'James Bond' Aston Martin to be auctioned

THE ASTON Martin most closely associated with James Bond is to go to auction next month.

The DB5, an example of which featured in 1964’s movie Goldfinger, where it was driven by Sean Connery’s Bond, is perhaps the most recognisable ‘Bond car’.

The car featured again more recently, this time with Daniel Craig’s Bond behind the wheel in the blockbuster Skyfall.

A 1965 DB5 in the same Silver Birch colour as the famous film car, albeit without the hidden machine guns and ejector seat, will be auctioned during a two-day sale on November 15 and 16.

Silverstone Auctions, who will host the event at Birmingham’s NEC, describe the car as having had a recent restoration, including of the paintwork along with a ‘refresh’ for the black leather interior and a mechanical overhaul.

It is reported to have spent much of its life in Australia, only returning to the UK in 2012.

Potential bidders can view an extensive history file covering decades of maintenance and repairs, and should contact Silverstone Auctions for access.

The car is expected to achieve a sale price of £280,000 to £310,000.

By Press Association reporter