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VINTAGE: James Bond Gets His Aston Back
The famed spy-gadget DB5 is expected to be driven again by 007 in the next spy thriller, 'Skyfall.'
High Gear Media  | http://www.highgearmedia.com/  |  Posted February 13, 2012   London (GB)
Considered to be the world's most famous car, the spy-equipped Aston Martin DB5 used in "Goldfinger" and "Thunderball" was sold at auction for $4.6 million. (Photo: RM Auctions)
Bond, James Bond, has driven a lot of different cars during the past 50 years, but none more iconic than the Aston Martin DB5 that first appeared in 1964’s Goldfinger. Over the years, the car has returned for cameo appearances in GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies and the updated version of Casino Royale.

James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 deploys some of the trick secret-agent weaponry used to thwart bad guys. (Photo: RM Auctions)
There’s a lot to like about the DB5, including the car’s timeless good looks and sheer elegance. If that’s not enough, its ejection seat, twin machine guns, armor plating, rocket launchers and oil-slick generators certainly add to its charm. There may be faster cars on the road, but there aren’t many that are more difficult to overtake, which is one reason why the original movie car sold for $4.6 million in 2010.

World Car Fans is reporting that the DB5 will return to the upcoming James Bond film, called Skyfall, which is set for release this November. Details are scarce, but the car was spotted during on-the-road filming in Glencoe, Scotland, which means it should have more than just a cameo appearance.

Other cars confirmed to appear in Skyfall include the long-wheelbase Jaguar XJ L and the new Range Rover Evoque crossover.

Daniel Craig returns in the starring role, and we’re seriously hoping the compact Evoque isn’t his new company car. We may have to consider the planet when buying a new and sensible ride, but fuel economy and practicality should be the last items on Bond’s list of vehicular priorities.

For a gallery of photos, see Motor Authority.
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