007 Aston Martin DB5 sold for $2,000,000+

[HeilSvenska]

The MI6-spec DB5 that was featured in 007 Goldfinger was sold in Arizona at an auction.

James Bond car sold for over £1m Bond's car comes with a series of special features An Aston Martin car driven by James Bond in Goldfinger and Thunderball has been sold in auction for more than £1m. The legendary 1965 DB5 model, complete with a host of high-tech gadgets, went under the hammer in Phoenix, Arizona. Driven by Sean Connery, the car boasts built-in Browning machine guns, tyre slashers, an oil slick ejector and a retractable rear bullet-proof screen. It was bought for $2,090,000 by a European collector. When last sold in 1970, it fetched £5,000. 'So exciting' Before the sale began, lights in the auction house were turned off and RM Auctions spokesman Terrance Lobzun - dressed in 007-style tuxedo - drove the car on to the stage. He demonstrated all the features - including the guns - in return for a standing ovation from the audience. "It was just amazing. The atmosphere was electric, it was so exciting," he said. "Every seat of the 1,500 in the house was sold - it was standing room only. It was the biggest crowd we've ever had. "If there had been real bullets in the guns I would have taken out the whole front row of these people who have more money than most countries do." 'Quite happy' Mr Lobzun added: "Needless to say the previous owner is quite happy with his investment." The car had been bought from Sir Anthony Bamford in 1970 by a Tennessee museum owner. Other gadgets include three revolving number plates including the registrations 007JB and JB007. But a passenger ejector seat with removable roof panel has been replaced with a standard seat. The Aston Martin was one of only four cars originally constructed and used for 1964's Goldfinger and 1965's Thunderball, as well as on promotional tours. The price included the buyer's premium. -BBC

[stmoritzer]

just heard on the radio, it was a swiss businessman, maybe one can see the car in Switzerland soon

[Johns]

anymore pics?

[irrational_i]

That's a lot of money for a very special car.
And all its gadgets work too.
Wonder if its street legal with the machine guns?

[stmoritzer]

Originally Posted by irrational_i That's a lot of money for a very special car. And all its gadgets work too. Wonder if its street legal with the machine guns?

As long as he keeps the guns inside, I guess no problem.

The swiss newspaper wrote today, that the guy who bought the car has the intention to drive it, so no museum car . I hope to see the car at an AM meeting or similar , fingers crossed

[sameerrao]

Originally Posted by stmoritzer just heard on the radio, it was a swiss businessman, maybe one can see the car in Switzerland soon

Attention TT!

[stmoritzer]

Originally Posted by sameerrao Originally Posted by stmoritzer just heard on the radio, it was a swiss businessman, maybe one can see the car in Switzerland soon Attention TT!

I have some more infos for all swiss carhaunters:
the car was bought by a businessman from Bern via the well known AM-"dealer" Beat Roos, a specialist in vintage-AM
The guy , (no name available), is supposed to be well known in CH; he's a huge Bond fan, owns several AM and Porsche. The car will have plates from BE, BL and GR.

My first guess to see the car (if he's driving) would be the BritishClassicCarMeeting in St.Moritz in July



http://www.roosengineering.ch

[cooperluke]

Spectacular...

Imagine you're on the road.. and some guy won't get out of the way...

You pop out the Brownings, and give a few shots with dry powder... It must be pretty scarry!!!