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First Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation built

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First Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation built

Aston Martin has completed its first DB5 Continuation model, built to celebrate the British marque's long-running connection with James Bond.

The first DB5 Aston Martin to built in more than 50 years, the DB5 Goldfinger Continuation was created in association with Bond filmmaker EON productions. Just 25 cars will be built to mark the release of Bond's 25th outing, No Time to Die, with each featuring replica versions of the gadgets seen in the 1964 film.

Often billed as the “most famous car in the world”, James Bond’s gadget laden Silver Birch DB5 in Goldfinger became many a schoolboy’s dream. Regarded by many as the most beautiful Aston Martin produced, DB5 shares many similar traits to DB4. However, DB5’s most substantial change occurred under the bonnet.

Rotating numberplates, an oil spray system that deploys from behind the tail-lights and a smoke screen are joined by 'machine guns' that pop out from the front bumper, a 'bulletproof' rear deflector that raises from the boot, front and rear battering rams, and simulated tyre slashers. A removable roof panel representing the original DB5’s famous ejector seat, albeit one that isn't actually capable of firing passengers out of the car, is an optional inclusion.

 

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When the company first announced that it was planning 25 continuation replicas of the DB5 used in the Goldfinger film, the big question was how it would deliver on the original car’s huge tally of gadgets. Ahead of production, the firm’s Works Division revealed several of the gadgets under development in the programme, led by Academy Award-winning special-effects creator and Bond film veteran Chris Corbould. 

 

The inaugural ‘Job 1’ car – not to be confused with the lethally steel-hatted Goldfinger henchman, Oddjob – comes with a £3.3million price-tag, which is 790 times more than the original cost. 

First deliveries to well-heeled customers and collectors begin from this week and continue for the rest of the year up to someone’s extra-special Christmas.

The good news for those with the wherewithal is that with three-quarters of the limited production run of 25 now sold, there is still a chance to buy one. 

 

Price New:

£ 4,175 (Saloon), £ 4,490 (Convertible)

Transmission:

5-speed ZF box or optional Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic

Brakes:

Girling Twin servo assisted brakes with front and rear solid discs

Weight:

1468kg

0 – 60 mph:

7.1 sec

Engine:

DOHC Straight six, 3995 cc, 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm 280 lbs-ft @ 4500 rpm

Suspension:

Front: Telescopic shock absorbers Rear: Double acting lever arm shock absorbers

Dimensions (LxWxH):

4570 x 1676 x 1320 mm (Saloon), 4480 x 1676 x 1322 mm (Convertible)

Top Speed:

142 mph

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