Kicking off with sean connery as the suave british secret agent in 1962s dr. The db5s appearance in goldfinger the aston martin db5 is the most famous aston martin car due to its use by james bond in goldfinger 1964. While aston martin is the marque most closely associated with james bond, the literary character is very much a bentley man. Subsequently, in spectre, q attempts to painstakingly reconstruct the db5 from. Aug 20, 2018 the english car manufacturer announced monday it has partnered with eon productions the company behind the james bond franchise to produce 25 recreations of the iconic aston martin db5. Jul 26, 2018 the db5 is james bond, having featured in no less than eight films. The second anybody mentions the name aston martin, the first thought that comes to mind is the db5 from goldfinger. Its owner had just acquired it at an rm auctions event in london, where ironically the original, gadgetladen 1964 db5. Why one james bond never drove an aston martin bonds cinematic love affair with aston martin began in 1964s goldfinger, and the car manufacturer would become synonymous with 007 over the years, with appearances in thunderball, on her majestys secret service and every brosnanera film. Une quatrieme aston martin confirmee pour le prochain james bond. To celebrate the release of the 24th 007 film spectre on digital hd, bluray and dvd, eaglemoss ltd, eon productions and aston martin lagonda ltd are making their 1. No, five other actors have portrayed james bond across 25 films. We drove the carbon fiber, stick shift aston martin db5.
The models are available exclusively from eaglemosss website at the model is a 1. Jul 18, 2018 10262 james bond aston martin db5 continues this trend but is equally focused on the incorporation of many hidden functions, just like the modified vehicle that was introduced in 1964s goldfinger. Jaguar cx75 almost crashes into aston martin db10 during. But now aston martin says it will design and build a car befitting mr. Goldfinger 1964, thunderball 1965 the db5 was one of the top 5 and most iconic 007 vehicles.
The company was initially reluctant, but were finally convinced to a product placement deal. The moment the aston martin db5 is revealed in skyfall, a nice little nod to long time fans. The first bond car was actually this monster bentley wired. Although not the first in the db series, the db5 is the bestknown cinematic james bond car, first appearing in the. Aston martin db5 keychain gold view all collections. Dont forget that there are also instructions in each issue of james bonds db5 magazine. It was a slight upgrade from the db4 which preceded it. Long considered the pinnacle of james bond cars on filmhe drove a 1930, 4. Every scale model is faithfully handcrafted and exclusively presented in an authentic 3d movie scene. It is not stated in the film if this is the same aston martin db5 that bond obtained in casino royale. James bond cars, featuring the classic aston martin here, we will look at iconic cars used by james bond in the film series.
This model measures 34cm in length so is considerably longer than a comparable sports car such as 10248 ferrari f40. No hit theaters, james bond has driven jaguars, alfa romeos, audis, bentleys and more. Released in 1963, it was an evolution of the final series of db4. With spectre, the 24th james bond film, currently filming with some pretty special cars, movie buffs and car aficionados try to get a glimpse of the action from the set. The 1965 aston martin db5 that would be selected to appear in skyfall was discovered right in the factory where it was made, in newport pagnell, buckinghamshire, england, in the fall of 2010. With the aston martin db5 returning in the latest film skyfall we chart the. The producers also took the bold move of showing most of the. Aston martin is remaking the classic james bond goldfinger db5. Aston martins car for the james bond film spectre is so exclusive that only one person will be able to buy it. The producers also took the bold move of showing most of the gadgets up front, to heighten the audiences anticipation. The aston martin db5 first appeared in goldfinger and is most recently featured in spectre. Goldfinger 1964 thunderball 1965 the aston martin db5 is the quintessential james bond car, and one of the most recognizable and famous cars in cinema history. If mi6s deadliest spy isnt seen pulling up to an exotic bungalowfamous. James bonds aston martin db5 by simon hugo and will lawrence, is the official story of their relationship, from its beginning in 1963, when the db5 was brand.
James bond cars and driving the james bond dossier. Oct 26, 2015 aston martins vintage db5 famously reappeared in the most recent bond film, skyfall. Feb 21, 2020 the aston martin db5 is james bond s most iconic car, but one 007 actor never actually drove one in a film. Tonight, top gears richard hammond celebrates 50 years of james bonds greatest cars, with behindthescenes stories of the most iconic automobiles and an exclusive set report from the latest. Aug 21, 2018 long considered the pinnacle of james bond cars on filmhe drove a 1930, 4. Released in 1963, it was an evolution of the final series of db4 although not the first in the db series, the db5 is the bestknown cinematic james bond car, first appearing in the james bond film goldfinger 1964. However, we also will look at a bunch of other cars that are fondly remembered by fans of the series. The car is completely destroyed by silva at the end of the film. Aston martin is a roll call of motoring excellence and a musthave for all petrolheads. We drove the carbon fiber, stick shift aston martin db5 stunt. In the novel, bond had driven a db mark iii, but the producers chose to use the newer db5, which had been released only 3 months prior to shooting. Briksmax james bond aston martin db5 led lighting kit compatible with lego 10262 building blocks model not include the lego set 4. The vehicle first appeared in eon productions 1964 film goldfinger and went on to appear in thunderball 1965, goldeneye.
Ian flemings novels, on which the movies are based, had bond driving a prewar bentley at first. James bond collections 007s most legendary and beautiful cars from more than 40 years of james bond movies are yours to collect, including the 1964 aston martin db5. Aston martin db10 spectre 2015 bonds greatest automotive coup to date, not just because it was his first company car to be truly bespoke rather than a. Bond s use of an aston martin originated in the james bond books, where author ian fleming had bond. Jan 05, 20 james bond cars, featuring the classic aston martin here, we will look at iconic cars used by james bond in the film series. It was the first car to be equipped with gadgets, and took the idea to the limit. Dec 04, 2014 for 50 years james bond s q has retrofitted cars to fit the needs of the fictional british spy. Although ian fleming had placed bond in a db mark iii in the novel, the db5 was the companys newest model when the film was being made. Corgi cc08002 james bond aston martin db10 spectre 1. This special pack celebrates a relationship between james bond and aston martin that has lasted for over fifty years. Maisto fresh metal 2 wheelers honda vfr 1200r red 118. So my first reaction when offered the chance to drive james bonds aston martin db10 was to contemplate. The aston martin db5 is james bonds most iconic car, but one 007 actor never actually drove one in a film. Aston martin has become synonymous with james bond, and no model more so than the db5, though it is not the first car from the british manufacturer to be associated with 007.
Heres every aston martin car from the james bond film. As with his first, daniel craig s most recent outing utilized the power of new and old, with bond driving a gadgetladed aston martin db10, before being reunited with his. The aston martin db5 is the most famous aston martin car due to its use by. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Blood stone and shared a similar fate to the db5 in skyfall. Corgi cc04311 eon james bond aston martin db5 goldeneye model. Nov 06, 2015 so my first reaction when offered the chance to drive james bonds aston martin db10 was to contemplate. For 50 years james bonds q has retrofitted cars to fit the needs of the fictional british spy. The english car manufacturer announced monday it has partnered with eon productions the company behind the james bond franchise to. It also designs and engineers cars which are manufactured by magna steyr in austria.
Mar 30, 2020 casino royale might have been the first james bond movie to break the single aston martin tradition, but other movies have since repeated the trick, namely spectre in 2015. Why one james bond never drove an aston martin screen rant. The aston martin db5 is a british luxury grand tourer gt that was made by aston martin and designed by the italian coachbuilder carrozzeria touring superleggera. Lightailing light set for james bond aston martin db5 building blocks model led light kit compatible with lego 10262not included the model 4. History of james bonds aston martin db5 business insider. Casino royale broke a james bond aston martin tradition. Now pay attention, 007 promotional james bond aston. Why james bonds aston martin db5 remains the ultimate toy eaglemoss isnt the first company to produce a model of the car. Seven secrets behind james bonds skyfall aston martin db5. The aston db5 was first featured in goldfinger 1964, the third movie in the james bond series. The aston martin db5 was the first car from the brand to appear in a bond film. Spectre, 007 and related james bond trademarks are trademarks of danjaq, llc. The car also appears in the james bonds dlc of forza horizon 4.
Hot wheels elite aston martin db5 007 goldfinger 1 43. Feb 22, 20 the moment the aston martin db5 is revealed in skyfall, a nice little nod to long time fans. Aston martins new db11 doesnt offer a james bond water cannon or jet pack in the trunk, as did the fictional characters db5, but its. Even after roger moore opted for a different ride, bonds name remained mostly associated. From the classic db5 and v8 vantage, to the new dbs. It was there, awaiting a full factoryapproved restoration. Which of the 007 bond films was the first to feature james. The db5 is most famous for being the third, but most recognized, james bond car. From the word go in casino royale bond is driving one, and while he is to be found behind the wheel of a secret service aston martin in goldfinger, bonds personal car is always a bentley in ian flemings books.
Driver seat click here to viewprint the pdf instructions. Mar 04, 2020 the fact it looks exactly like an aston martin db5, conventionally one of the most beautiful cars ever built, quickly becomes the least interesting thing about the stunt car. Nov 12, 2012 tonight, top gears richard hammond celebrates 50 years of james bond s greatest cars, with behindthescenes stories of the most iconic automobiles and an exclusive set report from the latest. But ever since sean connery drove a db5 in goldfinger, aston martin has been the true bond car. The replica db5 was originally released as a buildup kit that was. This car is destroyed in the climactic battle scene. The current and longestserving bond, daniel craig, drove the classic aston martin in 2012s skyfall, 2015s spectre, and 2020s. This highly collectable aston martin keyring features a 3d replica of arguably the most famous of the james bond cars, the aston martin db5. Aston martin lagonda limited is a british manufacturer of luxury sports cars, based in gaydon, warwickshire, england. James bond is almost synonymous with aston martin, and his newest ride, the aston martin db10, is a gorgeous oneoff created specifically for the forthcoming movie spectre. The fact it looks exactly like an aston martin db5, conventionally one of the most beautiful cars ever built, quickly becomes the least interesting thing about the stunt car. The iconic aston martin db5, released in 1963, is a luxury grand tourer made by british luxury sports cars manufacturer aston martin.
That honour falls to the db mark iii, which was driven by bond in ian flemings novel, goldfinger. In spectre 2015 q restores the db5 for bond, and at the end of the movie we see james bond. Spectre, aston martin db5 1963 1965 aston martin db10 2015 jaguar xj. The book version of goldfinger had seen author ian fleming place bond in an. List of all james bond cars the sites bond, james bond. The company name is derived from the name of one of the companys founders, lionel martin, and from the aston clinton hillclimb near aston clinton in buckinghamshire. The db5 is james bond, having featured in no less than eight films. Aug 25, 2019 aston martin db10 spectre 2015 bonds greatest automotive coup to date, not just because it was his first company car to be truly bespoke rather than a highly accessorized offthepeg model. An instant cinematic icon, the legendary and deadly db5 continued to crop up in subsequent flicks across the next several decades including thunderball.