice background story to Tadek Marek that I have not heard before in 50 years of car nerding. Sounds like his bookish appearance disguised nerves of steel. Its ironic that 60 years later this car probably represents what everyone would want in a classic Aston; the looks of the DB5, long wheelbase and sturdier chassis of the DB6, and the grunt of the V8. If DB5s werent so valuable now ther would be some "continuation" cars made for sure.

@Telecasterland 11 ай бұрын

This is the car Bond should have had. 100% and now we can imagine so while reading Flemming.

@henryhol8538 11 ай бұрын

Fabulous story! Just when you think you know everything about the Astons, here comes another part. I believe it took some time to get the V8 running perfectly for the DBS!

@steveb4012 11 ай бұрын

You forgot your Slazenger sweater Ben, well done, such a great back story to this car.

@mrm1885 11 ай бұрын

Great to see rare cars like this on the road and not hidden away in some garage.

@joshuakhaos4451 11 ай бұрын

We need to normalize classics( no matter how rare) being driven as opposed to sitting in a garage/building for the next highest bidder. Doing so is basically depriving people, especially young people from knowing a good chunk of modern history. and in the case of brands, their own respective national history. Cars are definitely as important historically as knowing our leaders, founders, Iconic figures over the decades/centuries, ones own culture as well as the worlds history. Sadly many hide cars away because they are too afraid of the loss in value.