In 1964, the Aston Martin DB5 made its debut in the film Goldfinger. The car quickly became iconic, appearing in several more Bond films over the years. Today, it’s one of the most recognizable cars in the world. At Beverly Hills Car Club, you can see and even feel the sensation of being inside this beast. Moreover, the incredible special agent features featured in the movie, like revolving license plates, machine guns, and an ejector seat, may be the most well-known details about the car. However, there are many other lesser-known facts about this amazing vehicle that are sure to surprise even the biggest James Bond fan. Let’s talk about these facts here.
Aston Martin DB5 Has Four Previous Models
The DB5 is not the first Aston Martin model to appear in a James Bond movie. Before it, there were three other Aston Martin models featured: the DB Mark III in Dr. No (1962), the DB5 in Goldfinger (1964), and the DBS V8 in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969). The DB Mark III was actually the first Aston Martin to appear in a movie – it was driven by Bond in Dr. No, but unfortunately, never made it into any of the films after that. What’s more, the DB5 was the first to receive special agent features.
The Real-Life Car Is Much More Expensive Than Its Movie Counterpart
At the time of its release, the Aston Martin DB5 cost around £4,500 – a considerable sum in those …