A LAND Rover from a James Bond movie could be yours, and its a steal for petrol heads.
The Land Rover Defender 110 V8 featured in the 2021 release No Time to Die – Daniel Craig’s last outing as 007.
The eye-catching 4×4 features in a thrilling car chase across Norway as a fleet of Defenders try to track down Bond who is behind the wheel of a Toyota Land Cruiser.
And next month, a 2021 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Bond Edition is set to go under the hammer to commemorate the motor’s role in the franchise’s 25th movie.
The vehicle is one of only 300 produced, and is manufactured in right-hand drive for UK based motorists.
The Defender is poised to fetch around £150,000 – a steal given its quality and association.
Its new owner will also enjoy 5.0-litre supercharged petrol engine which produces 518bhp, allowing it to clock a top speed of 149mph.
An all-black bodywork, 22-inch alloy wheels, and blue brake callipers all provide a classy and imposing aesthetic.
The interior boasts an infotainment systefitted with a custom start-up screen to commemorate Land Rover’s long-lasting relations with the Bond franchise.
And with a measly 384 miles on the clock, the squeaky clean motor will serve its new owner well for years to come.
Pricing is estimated between £129,000 and £150,000 and the motor will go to auction on March 1 with Historic Auctioneers.
“When filming began for Craig’s final outing in ‘No Time to Die’ in 2019, a spectacular and, for a Bond film, very muddy, chase sequence was scheduled for Norway featuring a trio of all-new Defenders with their 518bhp supercharged 5.0 litre petrol V8s,” the listing reads.
“However, due to demands for multiple cars and the fact that car production had only just begun, they weren’t quite ready.
“Shot later, with Aviemore in Scotland impersonating Norway, we were treated to the magnificent introduction of three airborne 110 Defenders finished menacingly in black.
“Whilst we naturally cheered for Bond, the Defenders’ speed and endurance were to be the best advert for the new car.
“We understand that just 15 examples were delivered to selected UK dealerships, after customers were carefully selected to place an order. This very special car was one of the ten examples supplied as a 110 to the UK, the other five being the 90.
“This ‘as new’ with little over delivery mileage example is collectors’ grade and being one of just 10 110 editions it is believed to be the lowest if not one of the lowest mileage examples in existence.
Aston Martin that featured alongside Pierce Brosnan for Bond film on sale – over 20 years on from blockbuster’s release
By Jacob Jaffa
A VINTAGE Aston Martin that featured alongside Pierce Brosnan for a beloved Bond film is up for sale 20 years on from the blockbuster’s release.
The car was actually owned by the manufacturer’s chairman himself and bears some special Bond-themed touches.
Chief among these is the chassis number, with the firm specially awarding the 007 digits to the motor.
A 2001 Vanquish model, it is practically identical to the stunt car used in the film Die Another Day.
The film followed Brosnan’s Bond as he thwarted a plan to allow a Communist takeover of South Korea.
In one of its most enduring scenes, Her Majesty’s superspy chases down villain Gustav Graves across the frozen landscape of an Icelandic glacier using the Vantage.
While this car wasn’t actually used on set, it did accompany Brosnan back in the real world as a press car for a number of promotional shoots and events.
Perhaps the most unique feature, though, is the fact that it comes complete with replicas of the weapons installed by MI6 boffin Q in the film.
The front grille features several ports for red-tipped missiles while the bonnet houses retractable machine guns (all fake of course).
Photos accompanying the listing on AutoTrader show that the car comes with its original registration, as well as a special 007 logo number plate.
It remains in pristine condition and has only done 53,700 miles since new.
Many of those were under the stewardship of Dr Urich Bez, the former Aston Martin chairman and original owner of the car.
The silver body work looks to have barely a smudge on it, while the chestnut leather-trimmed interior appears pretty much brand new.
Under the bonnet, it carries Aston’s iconic V12 engine, laying down over 500 horsepower and a top speed of around 190mph.
The listing states: “This is a great opportunity to buy a car with a fascinating history.
“Originally delivered to Dr. Urich Bez from new and then subsequently used as a press car and featured in various magazine articles with Pierce Brosnan as well as several Die Another Day Bond photo shoots.
“The car will come serviced and with 12 months MOT, HPI clear and no accident damage.”
However, thanks to the amazing history it does, as you might imagine, come at quite the price.
The former Bond motor is advertised at £99,950.
“Priced competitively with the new OCTA and V8 Land Rover 110’s on the market, this represents not only a well-priced ‘new car’ but also a fantastic Bond or Land Rover collector example. Full details can still be found online here with Land Rover.
“A rare opportunity to own what is a fantastic car, with a fantastic engine and produced in such numbers it will surely be a very collectable example of an appreciating asset.”
It comes after an Aston Martin DB5 was put up for sale for an eye-watering £3.3 million.
The rare 2021 Continuation Goldfinger model is one of just 25 models ever made.
The motor which is not currently street legal has an abundance of gizmos like those used by 007 on the silver screen.
It has just 30 miles on the clock and is equipped with 4.0-litres inline six with triple SU carburetors.
The DB5 is kitted out with two imitation Browning 30 caliber machine guns hidden behind the indicator lamps.
