The Bond Car That Wasn’t - Aston Martin DB4 | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop
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- Welcome back to Tyrrell's Classic Workshop. This episode delves into the fascinating world of the Aston Martin DB4, a vehicle that holds a special place in Iain's heart and has a fascinating history.
Iain shares stories and the unusual background of how the current owner came to buy this specific Aston Martin DB4 as he walks us through his personal adventure with it. Both history fans and car lovers will enjoy the fascinating stories about the car's restoration journey from the past to the present.
Pete and Iain discuss an electrical issue that has been giving the owner some headaches in this week's nerdy content. Iain tries to explain the difference between an alternator and dynamo; can he succeed in front of expert Pete?
Iain delves into the rich history of both the DB4 and its successor, the DB5. While the DB5 is famously known as James Bond's car, the DB4 paved the way for this legendary association. Iain explains the origins and progression of these cars as well as the fascinating backstory of this lesser-known Bond car.
As always, Iain takes this beautiful machine out for a spin. Join him on a road test as he evaluates the performance and driving experience of the DB4, capturing the essence of what makes this classic car so beloved by enthusiasts around the world.
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Chapters
00:00 The story behind this Aston Martin DB4
03:06 DB4 Restoration journey
08:25 The James Bond car that wasn't
10:58 Nerdy electrical content with Pete
15:36 Do you expect me to talk?
16:46 DB4 Roadtest
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What a car. This front is looking so much better than the later DB5-style, where the headlights always seem to be placed too low. And the sound of a big IL6 is just the best. Thank you so much for showing this. Wonderful.
Thank you for watching!
I totally agree Robert, timeless elegance - and sound in spades and over 60 years old .
Same colour as my Dad's old DB5 DUB714C when we lived in Rickmansworth early 70s. Thanks !
I agree , I much prefer the DB4 to the 5 also.
just for info the Miura in the background is one of my favourite supercars. I saw a lime green one with all the trim in matt black outside a garage in Mansfield. I spent ages just looking at it, I believe it was the then boyfriend of Twiggy the model, maybe someone can confirm it, it was around 1966, one of the first.
I can't believe that you didn't take the opportunity for a pun to be used at 16:30 to say something like "I guess you expect me to keep on talking? No Mr Tyrrell, I expect you to Drive" 😉🤣
Oh that's very good. 👏👏 Why didn't I think of it?
Brilliant, just brilliant. Iain, why you don’t have 2-3 million subscribers, I don’t understand. Maybe it’s just a matter of time. 🤷♂️ The UK’s very own Jay Leno, with a first hand technical difference.
Epic comment :)
It’s great to see a DB4 getting some love, I’ve always thought they were a special car and look fabulous even under the shadow of the DB5. It’s even better to see a car with a back story like this, to a car person they evoke memories that nothing else, except for perhaps music, can do.
Thanks for another wonderful video Iain, and good to see Pete included in this one. It’s great to meet the people at Tyrrell’s Classic Workshop and see their particular skills and what that brings to the business.
My personal favourite. My Grandmother was the house keeper at Sir Davids residence Durker Rood House, Meltham Huddersfield throughout the 1950's and 60's. Occasionally Sir David would either collect or drop her back home in his personal DB4. As a child we would stay in the house while they were away for long periods, the outbuildings and garages housed Astons of course. Great memories.
How wonderful!
That paint color absolutely flatters the shape and lines of this car perfectly! Looked so wrong for this Aston painted in British racing green- because it absorbs too much light, no reflection.
Not sure it was wong in BRG, but it was a bit flat. The pale blue is beautiful and suits the car very well indeed.
old Astons really do look look perfect in light metallic tones.
They should have called it Icy Eye
This is by fair my favourite CZcams channel now. The content is absolutely priceless. I don’t think there is anyone in the world that knows so much about all these classic cars.
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.
Thank you!🙏
Exactley 60 Years ago the Goldfinger Crew were here in Switzerland filming the Iconic Scenes on Furkapass, Andermatt. The Ford Mustang also was a brand New Model. When the Movie later came out the Dealers had perfect Timing for launch of Sales.
And yet again……. How can one man know, understand and articulate the history of these cars….. Outstanding.
My uncle drove me to school in a Mini Mk1 in 1970 (in Germany). Guess what's in my garage... when I heard that his uncle took him to school in that car, I got a little emotional and could totally understand the man.
Even in the Mini you felt like a king, not to mention the driving characteristics... How that Aston nephew must have felt... absolutely amazing!!!
Beautiful exhaust note, stunning color. The fact this was hand formed and was repaired that way is truly amazing. World class restoration.
Wow sir that is a true beauty. Thank you for the history lesson about these classics.
My pleasure. It is rather lovely, isn't it?
@@iain_tyrrell Your loyal audience is still waiting fingers crossed for the green Miura.
Just makes you warm and fuzzy. Sad how cars have become soulless. Russia doll nothingness
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@@iain_tyrrell anne frank
Meiner auch. Thanks a lot for showing this beauty!😊
Unter Gleeben glauben globem
The Bond skit was fabulous haha. Suit, drink, weapon .. well done sir, fun stuff.
Thanks!
And for the first time with Iain Bond himself..!!
This video must be pinned to the channel front page Iain. It has to be one of, if not the best of your efforts so far. Perfect proportions of information, nerdiness, education and humour. All this revolving around a stunning looking car with an impressive back story. Top marks!
Thank you- that is a very encouraging comment!
What a piece of art this car is! I don't know what is most exciting, the filigrane engine, the rich seat leather, the clocks on the dash, the hand crafted bodywork or the absolutely stunning blue body paint. Thank you and your team for bringing these absolutely stunning cars back to their original glory as they so much deserve.
What a stunningly beautiful car with a great story going back to its owner. When you look at modern cars and see this, you do wonder where it’s all going wrong. As much as I love modern cars, nothing compares to the beauty of this.
Thank you! I feel extremely privileged to have gone on a spin with you in a David Brown DB 4/5 classic. The shifting appeared to be as smooth as an automatic. Simply articulate shifting. I remember when I took Ballette how coordinated my double clutching became, and I virtually taught myself the art having taken beginning ballet. The vehicle I drove was my father's B.M.W. factory ordered 2002TII of 1974. I was now shifting In my opinion, as the factory might have intended. So your spin in the Aston has brought back all too brief, happy memories. Your driving is par excellant! Thank you for this charming treat! Thank you for your toil in this remarkable growling sports cat. I think I may be becoming partial to British sports cars. Thank you Sir!😅
Well thank you too! Glad you enjoy them
Far prettier than the later cars. A beauty ❤
This just solved a mystery for me. There was a close up in one scene of the Bond movie that showed the gearknob as 4 speed yet the DB5 was a 5 speed. Puzzled me for years until you explained the movie car was a DB4 👍🏻
Early DB5s were also 4 speed.
@@stevenrobertson4190 I didn’t know that - thanks
@@martinhitchman4101 The first car used in the film was not just a DB4 Series 5 made to look like a DB5 it was actually a DB5 prototype. Exactly it was a DB4 Vantage Series 5 born as an experimental design prototype/development car and modified into the the DB5 prototype with chassis number DP/216/1. It was the 1963 London Earls Court DB5 Motor Show car and shown in Autocar in 1963 as a DB5. This was a special car, and not just a DB4 made to look like a DB5 like in the case of DBS used in The Persuaders made to only cosmetically look like a DBS V8. A second back up car was used for filming which was actually a DB5 with chassis number DB5/1486/R. This car did have a 5 speed ZF gearbox. There were subsequently 2 further DB5s used for promotional purposes, not used in filming, which were chassis numbers DB5/2008/R and DB5/2017/R.
@@stevenrobertson4190 It also featured in “The Saint” episode “The Noble Sportsman” in 1964,driven by Anthony Quayle.
Best banter on how an old car works: It's like ear-wigging a couple of fella's chatting in a boozer and walking out tipsy but enlightened. Your video's are also a text book example of engagement with people in your employ- positive and collaborative. Regards from Australia.
I love British racing green, but that blue is epic
The very first Aston Martin I saw as a schoolboy in the 1960's was a pale metalic blue DB4, very similar to the car in this video, only it was a convertable. Up to that point the only sports cars I knew were Healeys, MGs and Triumphs. It was like something from a different planet - the most beautiful car I had ever seen. I still think the DB4 with the unfaired-in headlights is the best looking road car Aston Martin ever made.
Exactly my thoughts as well. This is a much better looking car. In our opinion 👌👌👌
Fascinating. You tell the story in a way that I am enthralled and an open sponge. This story of this car could have been lost in a sea. Thank you Tyrrell. One of your gifts is teaching.
Thank you!
What a beauty. The paint colour IS gorgeous.
When I was a 16 yr old, a pupil (adult music student) of my dad, had a silver DB4 running triple webers. I so loved seeing the car on our driveway, let alone hearing it as it took off after his lesson. A good friend of mine in his early days as a GP, he had a DB4 convertible. Those were the days for sure.
A good thing that your bid was accepted, Iain. Stunning car. The view down the bonnet is simply glorious. Sounds the business, as well.
Boy oh boy, what a gorgeous machine, love the color😍😍😍
What an honor, Thanks Sir IAIN for sharing this stunning car😍😍😍
Stay Blessed Sir🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you, thank you! I love the colour too. It really suits the car.
That deep sound is intoxicating.
The perfect specification, with the later (shallower) bonnet scoop but before the DB5esque headlights. The owner is a very lucky man.
I would be fascinated to hear about the differences/similarities between The AM engine and the Jaguar engine.
There’s a video there….
What a wonderful story behind it. Thank you again. Always learning something new on your videos. From the details with the different headlight setups, to the changes in the engine to "make it go", to the explanation from you, with a little help from Pete, about alternators versus dynamos.
Incidentally, I'm with you that that blue is a much more beautiful colour on that car than the green.
The pale blue paint is gorgeous and really does the car. So many are silver for rather predicable reasons and silver does look good, but this suits the car even better. That six sounds absolutely glorious; a deep note hinting at the power within, yet cultured. A bit like 007 in his tux you might say! Thanks for another wonderful look at a very special car Iain.
Thank you!
When the Walter PPK was thrown it was a perfect opportunity for it to go off and have a cat screech..
love that colour..
Very good looking car. Did notice the stance seems to have been slightly modernised with wider tyres and/or slightly widened track, pretty sure the wheels would have been well inside the wings originally.
Yes, the wheels are wider than standard
Great story, what a baller of an Uncle in the day doing the school run in a DB4. Glad the car was restored right and Car is in safe hands and cherished. Oh and Aston - best product placement ever…..😁👍 Simple work of Art that travels and great it gets shown and used.
Thanks for the electric explanation as I’ve said I’m the least mechanical minded person you could meet, so that’s the difference. Only 51 😂 You live and learn.
I thought Daniel Craig had given up the role but here he is on You Tube back in character.
Among the many things I admire about this channel (and I've been a subscriber for years now) remains the way in which Iain (exemplifying the habits of many of his countrymen) treats a cyclist not as an obstacle as much as an opportunity to further explore the dynamics of whatever car he's operating. Here, at 23 mins 20 sec, he has to slow to 15-20 mph due to a pair of cyclists and then wait behind them for second after second after second until the road ahead is clear and he can enjoy letting that powerplant once again do its thing. My fellow Americans, you have a lot to learn in this regard.
Having been a cyclist many years ago, I despair at the attitude of SOME cyclists, because I am often a pedestrian? But when they are merely doing what they should, I have all the time in the world for them.
I gave the wonderful Mr. Tyrrell my thumbs up at the point he had regard for two people observing the highway code.
That color is stunning. I’ve nothing against BRG as my Triumph TR6 is in that color, but an Aston to me should be understated elegance. That shade nails it!
Perfect opportunity to break out the white tux. Nicely played. And what a classic beauty.
Iain, just wonderful. I fully agree the comment below on the front end: I like these nose with the exposed headlights far more than the DB5-style hidden lights. And plenty of nerdiness and humor! Please go on! Greetings from Holland!😍👍🙋🏼♂
For me Iain, this was one of the best videos you have posted. Seconds before you donned the suit, I wondered if you would et voila, it happened. A lovely car, lovely story and I really appreciate the effort it takes to shoot and edit such a great video. I hope we meet one day; not that my XC70 is much to talk about. many thanks!
Thank you, and glad you liked the tongue in cheek humour!
Your channel has quickly become my favorite. Absolutely beautiful autos and the "know how" really make this the best on CZcams. Thank you
I watched this last night and I’m still thinking about it this morning, out of all the videos so far, this has got to be the one that Ian was most excited to create, I love how the drive test kept going, you could see that Ian didn’t want to get out, and to be honest neither would I.
DB4 is definitely one of my top ten, a real car for the discerning gentleman.
PS - the tuxedo sketch was fab, “Walther ppk…” proceeds to toss the gun!😂
Lovely historical and engineering tour of this gorgeous car. As a lifelong James Bond Fan, Aston Martin was always on my mind though in this lifetime I ll never be able to afford one (except for the many scale models I own!). Thank you Iain.
Lovely Aston, remind me of a car a family friendly who was a basically one man restoration and collision repair shop. He'd pick up some collision and light work while a long term restoration or 2 was in his care as space/time allowed. One car that was in with my Corvette was a DB5 or DB6 which had spent considerable time under a oak tree with acorns falling on it. Someone was paying handsomely to form the aluminum back into shape. Quite a rare car especially in the Southern USA. He also had a real Cheetah. and a BMW 3.0 CSL race car come through the shop when I popped in.
Such an evocative motor car! Mr. Tyrell even dressed for the occasion. Great fun.
I prefer the DB4 to the DB5,has a cleaner look.
By the way Ian, you forgot to mention the Italian Job starring role for this car.
Charlie Crocker's personal car of choice, after he came back from shooting tigers !
Looks stunning in that color. Sort of reminds me of Jay Leno's 1962 Maserati 3500 GTi, which has a similar metallic light blue color. Beautiful car too.
Another belter of a video Iain. Great sentimental story of this vehicle. I bet the owner was thrilled after you completed the restoration.
Lovely car in a lovely colour. The shape and proportions of this car are just about perfect. Touring of Milan produced an exceptional design. Your engineering updates are sympathetic and appropriate.
Excellent photographic restoration history on the metalwork. It’s important that you discussed the Alternator vs dynamo comparison. I love any car in green but I’m glad you returned it to its original hue. For me, one of the most attractive things about a vintage Aston is that gorgeous binnacle and instrument panel. When everyone else in the UK were using wood veneers, Aston were doing it in leather- very decadent! Being a Jaguar man I would be interested to know how the two straight sixes stack against each other. I know that the Aston unit produced a lot of more horsepower.
What an incredible story
I’m sure my friends dad had a db5 in that colour back in the 80 s
This would be one of my most favourite videos because it is about our own tractor maker who decided to have a go at making cars
A beautiful car, so much better in its original colour, with a lovely backstory. He must be a very proud owner.
You know it's a good video when Iain breaks out the white dinner jacket! :) :) :)
Great car and thank you Iain. I can't help but notice that the roads that you regularly drive for the tests have deteriorated over recent years. I appreciate that you don't have any control or influence over the state of the council's roads.
I'm a big Bond fan so the Tux, Martini and PPK where a very nice touch. That blue surely compliments the car.
The combination of your love of these machines and your deep mechanical expertise -- there's nothing like it. "Show Mr. Tyrrell to his room."
That gearbox operability ❤
You excelled in your James Bond sketch. Gave me a good laugh. Saw a maroon DBS in a restaurant car park in Dumfries today. It looked like it was an early one with the in line 6 cylinder by Tadek Marek
Yank here, the thing about that car, yeah its Bond, in a way.... but it was *fit* for Bond because it possesses intrigue. There weren't many cars constructed like that, a little Italy here, a little England there. It's stately, its performance, its lines, all of these things together make for a shape that *evokes* car passions. It's exists today, because it simply does.
Not gonna lie, that is one beautiful DB4!
Also, the story behind the car is very fascinating. Keep up the great work, sir!^^
Thank you! Glad you like it!
@@iain_tyrrell You're welcome, sir.^^
Glad to see your dressing-up box was in use again, Iain. Your DJ definitely wins over your Wolf Barnato look with the blower! DB4 always leave me stirred, not shaken. I sold mine in 1985 for just £7000 as a non-runner. I must have been mad!
I really appreciate your sense of humor. And the presentation of the cars is quite enjoyable.
An instant classic Tyrrell's Classic episode!
Gorgeous car, i always preferred these over the DB5 and DB6.
It really is gorgeous
And me. It’s my favourite car.
The view of the car following the camera car shows how perfect this car looks .
I now drive the Porsche 912e that my father bought new in 1976. It still smells the same every time I climb into the driver seat. I'll baby it (and drive it) as long as I am able. Ice green and beautiful.
Sir, you are the prototype of a well mannered educated distinguished gentleman. It gives pleasure and joy to listen to your and learn from your knowledge thank you so much. Btw, beautiful car and restoration
Thank you!
Another fascinating video, Ian! After sitting through the whole thing, I was shaken... but not stirred.
“I prefer not to drive it on its door handles”. Proceeds to drive it on its door handles. Resistance is futile. Bravo sir!
David Brown's gear business was around long before the tractors came along. It started around 1860.
Love the geky tech the history and the humor! Thanks a lot Ian!
Timeless design, always had a soft spot for this era of Aston Martins. That in-line six sounds superb.
According to one of my Aston Martin Register books, the 'Goldfinger car' was DP216\1 which was the DB5 prototype based on a DB4 mk 5.
Also interestingly it lists a car 1332 KY which is actually a DB5 ((DB5 1345R) so a slightly earlier registration than the car in your video although your car must have been made some time earlier and not owned by an AMOC memebr otherwise it would be listed.?
Great to see these beautiful cars restored and hopefully being well used.
Great to see Sir Les Patterson doing the road test at 17:00
All in very good taste! Actually you look more like Brian Ferry than James Bond.
a really glorious aston ! very nice work by you and your team mr tyrrell.
I love the story behind it, thank you for sharing this rather lovely insight. Also a big thank you for the interesting historical lesson on DB 4/5, really fascinating.
Fabulous car - the sound! 😍 I love the F40 and Miura just hanging around in the background while you’re discussing the dynamo 😁
Nice to hear you mention your experience in Franchoek, South Africa. I'm local, and visited the museum with my friends in the humble MX-5 club just a couple of days ago. Such a special place! The Aston is glorious. Highly recommended for anyone. And the museum is surrounded by our best wine farms.
So beautiful looking & sounding. Another great video, thanks!
I saw the green DB 4 that you serviced in Franschhoek when I was there in 2017, and actually took a snap of it. Such great cars. Thanks for the show Iain.
I’m in your age group Iain so you can probably imagine the impact at age 7 (family car: Triumph Vitesse) of having a DB4 arrive at our farm in Devon, with our local greengrocer at the wheel. He even let me sit in it. Wow. While not an athletic chap - he was as wide as he was tall - he could certainly move fast. I discovered this a little later while talking to him about the car. We heard it starting up and both ran out to see my mother disappearing up the lane on an impromptu test drive. “What?! Bloody hell, the bloody woman, she’ll… uh…. “
Aaaand it's time to put the kettle on :D
Thank you very much for a wonderful presentation. I enjoyed it a lot .
As always a joy, especially the great stories that come with cars. Got a kick out of your comedy as well. Thanks
Lol Fantastic vid as usual and I love the Bond tribute interlude ... absolutely brilliant I so look forward to my Sunday Tyrrell specials thank you so much sir ... absolutely bang on, and Miss Money Penny just got me a beverage shaking not stirred ❤
Really enjoyed, fascinating history lesson, thanks.
Amazing car , amazing history, amazing job done. Thank you. 😊😊😊
Wonderful story and beautiful color for this remarkable vehicle. Sincere thanks for making the time to share these gems with us. Your dedication to excellence is inspiring.
I greatly enjoyed your video, Bond caper and your synchronized heel and toe explanation with live demo!
Stunning as always! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work😊
Great explanation of the difference between an alternator and a dynamo but to update you brushless motor technology has been around for some time now. Stepper motors, commonly found on 3D printers, modern CNC machines etc, are brushless and standard AC & DC motors can also be found commonly in brushless form which is particularly important where risk of explosion could be an issue with a brushed motor.
Thank you for that- very interesting
Iain, really enjoying these legacy customer cars and their uniqueness and stories.
Well presented as always, the car is absolutely stunning. Loved the bond refences. More of the same please
What a paint color, gorgeous. That sound too ❤
What a great video about such a lovely, elegant car with a bit of humor thrown in for good measure. Such a wonderful sounding motor-you can feel the torque. Thanks for sharing.
Love the James Bond references, the Shaken, Not Stirred and the gun beeing thrown seemengly much to close to the metalic grey beauty in the back :)
Thank you again Iain, look forward to your videos the most
What a beautiful car, the colour and the interior...... I loved the 007 switch, but when you mentioned the other mission to get your bacon sanie and tea, it did have a whiff of Sir Les Paterson about it. All the best.
Maybe I should have included Dame Edna as a passenger!
Another great episode. The technical stuff it’s always rewarding to hear, for me at least. I think I will paint my Saab 900 with that colour.