 Aston Martin DB5 Going Once... Going Twice..., Update 14 Feb: Bryce 003 give us a Kick in the Aston |
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Sub-Lieutenant Group: Crew Enlisted: 26 February 2005 From: UK Midlands  |
31 December 2005 - 20:34
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Just to let you all know that there is a car magazine on sale at the moment called "Octane" It contains 9 pages on the DB5 up for auction next month with the cover also given over to this car. There are other bits and pieces about Astons throughout - there are also some for sale. It is issue 32 - dated February 2006 - and priced at £3.85 I haven't read it yet, but IMO the pictures are worth the money. It is a British mag, I don't know if this is available overseas, but they do list a website: www.octane-magazine.com which may be of help. |
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Sub-Lieutenant Group: Crew Enlisted: 30 July 2005 From: London |
31 December 2005 - 23:47
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Good spot Mark....have you bought a copy?...
if so, from which news agent? |
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Sub-Lieutenant Group: Crew Enlisted: 26 February 2005 From: UK Midlands |
1 January 2006 - 20:54
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QUOTE(ke02eww @ 31 December 2005 - 23:47) Good spot Mark....have you bought a copy?... if so, from which news agent?  Grabbed it from my local (Walsall) WH Smith - if they had it most others should. |
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Commander RNVR Group: Commanding Officers Enlisted: 11 August 2003 From: H O L L Y W O O D |
8 January 2006 - 19:29
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Now on CBn's Main Page...
  The G33K Goddess (A woman should be two things... Classy & Fabulous!) "Someone that you think that you can trust is just another way to die." |
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Commander RNVR Group: Commanding Officers Enlisted: 17 April 2002 From: West Los Angeles, California USA |
8 January 2006 - 20:37
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I've been following since the announcement.
It'll be fun to see what happens. Presently, I've registered and Miss Bellucci and I will be attending. Whether or not I bid is another matter, but it would be fun to say I actually made on a bid on it down the road. I doubt I could switch it as easily as Bond with the egg in OP, but I *might* pull it off.  Expect some pics.  "When it comes to Bond, You've gotta do it" "There's a reason spies don't have many parties. Everyone has a history with everyone else." Bryce (003) - Living Bond so you don't have to. |
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Lieutenant Group: Crew Enlisted: 5 July 2002 |
8 January 2006 - 23:57
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QUOTE(Bryce (003) @ 8 January 2006 - 14:37) Presently, I've registered and Miss Bellucci and I will be attending. Whether or not I bid is another matter, but it would be fun to say I actually made on a bid on it down the road. I have to say I think it'd be kind of funny if you got stuck with it. "Sold, to the gentleman in the 23rd row who has just turned sheet white."Anyway, I guess it goes without saying that this isn't the model that was...*ahem*...disappeared about eight years ago.  "That's a splendid name for it. It's certainly impressive enough. Quantum of Solace -- the amount of comfort." -James Bond |
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Commander RNVR Group: Commanding Officers Enlisted: 17 April 2002 From: West Los Angeles, California USA |
9 January 2006 - 09:12
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QUOTE(Donovan @ 8 January 2006 - 15:57) I have to say I think it'd be kind of funny if you got stuck with it. "Sold, to the gentleman in the 23rd row who has just turned sheet white." Anyway, I guess it goes without saying that this isn't the model that was...*ahem*...disappeared about eight years ago. Trust me, I don't play with what I don't have. Yes...the great JFK conspiracy of the DB5's - Vanished from a hangar and the owner got a 4.5 mil insurance payout. Where did it go? Anyway, the auction and reception should be fun. "When it comes to Bond, You've gotta do it" "There's a reason spies don't have many parties. Everyone has a history with everyone else." Bryce (003) - Living Bond so you don't have to. |
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Midshipman Group: Crew Enlisted: 4 February 2004 |
12 January 2006 - 22:05
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The car that disappeared was the original film car. This car is a publicity car. It has never appeared in either movie.
'Just taking the Aston Martin out for a spin Q.'
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Commander RNVR Group: Commanding Officers Enlisted: 17 April 2002 From: West Los Angeles, California USA |
12 January 2006 - 22:40
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Thanks AM - I was hoping you'd rear your head. Indeed, as I found out as well, this is not one of the original GF cars (as in - used in the film) but one of the two built and used for PR in car shows around the world.
The original with ejector seat panel used in the film is the "missing" one. The lack of the amber "passing lights" tipped me off. "When it comes to Bond, You've gotta do it" "There's a reason spies don't have many parties. Everyone has a history with everyone else." Bryce (003) - Living Bond so you don't have to. |
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Commander RNVR Group: Commanding Officers Enlisted: 11 August 2003 From: H O L L Y W O O D |
13 January 2006 - 03:51
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Ya if you check out our main page article I go into the bit about this being a promotional car...
This DB5 which is up for sale is one of only four James Bond cars originally constructed and used for film, tour and promotional use (Chassis No. DB5/2008/R). # 1966: Known as the ‘Press Car’ DB5/2008/R was dispatched to America. With Thunderball onscreen in every town, the Press Car was kept very busy with national and local appearances and a cross-country tour. The G33K Goddess (A woman should be two things... Classy & Fabulous!) "Someone that you think that you can trust is just another way to die." |
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Commander RNVR Group: Commanding Officers Enlisted: 3 January 2002 From: Leeds, UK |
14 January 2006 - 04:13
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Yeah, I thought this was obvious. The original Goldfinger car was nicked and the one going up for auction was the promotional car.
QUOTE(Bryce (003) @ 9 January 2006 - 09:12) Trust me, I don't play with what I don't have. Yes...the great JFK conspiracy of the DB5's - Vanished from a hangar and the owner got a 4.5 mil insurance payout. Where did it go? Anyway, the auction and reception should be fun. Buy it then. Put your money where your mouth is.
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Lt. Commander Group: Veterans Enlisted: 1 October 2005 From: Michigan |
15 January 2006 - 17:44
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QUOTE(Bryce (003) @ 8 January 2006 - 20:37) I've been following since the announcement. It'll be fun to see what happens. Presently, I've registered and Miss Bellucci and I will be attending. Whether or not I bid is another matter, but it would be fun to say I actually made on a bid on it down the road. I doubt I could switch it as easily as Bond with the egg in OP, but I *might* pull it off. Expect some pics. Property Of A Lady indeed!  "This is the original DB5, during the viewing I switched it for a kit car built over a Honda Civic." "And what if you'd gotten stuck with it?" "I doubt that..."  This is the part I wouldn't show you. The part where you say "I don't even know you". This is your cue. Be glad that it's through... |
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Commander RNVR Group: Commanding Officers Enlisted: 17 April 2002 From: West Los Angeles, California USA |
15 January 2006 - 20:08
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QUOTE(Flash1087 @ 15 January 2006 - 09:44) Property Of A Lady indeed! " "And what if you'd gotten stuck with it?" "I doubt that..." LOL Flash!  CUT TO: Dave's Office at CBn HQ Admiral: (Frustrated) You complete Wanker! You had no business bidding on that car! Bryce: The original DB5 is downstairs, during the viewing I switched it for a kit car built over a Honda Civic. Admiral: (appalled) Good Lord! What happens when the owner finds out? Bryce: (schemingly) He complains...depending on their intentions. Our tail followed them to the airport. The car was loaded onto a custom transport and the FAA reports their flight plan was filed for Milan. Admiral: I want you on the next flight to Italy. Bryce: (holding up Air Italia boarding pass) Which I've got just 55 minutes to make. Admiral: Right then, on your way....and 003? Bryce: Sir? Admiral: Just leave the keys...That car's CBn property now.  "When it comes to Bond, You've gotta do it" "There's a reason spies don't have many parties. Everyone has a history with everyone else." Bryce (003) - Living Bond so you don't have to. |
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