An actual DB5 was used by Eon for high-speed work, as the producers didn’t like the possibility of their expensive special effects car being ruined. More specifically, the car with all the expensive special effects gadgetry was a DB4 prototype made to look like a DB5. What isn’t as well-known is that there were actually two DB5s used during filming.

303 machine guns, a bulletproof rear window, an ejector seat, battering ram bumpers, vicious tire slashers, and what may have been the first-ever in-car navigation system. Special effects gadgetmaster John Stears gave it revolving license plates, twin Browning. Bond’s car was outfitted with several features that the road-going model didn’t have. By the time the film version was in production, the DB5 was Aston Martin’s new hotness, and thus, James Bond’s, as well.

In Ian Fleming’s original novel, 007 drove a DB Mk III. I am looking for an Aston Martin DBS replica from the latest Casino Royale as a present to a big Bond fan, and just looking for some advice on my options.įrom a little personal research I have come accross ġ:43 Minichamps 2006 Aston Martin DBS, Model No 436137620 - Seems to be out of stock everywhere but they are cropping up on eBayġ:64 Minichamps 2006 Aston Martin DBS, Model No 640137620 - Can find in stock roughly £15ġ:18 ERTL / Joyride Aston Martin DBS - Can only find on ebay and prices seem to be in excess of £50, I believe these were approx £35 new when stock was available before the licence ran out.Named for British industrialist David Brown, who purchased Aston Martin in 1947, the DB5 first graced British roads in 1963. Firstly appologies for this being my first post and already asking for advice, but going to give it a shot regardless! I have browsed through multiple threads but most seem to be rather aged now.

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