[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/james-bond-goldfinger-db5-recreated\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/james-bond-goldfinger-db5-recreated\/","headline":"JAMES BOND \u2018GOLDFINGER\u2019 DB5 RECREATED","name":"JAMES BOND \u2018GOLDFINGER\u2019 DB5 RECREATED","description":"You can be Bond with your own gadget-laden DB5 for \u00a32.75m! James Bond\u2019s gadget-laden DB5 from Goldfinger is arguably the most iconic and lusted-after automobile to ever to grace the silver screen. With enough moolah, any millionaire can get hold of their own DB5, but those cars would never come with the kind of tech-wizardry shown off in the 1964 film – until now. Aston Martin has just announced that it will team up with EON Productions to build 25 […]","datePublished":"2018-08-20","dateModified":"2018-08-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"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\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?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\/08\/ASTON-MARTIN-DB5-JAMES-BOND-GOLDFINGER-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ASTON-MARTIN-DB5-JAMES-BOND-GOLDFINGER-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/james-bond-goldfinger-db5-recreated\/","about":["Cars","CLASSIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":408,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin DB5s","db5","DB5s","goldfinger","james bond"],"articleBody":"You can be Bond with your own gadget-laden DB5 for \u00a32.75m!James Bond\u2019s gadget-laden DB5 from Goldfinger is arguably the most iconic and lusted-after automobile to ever to grace the silver screen. With enough moolah, any millionaire can get hold of their own DB5, but those cars would never come with the kind of tech-wizardry shown off in the 1964 film – until now.Aston Martin has just announced that it will team up with EON Productions to build 25 DB5s, equipped with working Q-esque gadgets. Priced at an eye-watering \u00a32.75 million each, the Goldfinger DB5 continuation cars will be built from the ground up, and will include working gadgets to be developed by Chris Corbould OBE.That name might not mean much to you but he\u2019s well versed in the world of 007. He was special effects supervisor on eight James Bond films, working with the SFX department on a total of fourteen 007 adventures. Away from Bond, Chris also won an Oscar and BAFTA in 2011 for his visual effects work on the mind-bendingly beautiful Inception.What else do we know about these new DB5s?Aston says each car will be an authentic reproduction of the DB5 as seen on screen, with some sympathetic modifications to ensure the highest levels of build quality and reliability. Exact details of these exciting gadgets haven\u2019t been confirmed yet, but under the bonnet will be a 282bhp straight-six engine, capable of a 0-60mph dash in 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 148mph.Andy Palmer, president and chief executive officer at Aston Martin, said the brand is proud of its strong connection with the James Bond franchise.\u201cTo own an Aston Martin has long been an aspiration for James Bond fans, but to own a Silver Birch DB5, complete with gadgets and built to the highest standards in the very same factory as the original James Bond cars? Well, that is surely the ultimate collectors\u2019 fantasy,\u201d he commented. \u201cThe skilled craftspeople at Aston Martin Works and the expert special effects team from the James Bond films are about to make this fantasy real for 25 very lucky customers.\u201dProduction of the Goldfinger DB5 continuation cars will take place on 2019 and will be handled by Aston Martin Works at Newport Pagnell – the original home of the DB5. The cars themselves are likely to be handed over to owners in 2020.What do you think of the Goldfinger DB5? Let us know in the comments below!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"JAMES BOND \u2018GOLDFINGER\u2019 DB5 RECREATED","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/james-bond-goldfinger-db5-recreated\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]