James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector's dream redefines automotive luxury. James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector's dream redefines automotive luxury.

James Bond iconic Aston Martin kitted out with gadgets and machine guns is up for auction

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector’s dream redefines automotive luxury.

James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin kitted out with machine guns and gadgets is heading under the hammer.

This 2021 Aston Martin DB5 Continuation Goldfinger is one of just 25 models ever made.

The motor which is not currently street legal has an abundance of gadgets used by 007 on the silver screen.

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It has just 30 miles on the clock and is equipped with 4.0-litre inline six with triple SU carburetors.

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector's dream redefines automotive luxury.
The 2021 Aston Martin DB5 Continuation Goldfinger Edition. (Jam Press/SBX Cars)

The DB5 is kitted out with two imitation Browning .30 caliber machine guns hidden behind the indicator lamps.

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector's dream redefines automotive luxury.
The 2021 Aston Martin DB5 Continuation Goldfinger Edition interior. (Jam Press/SBX Cars)

To fire the driver will need to press down the button on the gearknob.

The gearknob also controls the oil slick, smoke screen and roof hatch.

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector's dream redefines automotive luxury.
The 2021 Aston Martin DB5 Continuation Goldfinger Edition interior. (Jam Press/SBX Cars)

Hidden in the armrest of the motor is a control panel that controls the remainder of the vehicle’s unique features.

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector's dream redefines automotive luxury.
The 2021 Aston Martin DB5 Continuation Goldfinger Editions remote control. (Jam Press/SBX Cars)

The car can also be operated like a remote control from up to 20 metres away, as reported by Luxury Auto News.

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector's dream redefines automotive luxury.
The 2021 Aston Martin DB5 Continuation Goldfinger Editions engine head gasket. (Jam Press/SBX Cars)

The DB5 also features imitation battering rams, a removable ejector roof panel, revolving number plates, a rear bullet screen and a radar tracker.

The next owner will also be able to pair their mobile phone to the hidden telephone in the drivers side door.

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector's dream redefines automotive luxury.
The imitation Browning .30 caliber machine gun barrel. (Jam Press/SBX Cars)

The exterior of the car is finished in Silver Birch whilst the interior is kitted out with grey Connolly leather upholstery, grey carpet and cream latex headliner.

SBX Cars, who will be hosting the auction, stated: “SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 2021 Aston Martin DB5 Continuation Goldfinger Edition.

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector's dream redefines automotive luxury.
The 2021 Aston Martin DB5 Continuation Goldfinger Editions telephone hidden in the door panel. (Jam Press/SBX Cars)

“This authentic tribute to the original DB5 is a uniquely special version of ‘the most famous car in the world’.

“When Sean Connery’s James Bond character showed up in the Aston Martin DB5 for 1964’s Goldfinger film, one of the most unforgettable automotive pop culture icons was created.

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector's dream redefines automotive luxury.
The gearknob used to fire two imitation Browning .30 caliber machine guns that is hidden behind the indicator lamps. (Jam Press/SBX Cars)

“Now, more than 50 years later, that icon has been brought back to life by some of the most talented craftspeople and engineers in the world.

James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition, packed with 007-style gadgets, heads to auction. One of only 25 made, this collector's dream redefines automotive luxury.
The 2021 Aston Martin DB5 Continuation Goldfinger Edition. (Jam Press/SBX Cars)

“Aston Martin Works, the British automaker’s in-house restoration division, put 4,500 hours of old-world craftsmanship and cutting-edge modern engineering into building the first new DB5s in over half a century.”

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