[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/the-best-and-worst-bond-cars\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/the-best-and-worst-bond-cars\/","headline":"The Best and Worst Bond Cars","name":"The Best and Worst Bond Cars","description":"Not all Bond cars are created equal. James Bond is a film franchise that us Brits are sorely proud of. Known the world over for a variety of reasons; the gadgets, the \u2018shaken not stirred\u2019 catchphrase, the suave spy action and of course, the cars. Like one of the pillars of the James Bond franchise, the cars (and other vehicles) have been historic focal points for pretty much all the James Bond films in some way and if they were […]","datePublished":"2021-10-01","dateModified":"2021-10-14","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Known the world over for a variety of reasons; the gadgets, the \u2018shaken not stirred\u2019 catchphrase, the suave spy action and of course, the cars.Like one of the pillars of the James Bond franchise, the cars (and other vehicles) have been historic focal points for pretty much all the James Bond films in some way and if they were to be removed, we would just have generic spy action films rather than the defined and characterised films we have known and loved for the past 60 years.From the flawless DB5 to the awful Ford Mondeo, we\u2019re here to share some of the best and worst cars witnessed throughout the JB timeline.Worst: Aston Martin Vanquish – Die Another DayDie Another Day is perhaps one of the goofiest Bond films to date, featuring face-morphing villains, excess CGI and a slew of gadgets that seem to be taken straight from Inspector Gadget himself.The Aston Martin Vanquish, as beautiful as it may be, is kitted out with invisibility which takes the concept of Q Branch gadgetry from slick science fiction to goofy, childish invention, similar to what you would find in an episode of Adam West\u2019s rendition of Batman.Best: Lotus Esprit S1 – The Spy Who Loved MeOk, sure, it may be hypocritical to call the literal transforming submarine car cool but say that an invisible car is ridiculous but this was the 70s so The Spy Who Loved Me gets a free pass.The white Esprit in this film has made an undeniable impression and is now one of the most famous connotations of James Bond. Minutes of sheer back-to-back tyre screeching and exhaust blaring chasing leads to the Esprit driving off the edge of a dock and into the water. Then, cinematic magin unfolds as the car transforms into a submarine, shoots down a helicopter, has an underwater battle and then drives back onto land on a beach! Amazing!Worst: Ford Mondeo – Casino RoyaleIt\u2019s bad enough that Daniel Craig had to face the criticism of being the new Bond with people saying his face was too craggy or that his build was too muscular or even that he didn\u2019t have enough body hair! To make things worse, they had the new Bond drive a Ford Mondeo at the start of the film and boy, were they the most painful 30 seconds of the entire viewing.We\u2019re usually accustomed to Bond throwing the keys of his DB5 to a chauffeur, not a Mondeo. The whole thing was not only a poor fit for the character but also and obviously, a brazen product placement.Best: Aston Martin V8 Vantage – The Living DaylightsWhat\u2019s cooler than a V8 Vantage? A winterised V8 Vantage.Known as \u201cBritain\u2019s first supercar\u201d the V8 Vantage was already a very special car to the British public and seeing it on the silver screen made us only fall in love with it more. Beautiful from every angle, seeing the British pony car drift around in the snow was a sight not easily forgotten. Even harder to forget after seeing it with snow skis and rocket propulsion! Certainly one of the best looking Bond cars ever, rivalled only by the DB5.Let us know some of your most loved and loathed Bond cars, in the comments!If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018Little Car Company\u2019s No Time To Die Aston Martin DB5 Junior\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The Best and Worst Bond Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/the-best-and-worst-bond-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]