Probably the most famous car in the world, the James Bond 007 Aston Martin DB5 will be auctioned at Sotheby’s Auction House in association with RM Auctions ‘Automobiles of London’ on October 27, 2010.
Aston Martin DB5 © Timitius/flickr.com
The Aston Martin DB5, equipped with all its lethal gadgets, was first driven by Sean Connery in ‘Goldfinger’. It also appeared in ‘Thunderball’, ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ and ‘Casino Royale’.
The Aston Martin DB5 is expected to bring in $5 million (about €3.6 million) as it is the only remaining James Bond 007 Aston Martin DB5. It has been in a private collection for the last 40 years.
Another car being auctioned the very same day is the Jaguar XJR driven by ‘Zao’ in ‘Die Another Day’. The car is equipped with the Ford Mustang V8 engine, Ford Explorer four-wheel-drive and Recaro-seats. The Jaguar is expected to bring in about €40,000.
