James Bond`s original Aston Martin DB5 up for auction

11-Nov-2005 • Collecting

Event: James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 Auction
Location: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Date: Friday 20th January 2006

RM Auctions is proud to offer the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 "The James Bond Car" - Chassis no. DB5/2008/R, the unofficial star of "Thunderball" and "Goldfinger", is offered for sale for the first time in 35 years. 007's Aston Martin represents one of the most famed automobiles of all time.

Formerly the property of Sir Anthony Bamford, the Aston Martin is one of 40 cars offered from the Smoky Mountain Car Museum where it has been on display since the late 1970. Complete with all the exciting features and details, the Aston is one of only four cars originally constructed and used for film, tour and promotional use.

It is one of only three examples that exist today and remains in completely original, low mileage condition. Most importantly, this car will be Offered Without Reserve and represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of, if not the most famous cars of all time.

The sale will be held at the Arizona Biltmore, in Phoenix, AZ on January 20, 2006.

Some of the special Bond options include:
# Front and rear extending hydraulic over-rider rams on bumpers.
# Front firing .30 calibre Browning "prop" machine guns powered by oxy/acetelene system in boot.
# Wheel mounted tyre slasher (three eared spinner)
# Retractable rear bullet proof screen - heavy 1/4" steel plate
# Radio telephone concealed in secret driver's door compartment
# Radar scanner in racing type wing mirror with tracking screen in the cockpit
# Passenger ejector seat - with removable roof panel (seat since replaced with standard seat)
# Oil slick ejector from left side rear light cluster
# Triple spiked nails (calthrops) from the right side rear light cluster
# Smoke screen released through separate rear system - located next to rear exhaust
# Revolving number plates (3) YRE 186H on yellow - 007JB on white - JB007 on black
# Armaments drawer under front driver seat

Thanks to `BMT 216A` for the alert.