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 …
Read More »Historic Aston Martin DB5 Convertible for sale
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 …
Read More »James Bond’s DB5 – the book that’s licensed to thrill
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 …
Read More »First ‘new’ Aston Martin DB5 in more than 50 years
The first Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation car has been completed. Dubbed ‘the most famous car in the world’, the DB5 shot to fame in 1964 when it was driven by James Bond (Sean Connery) in the hit film Goldfinger. Now, 55 years after the last new DB5 rolled elegantly …
Read More »Genuine James Bond Aston Martin DB5 for sale
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, …
Read More »007’s Aston Martin is greatest movie car ever
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 …
Read More »David Brown Speedback revealed
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 …
Read More »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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