James Bond
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It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years since the release of the first James Bond movie, 1962’s Dr. No, though admittedly the fictitious secret agent is somewhat older, with writer Ian Fleming having published the first James Bond book (Casino Royale) back in 1953. Nevertheless, there’s still reason to celebrate, with last Friday marking Global James Bond Day, and today being the opening day for the latest installment of the James Bond franchise, Skyfall, which stars actor Daniel Craig. While other actors like Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan did a great...
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James Bond's Aston Martin DBS To Star In Epic U.K. Road TripThe “Bond 50” Blu-Ray box set, which commemorates 50 years of James Bond films, goes on sale in London on September 24. To commemorate the occasion, Bond actors and actresses will use the Aston Martin DBS from Quantum of Solace to transport a golden briefcase containing the collection...
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Celebrate 50 Years Of James Bond's Rides: VideoIn five decades worth of movies, Bond, James Bond has driven everything from a heavily armed (and equally armored) Aston Martin DB5 to a Lotus Esprit that doubles as a submarine. If you’re only familiar with more recent Bond films, you’ll probably recognize his Aston Martin DBS, which...
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James Bond Aston Martin Up For AuctionTo help celebrate the 50th anniversary of James Bond movies, yes, it’s been 50 years since Dr. No, auction house Christie’s will be offering up 40 different pieces of Bond memorabilia for sale, the highlight of which will be the 2008 Aston Martin DBS supercar actor Daniel Craig piloted...
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Aston Martin DB5’s Role On Bond Movie 'Skyfall' Explained: VideoAlmost as famous as the human characters, the cars that have starred in numerous James Bond movies over the years often live on in our memories long after the plot line or even the actors are forgotten. Some notable mentions include the Rolls-Royce Phantom III from Goldfinger, the Lotus Esprit from...
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Former Stig Hired As Stunt Driver For Bond Flick 'Skyfall'With a resume that includes stints in the army and motorsports, plus the role of the Stig on the popular television show Top Gear, there are probably few others more suited to be a stunt driver for the latest James Bond movie Skyfall than Ben Collins. It should come as no surprise to hear then that...
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Bond's Aston Martin DB5 returns for an appearance in the upcoming film 'Skyfall,' making it the fifth Bond film to include the iconic coupe.
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British Auto Museum Showcasing James Bond's RidesTo honor the 50th anniversary of the first James Bond film, Britain's National Motor Museum is running an exhibit titled "Bond In Motion."
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James Bond's 50th Anniversary: Largest Exhibition Of Bond Movie Cars EverNext year, starting in January, the U.K.'s National Motor Museum will host the largest exhibition of James Bond movie cars ever assembled. Some of the highlights include the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 from Goldeneye, the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III from Goldfinger, and the weaponized 2002 Jaguar XKR...
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Bentley’s Commemorative James Bond Book Comes With Embedded BulletWhen it comes to James Bond’s choice of ride, an Aston Martin usually springs to mind. However, in celebration of the release of ‘Carte Blanche’, the new James Bond book by Jeffery Deaver, on May 26, it’s Bentley that’s risen to the challenge of releasing a special...
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James Bond Goes Back To BentleyJames Bond fans know a lot about 007's cars. That's because they're often as integral to Bond films as the ubiquitous Bond Girls. Over time, Mr. Bond has been associated with a number of high-end rides. Readers of the Ian Fleming novels that brought 007 to life know that the world's most famous spy...
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James Bond Aston Martin DB5 sells for $4.1MClassic sports cars regularly sell for millions on the auction block--particularly when they have a racing or celebrity heritage. It’s not surprising then that the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 piloted by Sean Connery's James Bond in the movies Goldfinger and Thunderball has sold for £2.6...
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Being James Bond has its perks, and one of them is getting an open invitation from Aston Martin's bosses to drive any car he pleases. Since part of the job description for Daniel Craig, the actor that plays Bond in the new film Quantum of Solace, includes deliberately crashing Astons into rock quarries, it's a gutsy move on the company's part. Craig laments that driving an Aston daily where he lives in London is completely impractical, noting that he would have "nowhere to park it." The large and speedy DBS is an unlikely choice for an urban dweller, but as a weekend toy or luxurious track...
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Aston Martin DBS Crashed For New James Bond MovieOne Aston Martin DBS used for filming in the latest James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, has already ended up at the bottom of an Italian lake, and now a second car has been crashed into a quarry. Unlike the first incident, which was actually an accident caused by poor weather conditions, the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran