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Aston Martin DB5 celebrates 60th anniversary

Aston Martin DB5

It’s 60 years since the Aston Martin DB5 was unveiled – a model that went on to become an icon of British culture, design and innovation – firmly establishing Aston Martin as one of the world’s most desirable luxury brands. Now, all these years later, the DB5 is still one …

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Historic Aston Martin DB5 Convertible for sale

1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible

A 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible, ordered and owned by the man who gave his initials to the legendary DB-series of cars – one-time Aston Martin chairman Sir David Brown – is being offered for sale. Aston Martin Specialists, Nicholas Mee & Co, are asking a cool £1,150,000 for the …

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James Bond’s DB5 – the book that’s licensed to thrill

Daniel Craig and the Aston Martin DB5 in Skyfall

It’s fairly safe to say that this article requires no spoiler alert because all self-respecting Bond fans will have seen No Time to Die by now. James Bond’s DB5 is the first official in-depth history of 007’s iconic Aston Martin and it was published to coincide with the late 2021 …

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Genuine James Bond Aston Martin DB5 for sale

Genuine James Bond Aston Martin DB5

One of three surviving genuine 007 Aston Martin DB5s is to go under the hammer during Monterey Car Week on August 15. Arguably the most famous car in the world, the automotive icon from 1965 will be sold by RM Sotheby’s. Commissioned by EON Productions and fitted with Q-Branch specifications, …

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007’s Aston Martin is greatest movie car ever

Aston Martin DB5

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 is the greatest movie car ever, according to a poll. The iconic motor was first seen in 1964’s Goldfinger and has appeared in seven Bond movies to date, most recently in 2015’s Spectre. It comes equipped with a host of gadgetry including a bullet-proof rear …

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David Brown Speedback revealed

David Brown Automotive unveils the Speedback

New British company David Brown Automotive unveils first handcrafted car. It looks like an an Aston Martin DB5 and it’s based on the Jaguar XKR, but the stunning Speedback is a classic GT car for 2014. Powered by Jaguar’s mighty 5-litre supercharged V8, via a six-speed auto box, the car …

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More Of A Personal Statement, Mr Bond

“…and what name would you like on the registration document, Sir?” “Bond, James Bond.” How much does it cost, do you think, to change your name by deed poll? Unfortunately, for most of us the sort of vehicle driven by JB in all his incarnations is out of the price …

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