Bond Cars For Everyone

stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
While most of us dream of owning an Aston Martin DB5 it occurred to me the other day that some vehicles which James Bond has driven over the years or are associated with the films remain well within the financial reach of the 'common man'.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_vehicles

Here's one after my own username:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1974-Triumph-Stag-V8-Manual-TAX-EXEMPT-/181840812425?hash=item2a568e9989

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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,646MI6 Agent
    edited August 2015
    Thanks, stag. Now I know the Bond connection in your avatar and username! :) -{
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I remember fith Gear did a Bond special and had an example of the
    Triumph Stag, as an affordable Bond car ( DAF) . ;) as they put it
    " Affordable but not Reliable " :))
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  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    Bond's own cars were mostly expensive cars. The BMW Z3 is really Bond's only car that's affordable. The affordable cars weren't Bond's, like the Sunbeam, Stag, Mustang, AMC, 2CV, Mondeo, etc. Those were either rental cars, someone else's cars or stolen cars. I wouldn't feel any more like Bond if I had a 2CV or a Mondeo.
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    edited August 2015
    I feel like Bond in whichever car I'm in ;)
    As I drive like a Maniac :))
    In TB Bond gets a lift to his hotel in a Morris Minor, a great old
    Classic, Lovejoy had one too -{
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  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    Bond's own cars were mostly expensive cars. The BMW Z3 is really Bond's only car that's affordable. The affordable cars weren't Bond's, like the Sunbeam, Stag, Mustang, AMC, 2CV, Mondeo, etc. Those were either rental cars, someone else's cars or stolen cars. I wouldn't feel any more like Bond if I had a 2CV or a Mondeo.

    Hence my saying "or are associated with the films". The Bond 2cv was quite popular in its day (bullet holes & 007 logo).

    I think a skyfall defender would be a good starting point.
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    stag wrote:
    Matt S wrote:
    Bond's own cars were mostly expensive cars. The BMW Z3 is really Bond's only car that's affordable. The affordable cars weren't Bond's, like the Sunbeam, Stag, Mustang, AMC, 2CV, Mondeo, etc. Those were either rental cars, someone else's cars or stolen cars. I wouldn't feel any more like Bond if I had a 2CV or a Mondeo.

    Hence my saying "or are associated with the films". The Bond 2cv was quite popular in its day (bullet holes & 007 logo).

    I think a skyfall defender would be a good starting point.

    Perhaps I'm just confused what you are pointing out? ?:) The Bond cars that people dream of owning are the actual Bond cars. Bond has driven many cars from cheap to expensive, but I wouldn't consider the 2CV a Bond car. To me the Bond cars are cars that Bond owns or is provided by Q-Branch especially for him. The only affordable real Bond car is the BMW Z3. I remember when people were freaking out after Ford announced Bond was going to drive the new Mondeo in CR. People forgot about all the ordinary rental cars and stolen cars Bond previously drove.

    I love the Defenders, but it's very risky to own one in the United States. The police have been going after them! The closest thing we can get is an overpriced luxury version of the G-wagen.
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    They don't go after the G wagons. Typical bloody men can't find it
    even when it's on a car. :D
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  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    I love the Defenders, but it's very risky to own one in the United States. The police have been going after them!

    Out of interest why is that (Land rovers account for 90% of all vehicles where I live)

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  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    I did indeed mean any car that has had a fairly prominent role in a Bond film as well as Bonds personal or issue cars.

    The Lotus Esprit S1 is also affordable but perhaps not as practical as the BMW for daily use. Here's an example (wrong colour though)

    http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C488304
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    That's ok. It was red in the orignal script. ;)
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  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    On another note I always thought that the MBG GT always bore a passing resemblance to a DB5 (squint hard enough) though smaller yet with some modifications to the front & back ends of the bodywork could be turned into a passable lookalike car.

    http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C633495

    Please don't click on the next link if you are of a sensitive disposition.

    http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/1million-james-bond-style-aston-6154859
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    Here a a couple of photos of an MGB that has been given a Bondesque makeover:


    01_Coune_MG_B_Coupe_1963.jpg


    02_Coune_MG_B_Coupe_1963.jpg


    03_Coune_MG_B_Coupe_1963.jpg
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    stag wrote:
    Here a a couple of photos of an MGB that has been given a Bondesque makeover:


    01_Coune_MG_B_Coupe_1963.jpg


    02_Coune_MG_B_Coupe_1963.jpg


    03_Coune_MG_B_Coupe_1963.jpg

    Very interesting! It looks like a stubby Ferrari. The back-end looks like some Ferraris from the 60s, but also has a similar shape to the DB6.
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  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    The conversion from ordinary MGB GT to the above example was created in the 1960s by a renowned Belgian coach builder. You're spot on about the Italian influence as most of those employed were indeed Italian. There is obvious a mixture of influences & the vehicle wasn't intended as a 'fake' DB5 but it illustrates the point that a cheap usable classic car like the MG when given a good makeover & the proper colour paintwork can give its driver a little Bond appeal. It is certainly a head turner. I bet there aren't many who wouldn't like to roll up somewhere in one of those.

    I have driven the MG GT & can report that it is quite a fun car.
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    I'd seen this car & thought it would be a good (cheap) alternative to the Aston for someone looking for the classic late sixties/seventies look.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Dino

    Then I saw a fully restored one for sale for £50,000!
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    You can bag an AM at prices starting less than £15,000. Here's a one which I consider to be in one of the best colours.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Aston-Martin-DB7-VANTAGE-V12-63000-MILES-/321654271784?hash=item4ae416af28
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,061MI6 Agent
    My next car?
    Model_Image3_136B520B-E5C1-8DF2-2322-1BAD23221BAD.png
    To me it looks vaguely 'Bondian'. :D :D
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  • Mr MartiniMr Martini That nice house in the sky.Posts: 2,698MI6 Agent
    chrisisall wrote:
    My next car?
    Model_Image3_136B520B-E5C1-8DF2-2322-1BAD23221BAD.png
    To me it looks vaguely 'Bondian'. :D :D

    Ford Fusion or Ford Fiesta? Maybe a Ford Focus? I know it's a Ford of some kind.
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  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    The Peugeot 407, now out of production I think, has a similar look to the grill.


    Peugeot_407_Coupe_2010_hd.jpg



    pug.jpg
  • HatThrowingHenchmanHatThrowingHenchman Russia With LovePosts: 1,834MI6 Agent
    I think this grill is as close to an Aston's as it can get:
    image.jpg
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  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    stag wrote:
    The Peugeot 407, now out of production I think, has a similar look to the grill.


    Peugeot_407_Coupe_2010_hd.jpg



    pug.jpg

    ive often thought that myself , rear spoiler rear wider arches bigger alloys ,hood bulge ,??
    could be worse :D
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Nissan_Micra_front_20080127.jpg
    This is my little run about ( we don't do much driving) only mine is red, and I
    Think this is an absolute double for an Aston Martin DBS. ( in my mind) :))
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  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    I think this grill is as close to an Aston's as it can get:
    image.jpg

    Here's the 407 again. Compare the two photos. As mentioned by AS a little cosmetic work here & there & you'd have a passable cheap Bond type car.


    pe_407.jpg
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