05 Jun 10 Jame’s Bond 1964 Aston Martin to go on auction, expected to go for over $5 million

One of the most famous cars in history will be going on sale. The Aston Martin DB5 used by James Bond, played by Sean Connery, will be consigned by the RM Auction house this coming October during their yearly event tagged as Automobiles of London. The movie car used in the Thunderball and Goldfinger offering of the famous James Bond flicks is expected to go for more than $5 million.

The DB5 of James Bond known by its United Kingdom registration FMP 7B is the only 007 Aston Martin DB5 remaining. As you may wonder, the car is fitted with the effects courtesy of academy award winner John Stears for the James Bond films. It was featured in the movie with Q modifications and gadgets like the revolving plate numbers, machine guns, tracking device, nail spreader, oil sprayer, detachable roof panel, smoke screen, and all other contraptions triggered with a flick of a switch on the arm rest.

The DB5 was loaned to the EON Productions for the making of the two movies and later went on tour before returning to the Aston Martin factory. Jerry Lee, a broadcasterd from Philadelphia was able to negotiate with Aston Martin and acquired the 007 DB5 for $12,000 back in 1969.

Today, the only ex-factory owner wants to put on sale the FMP 7B to use the proceeds for charitable work through his Jerry Lee Foundation.

The vehicle was recently restored to its running condition as commissioned by the RM Auction after being in display for years at the home of Mr. Lee.