Overview
Aston Martin is producing 25 new 1964 DB5 "James Bond" cars, complete with signature gadgets, for $3.5 million each. These continuation cars will not be street legal, and the first deliveries are expected in 2020.
New James Bond Aston Martin DB5 Details
- Aston Martin will manufacture 25 brand-new 1964 DB5 models, inspired by the vehicle featured in the James Bond film "Goldfinger."
- The cars will include features such as rotating license plates and other movie gadgets.
- Each car is priced at approximately $3.5 million (2.75 million pounds).
- The cars are being produced at Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell, the same factory as the originals.
- These continuation cars closely replicate the original 1964 design and specifications.
- The production is a collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company behind the Bond films.
- Only two original Bond DB5s used in the films existed; one was sold for $4.6 million in 2010 and the other was stolen in 1997.
- The DB5's strong association with Bond has been reinforced by its repeated appearances in the franchise and successful toy versions.
- Aston Martin’s customization arm is now called “Q by Aston Martin,” referencing Bond’s gadget master.
- In total, 28 new DB5s will be made: 25 for customers, one each for Aston Martin and EON, and one for charity auction.
- These new vehicles will not be legal for use on public roads.
Key Dates / Deadlines
- First customer deliveries of the new DB5 cars are scheduled for 2020.