Bonhams Aston Martin and related Automobilia Sale
9 May 2009
Aston Martin Lagonda Limited,
Works Service,
Newport Pagnell
Bucks MK16 9AN
Sale viewings - 9 May 2009 09:00-14:00
Automobilia sale - 9 May 2009 starting at 10:30
Motor Cars sale - 9 May 2009 starting at 15:30
The DB5 was the first and remains the most famous of all the ‘James Bond’ Aston Martins, having appeared in no fewer than five movies of the series, beginning with Goldfinger in 1964. Equipped with rocket launchers and sundry other gadgets, 007’s DB5 was finished in Silver Birch with red interior, in which specification it was later issued by Corgi Toys.
Delivered new to Whyatts Garage (Sales) Ltd of Slough, this ‘007-specification’ DB5 was purchased by the current (believed fourth) owner in 2006. The Aston was in very good condition at that time, having been the subject of a major restoration in 1990 (see bills and receipts on file). However, it was painted blue and had been re-trimmed in pale grey. As the vendor consi