$7m Aston Martin display stirs 007 fans
12-Sep-2008 • Event
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Anyone with a 007 fantasy can indulge their interest in the secret agent's favourite mode of transport at the Sebel Kirkton Park, Pokolbin, from 11am to 4pm today.
The 23rd national rally of the Aston Martin Owners Club is holding its Concours d'Elegance, showcasing cars dating from 1931 to the most recent DBS model featured in the latest Bond movies Casino Royale and the yet to be released Quantum of Solace.
NSW area club representative Phil Westbrook bought his 1957 DB3 when it was almost new 50 years ago.
He said although the DB3 model was James Bond's car in Ian Fleming's books, by the time the first film was made the newer DB5 was used.
"We are custodians of Aston Martins, not owners," he said. "Because the cars are handmade, you will never find two that are identical, they all have slight variations. You couldn't take the mudguard off one and put it on another and get an exact fit."
Mr Westbrook said while a dinner suit was not necessary, the drivers of the older models often wore string-backed gloves to help with gripping the wooden steering wheels.
"We always wear a smile," he said.
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