December 2nd, 2025
by News desk
A former tractor driver in North Wales has finally restored his Bond-style Aston Martin DB5, fifty years after buying it for just £900. For many Bond fans, the sight of a silver Aston Martin DB5 is enough to summon the hum of John Barry’s music and the click of a concealed ejector seat. For John […]
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October 8th, 2021
by David Leigh
Numbered edition of new Bond film in HD includes Aston Martin DB5 model. A special numbered limited edition of No Time to Die in 4k is due to be released on 20th December. The set includes both a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray copy of No Time to Die and a specially created Aston Martin […]
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September 10th, 2021
by David Leigh
Coffee table book takes deep dive into 007’s Aston Martin DB5. Hero Collector Books are delighted to announce the release of James Bond’s DB5, the first official in-depth history of 007’s famous Aston Martin. The book will be published on September 28th to coincide with the release of the 25th James Bond film No Time […]
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March 11th, 2021
by David Leigh
The launch trailer for the forthcoming season 30 of Top Gear, the BBC’s long running motor show, features a short clip featuring cars inspired by the James Bond films. The clip, starting at around the 23 second mark, features a pair of sawn-in-half Renault 11s, similar to the taxi that appeared in A View to […]
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July 6th, 2020
by David Leigh
Aston Martin resumes building the DB5 after 50 years as the first Goldfinger continuation model rolls off the assembly line. The first car out of a strictly limited run of 25 was finished last week after a 4,500 hour build. The new cars are built in association with Eon Productions and include a selection of […]
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September 17th, 2019
by David Leigh
Photos show the replica DB5s used in filming against the spectacular backdrop of Matera. While there have been lots of photos and video footage of the second unit shooting a chase scene at various locations across Matera we have seen very little released officially. However, Eon Productions did at least release a couple of photos […]
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August 29th, 2019
by David Leigh
The second unit for No Time to Die arrived in the Italian town of Matera mid-August 2019 for a shoot expected to last until the third week of September. Some of the first scenes shot were a car chase involving an Aston Martin DB5 (at least a replica with a BMW engine and carbon fibre […]
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June 27th, 2019
by David Leigh
Features 13 Functioning Bond Modifications As Seen In Goldfinger And Thunderball. RM Sotheby’s has announced “the most famous car in the world” and the most iconic Aston Martin of all time to lead ‘An Evening with Aston Martin’, a special single-marque sale at the company’s Monterey auction on 15 August. RM Sotheby’s will present a […]
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May 14th, 2019
by David Leigh
Back in August Aston Martin announced it was to build a limited edition of 25 DB5s kitted out with Q Branch optional extras. Each Goldfinger DB5 continuation car will be priced at £2.75m plus taxes. First deliveries to customers will commence in 2020 but the car will not be street legal. In this video Chris […]
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August 20th, 2018
by David Leigh
Aston Martin to produce a seriously limited edition of the classic Bondmobile with a price tag to match. The iconic Aston Martin DB5 is back, thanks to a unique collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions. A series of 25 Goldfinger DB5 continuation editions, will be created for customers based on James Bond’s legendary car […]
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