The next James Bond movie, Spectre, is due for Australian release on 12 November. Here’s a quick look at the latest trailer, which also includes a few appearances from Bond’s new car, the Aston Marton DB10.
Also included is a behind the scenes look at the DB10 and its nemesis the stillborn Jaguar C-X75.
The 24th Bond film will be called Spectre and it will star this Aston Martin DB10. For now the DB10 will be limited to 10 models for filming purposes only.
Sam Mendes, director of Skyfall and Spectre, was consulted during the design process which was led by Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer.
From the single image we have to go on the DB10 has a clear lineage with the DB9 and that’s a good thing. We’d love to learn more about the Bond DB10 but all we can tell you for now is that it “gives a glimpse to the future direction for the next generation of Aston Martins.”
“In the same year that we celebrate our 50-year relationship with 007, it seems doubly fitting that today we unveiled this wonderful new sports car created especially for James Bond,” said Dr Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin.
“To be partnering once again with EON Productions is great news for this company and for everyone around the world that loves to see Bond at the wheel of an Aston Martin.
“I’m incredibly proud of everyone in the team at Gaydon who have brought this special project from concept to reality.”
Spectre is due for worldwide release on 6 November 2015.
As we near the global premiere of the latest James Bond flick, Skyfall, it’s quite timely that clever clogs Evans Halshaw has come up trumps with this infographic capturing the history of Bond’s garage in one easy to see location.
Thanks must go to Evans as well for encouraging the embedding of the graphic, which you can see in long form after the break. We also recommend checking out Halshaw’s website for the interactive version.
As you can see, it’s not all been expensive Aston Martins for 007.
The Aston Martin DB5; has there ever been a cooler heroes car? Fans of the 1960s sportscar will be pleased to know the DB5 will feature in the latest Bond film Skyfall when it released later this year.
In this short video the Producer, Michael G Wilson, and Director, Sam Mendes, tell us why they brought the DB5 back. We especially like the part where Mendes says the end of the film could be mistaken for being set in 1962.
Except the DB5 wasn’t released until 1963.
Regular readers will remember, back in June, we brought you news that this fantastic piece of motoring and movie making memorabilia was going up for auction. The auction took place in London on Wednesday and the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 sold for a staggering £2,912,000 (A$4.74 million).
The car was driven by Sean Connery and used in the films Goldfinger and Thunderball. Dubbed “the most famous car in the world” the DB5 was auctioned by RM Auctions and Rob Myers, Chairman and Founder, said, “RM has just established the price of fame. We had a fabulous time during the promotion of the sale of 007’s DB5 and we’re really pleased to have been able to assist with finding it a great new home.”
When you consider the previous owner, Jerry Lee, bought the car directly from Aston in 1969 for US$12,000 the profit made is quite considerable. The good news is, funds from the sale will be going to the Jerry Lee Foundation charity, which targets social problems associated with poverty.
The new owner, American businessman Harry Yeaggy, is over joyed at his new acquisition, “This is a car that I’ve always wanted, after all it is the most famous car in the world. My plan is to display it in my private car museum in Ohio just as it is.”
More after the break, including a promo video produced by RM Auctions.
Here at AUSmotive HQ we rate the Aston Martin DB5 from the James Bond films as the world’s coolest car. The allure of the Aston Martin marque and classic 1960s styling coupled with the Q-branch gadgets make it so. Soon, for the first time in over 40 years you will have a chance to buy the car.
Up for sale is the sole remaining example from two DB5s used during the filming of Goldfinger and Thunderball starring Sean Connery. It will go up for auction in late October at RM Auction’s annual “Automobiles of London” sale.
Amercian radio broadcaster Jerry Lee is the current owner and has held possession of the DB5 since he persuaded Aston Martin to sell him the car back in 1969 for the princely sum of $12,000. Mr Lee intends to use the proceeds of the sale for his Jerry Lee Foundation charity, which targets social problems associated with poverty.
“The James Bond car has brought me much enjoyment for some 40 years,” said Jerry Lee. “Even as I sell it and use the proceeds to fund the Jerry Lee Foundation, the car will continue to give me great pleasure as it furthers the mission of the Foundation to do good around the world.”
So, there you have it. Your chance to buy one of the world’s most desirable cars and do a good deed at the same time. Who knows, buy this car and you might even meet Pussy Galore.
Full press release after the break.
UPDATE: YouTube clip added, see below…
Filming for the latest James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, took an unexpected twist recently when delivery of an Aston Martin DBS went horribly wrong. The official word seems to be that the car was being driven to the film set in Italy early one morning during heavy rain, the driver lost control and got a closer than expected view of Lake Garda. But, I dunno, that story sounds a bit fishy to me.
The driver is said to be okay while recovering in hospital.
Sources: BBC, Yahoo! News and WorldCarFans