[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bonds-first-car-bought-at-auction\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bonds-first-car-bought-at-auction\/","headline":"Bond’s first car bought at auction","name":"Bond’s first car bought at auction","description":"The links between James Bond and Aston Martin are long and immensely rich. Who can forget the myriad of ways in which various editions of this quintessentially British car have been driven in dramatic chases throughout the history of 007 films? Even the most recent movies have paid homage to this tradition, with a vintage version featuring in Skyfall as he fled London to Scotland – albeit that anyone who knows the Highlands will know he was on the A82 […]","datePublished":"2018-07-19","dateModified":"2018-07-20","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. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Aston-Martin-DB5-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Aston-Martin-DB5-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bonds-first-car-bought-at-auction\/","about":["CLASSIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":338,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin DB5","Bentley"],"articleBody":"The links between James Bond and Aston Martin are long and immensely rich. Who can forget the myriad of ways in which various editions of this quintessentially British car have been driven in dramatic chases throughout the history of 007 films?Even the most recent movies have paid homage to this tradition, with a vintage version featuring in Skyfall as he fled London to Scotland – albeit that anyone who knows the Highlands will know he was on the A82 driving past the unmistakable shape of Buachaille Etive Mor, not along the A9 as the film stated.However, the first Bond car was not an Aston Martin at all, but a Bentley – and the vehicle that featured in Ian Fleming’s first three novels (Casino Royale, Live and Let Die and Moonraker) has just been sold at auction for just over \u00a32 million.The Bentley Blower was originally manufactured in 1931, the last of a batch of 25 cars. According to the Sun, it was sold in London to an owner in Whaley Bridge, just outside the Peak District. It was involved in an accident in 1935 but was fully repaired afterwards.Indeed, with the vehicle still in fine fettle, it was purchased at a Bonhams Auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last week, the final price being \u00a32,017,500 when the auctioneer’s premium is included.Of course, the vintage Bentley did not appear in the film version of the novels, which were written between 1953 and 1955. But the fact remains that Aston Martin was a latecomer on the 007 scene.Even so, the Bonhams auction proved the appeal of Aston Martin, with its Goodwood sale seeing one model, a 1961 DB4GT Zagato, being sold to a European buyer for a record price of just over \u00a310 million.Moreover, another Aston to fetch a handsome price was one of Bond’s cars; a 1965 DB5 used by Pierce Brosnan in Goldeneye, went for \u00a31,961,500. This was over half a million more than the guide price.What is your favourite Bond car? 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