A James Bond Aston Martin film automotive is headed to public sale—but it surely’s not a “Goldfinger” DB5.
A part of RM Sotheby’s Monterey Automobile Week sale, scheduled for Aug. 17-19, this 1973 Aston Martin V8 was utilized in filming of the 1987 James Bond film “The Dwelling Daylights.” This extra obscure entry within the Bond canon marked Timothy Dalton’s first look as 007, a task the British actor would solely preserve for yet another movie.
“The Dwelling Daylights” additionally marked the return of Aston Martin to the Bond franchise after an extended hiatus. Like the numerous Astons which have served as Bond’s transportation earlier than and since, the V8 was geared up with loads of devices, together with a rocket booster and deployable skis.
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A number of vehicles had been utilized in filming, together with 4 full drivable automobiles and 7 fiberglass shells. The automotive up for public sale, designated automotive 10 throughout manufacturing, is among the 4 drivable vehicles. Along with the rocket booster and ski props, it was up to date to appear like a more moderen Aston Martin V8, and obtained a roll cage and a sunroof to match the opposite vehicles, for continuity causes.
Automobile 10 was pushed down a hill and right into a snowbank for a chase scene, which meant eradicating the engine and transmission to lighten the automotive. It survived, although, and was saved by Bond manufacturing firm Eon Productions till 1995, when it was bought to British James Bond collector Peter Nelson, together with two of the opposite “Dwelling Daylights” Astons (Eon Productions saved the fourth full automotive).
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The automotive modified fingers a pair extra occasions, discovering its option to the U.S. and being restored to roadworthy situation. It bought a brand new 5.3-liter V-8 from the extra highly effective V8 Vantage mannequin, together with the proper 5-speed handbook transmission. Corrosion was repaired as nicely, and the entrance was repainted, based on the public sale itemizing.
“The Dwelling Daylights” might not be essentially the most iconic Bond movie, and the Aston Martin V8 could not have the enduring standing of the DB5, however that is nonetheless a real Bond automotive that is anticipated to deliver a giant hammer worth. So whereas one of many James Bond DB5s bought for over $6 million in 2019, RM Sotheby’s estimates this automotive will promote for $1.4 million to $1.8 million.
