Aston Martin DB5 — the car that lived twice
THE iconic Aston Martin DB5 is back, thanks to a unique collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company that produces the James Bond films.
Following the successful DB4 G.T. continuation project, a series of 25 Goldfinger DB5 continuation editions, will be created for customers by Aston Martin Works and EON Productions.
The Goldfinger DB5 continuation will be based on James Bond’s legendary car from 1964 and built by Aston Martin Works at Newport Pagnell – the original home of the DB5.
They will be authentic reproductions of the DB5 seen on screen, with some sympathetic modifications to ensure the highest levels of build quality and reliability.
This authenticity will extend to include functioning gadgets such as revolving number plates and more, which were made famous in the movie Goldfinger.
The gadgets will be co-developed with Oscar-winner Chris Corbould special effects supervisor from the James Bond films.
Officially sanctioned by Aston Martin and EON Productions, all Goldfinger edition cars will be produced to one specification — Silver Birch paint — just like the original.
The most instantly recognisable car of all-time, the DB5, made its first appearance in the third James Bond movie, Goldfinger, alongside Sean Connery as British Secret Service agent 007.
Laden with gadgets and armaments installed by Q Branch, the secret agent’s Aston Martin became an instant hit with moviegoers.
Now, thanks to the remarkable Goldfinger DB5 continuation project, a fortunate 25 of them can now own a faithful and authentic tribute to that original car.
A further three cars will be built – one each for EON and Aston Martin, plus another to be auctioned for charity.
Each Goldfinger DB5 continuation car will be priced at £2.75mil (RM14.4mil) plus taxes.
First deliveries to customers will start in 2020.