The GoldenEye Aston Martin DB5 and a SPECTRE Land Rover Defender were sold to the same new owner at the Bonhams Goodwood Festical Of Speed Sale on July 13th, 2018.

1965 Aston Martin DB5 from GoldenEye
The 1965 Aston Martin DB5 driven by James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) in the 1995 Bond film GoldenEye sold for £1,750,000 (approx. €2m / $2.3m) excl. fees, which is £1,961,500 including fees (approx. €2.2m / $2.6m). The estimate was £1,200,000 - £1,600,000 (€1.4m - €1.8m / $1.6m - $2.1m) and bidding started at £900.000. Bidding quickly went up to £1.5m, and then slowly went up to the final bid of £1,750,000. The identity of the winning bidder was not revealed at the time of the auction.

The DB5 has become synonymous with James Bond, and this example featured in the famous opening chase scene of GoldenEye where Bond dices with arch villainess Xenia Onatopp in her Ferrari F355 GTS through the hills above Monaco.

2001 Auction
In 2001 the car was first sold at auction. Entrepreneur Max Reid patiently held on through fierce bidding to purchase the 1965 Aston Martin DB5 used in the film GoldenEye on the 14th February 2001 at Christies.

The sale was one of more than 250 lots from all 21 Bond films, all for auction at the largest ever sale of gadgets and garments from 007 movies.

The 1965 Aston Martin DB5 was sold for £157,750 and made the Guinness book of World Records as the highest price ever paid for James Bond memorabilia at the time.

Following the sale Mr Reid said: "I think I got the Aston Martin for a bargain, a great price and I would have paid much more for it. February 14 is a big day for my wife. I had two reasons for the purchase - it's a great present for my wife and it will be wonderful publicity for my business as well. This is the first auction I have been to, but I am a big fan of James Bond."

The entrepreneur now got a great return on his investment.

All photos of the DB5 © Marc Wilmot

Land Rover Defender SVX Big Foot from SPECTRE
A 2014 Land Rover Defender SVX used during the filming of SPECTRE was sold for £325,000 (€370,000 / $430,000), to the same person that just bought the Aston Martin DB5 from GoldenEye. The estimated sale price for this car was £220,000 - 250,000 (€250,000 - 290,000 / $290,000 - 330,000) and bidding started at £140,000.

The car with special 007 registration no. "OO07 SVX" was used during the filming of the James Bond movie SPECTRE (2015) for the scenes hat take place in Sölden, Austria. The Defender is one of ten built, based on a Defender 110 crew-cab model. Each of the 10 models was extensively modified and upgraded by Land Rover SVO (Special Vehicle Operations).

Unlike most of the other SPECTREs, which were used only for publicity purposes or not at all, this example was used extensively in the filming and still has marks on its bonnet left by the stuntmen. Unusually, it retains its mechanical handbrake and 'SVX' boot badges (most of the other vehicles had theirs removed) and also key tags identifying it as an official film car, etc. The first private owner had the pick of all ten SPECTRE Defenders and chose this one as it is the most significant.

Representing a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the most memorable' Bond' vehicles of recent times, this imposing Spectre Defender if offered with the owner's wallet containing the handbook and (blank) service booklet; current MoT certificate; UK V5C document for the most appropriate registration 'OO07 SVX'; and a framed presentation featuring movie stills, the shooting schedule, and an Austrian licence plate.

In its standard form the friendly and familiar Defender would have lacked the aura of menace required for the SPECTRE vehicles, so the ten movie cars were sent to marque specialists Bowler, a company recognised for over 30 years as market leaders in the design, engineering, and production of class-leading custom vehicles. Bowler then transformed them from standard Defender 110 crew-cab models into vehicles worthy of a Bond villain. Finished in sinister Santorini Black, the result was the SVX, or SPECTRE Defender.

The transformation's most striking element is the huge 37"-diameter all-terrain tyres, which has given the SPECTRE Defender the nickname 'Bigfoot'. Built to Bowler's racing specification, the suspension incorporates Rose joints and Bilstein rally dampers.

The interior features Recaro seats with 4-point harnesses, while the full roll cage runs both internally and externally.

The engine too has been significantly upgraded, producing 185bhp (up from the stock 120 horsepower) and 368lb/ft of torque.

1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato '2 VEV'
Although the Aston Martin DB5 and the Land Rover Defender were major Bond related attractions of the auction, the most expensive star of the show was the 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato, Registration no. 2 VEV, which sold £10,081,500 (excl. premiums) making it the most valuable British motor car ever to be offered at a European auction.

The 2018 edition of the Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction organised by Prop Store once again features rare and screen-used James Bond items. The live auction will take place on September 20th, 2018. People can attend the live auction in London or bid via the live online bidding system. The auction features 600 original props, costumes and more from over 200 films and television shows.

Highlights include a miniature submarine from Die Another Day, a Brioni shirt worn by Pierce Brosnan, Tom Ford sunglasses worn by Daniel Craig, Bogner sunglasses worn by Roger Moore. Below you can find a list of the James Bond items that will be auctioned.

The Auction takes place on Thursday September 20th at the ODEON BFI IMAX, Waterloo, London (the auction is actually held in the comfort of the IMAX theatre). Pre-auction drinks reception starts at 10.30am - 11.45am and the Live Auction commences at midday running through to about 10pm.

A museum-grade exhibition showcasing some of the auction lots will be on display at the ODEON BFI IMAX from September 6th - September 20th 10am - 9pm, where you can get up close and personal with these iconic pieces of film history.

Below you can find a sneak preview of the James Bond items that will be on auction.

Enzo Sciotti Signed Hand-Painted Concept Poster Art
DR. NO (1962)

A hand-painted poster artwork from Terence Young’s spy film Dr. No. Designed and executed by Italian artist Enzo Sciotti, the painting features a full-body view of James Bond (Sean Connery) standing in his iconic pose with his gun alongside a scantily clad Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) and two naked women. Surrounding them are headshots of Bond and Ryder in various stages of completion.

The artwork consists of a mixture of pen-and-ink drawings and watercolour painted elements, presented on thick white card. It is signed in black ink by Sciotti on the bottom left corner. The reverse displays a pencil-drawn concept for an Italian poster featuring the film Escape From The Bronx; which is also signed by the artist. The painting shows some edge wear and creases on all four corners and three pinholes along the top edge. Dimensions: 31.5 cm x 45 cm (12 ½” x 17 ¾”)

Estimate: £1,500 – 2,500

Q’s (Desmond Llewelyn) Touring Briefcase Gadget Knife, Autographed Photo and Book
JAMES BOND: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963)

Q’s (Desmond Llewelyn) touring briefcase gadget knife from Terence Young’s Bond movie From Russia with Love. The head of the Q branch provided Bond (Sean Connery) with a Swaine Adeney Brigg attaché case which contained a throwing knife in a hidden compartment.

Desmond Lleweyln attended many Bond-themed events and exhibitions, taking a special-effects version of the briefcase seen in the film. This particular knife was custom-made to slot into a compartment on the left side of Llewelyn’s touring briefcase.

The knife consists of a blade which features the etched text “Left Side” and a handle with a wooden grip. The majority of the faux-silver paint has worn away over time and the blade displays minor scratches. The lot includes an autographed photo of Desmond Llewelyn with the briefcase showcasing the knives sticking out, and an autographed copy of Q: The Biography of Desmond Llewelyn (Sandy Hernu, SB Publications, 2000). Dimensions (blade): 20.5 cm x 4 cm x 0.5 cm (8 ¼” x 1 ¾” x ¼”); (book): 24.5 cm x 17 cm x 1.5 cm (9 ¾” x 6 ¾” x ¾”); (still): 26 cm x 20 cm (10 ¼” x 8”)

£1,500-2,500

Gyrojet Rifle
JAMES BOND: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967)

A Gyrojet rifle from Lewis Gilbert’s Bond movie You Only Live Twice. Rifles were part of the weaponry at Tanaka’s (Tetsurô Tanba) ninja camp and were carried by the ninjas as they helped Bond (Sean Connery) infiltrate Blofeld’s (Donald Pleasence) volcanic lair.
The custom-made rifle is based on an MBA Gyrojet and is constructed from fibreglass. The majority of the weapon is finished in brown to replicate the appearance of wood, and the trigger and barrel are finished in black to resemble metal. The rifle displays minor wear and cracks on the paint finish, with marks from production use. Dimensions: 83 cm x 5 cm x 16 cm (32 ¾” x 2” x 6 ¼”)
£800-1,200

James Bond (Roger Moore) Scuba Diver Model Miniature
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981)

A James Bond (Roger Moore) scuba diver model miniature from John Glen’s Bond movie For Your Eyes Only. Miniature versions of Bond and Melina (Carole Bouquet) in their diving suits were used for shots in which the pair narrowly escaped the exploding shipwrecked St Georges with the ATAC device intact.

Created by renowned visual effects supervisor Derek Meddings, the 007 figure is wearing a yellow plastic diving suit decorated with utility straps, and is mounted on a metal base. It is carrying a blue resin torch and the ATAC device, with button detailing applied. Made of resin, the helmet features a transparent section and faux-silver breathing apparatus, with tubes connecting to a wooden backpack. The model’s face is visible through the helmet, with painted facial features, and the silicone hands show cast-in nail detailing. The backpack contains electronic components, with exposed wiring running from it down to the torch, which would have illuminated. The electronics remain untested. Several marks are present on the diving suit, and the model and base show signs of paint wear from production use. Dimensions: 38 cm x 13 cm x 22 cm (15” x 5 ¼” x 8 ¾”)

£3,000-5,000

James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Bogner Sunglasses
A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)

James Bond’s (Roger Moore) white Willy Bogner 7003 Eschenbach sunglasses from John Glen’s Bond movie A View to a Kill. Bond wore his sunglasses during the film’s pre-credits sequence as he braved the tundra of Siberia in search of a Soviet microchip.
Made by the German ski-clothing manufacturer Bogner — which provided ski wear for Bond in multiple films through the 1970s and ’80s — the sunglasses feature white plastic frames, black metal arms and grey-tinted, Bogner-branded plastic lenses. The glasses display some marks to the inside of the lenses from storage and the frames are slightly discoloured as a result of age. However, they remain in very good overall condition.
£3,000 – 5,000

HK21 Boat-Mounted Gun
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A Heckler & Koch HK21 boat-mounted gun from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. A HK21 featured in one of the film’s most exciting pursuit sequences, mounted to the back of the speedboat driven by the Cigar Girl (Maria Grazia Cucinotta) as she was chased by Bond (Pierce Brosnan) down the Thames.

This version of the weapon was made for the stunt sequence in which Bond drove into the speedboat, breaking the gun from its mounting. Cast from dense rubber, the gun is a heavily modified version of a HK21 machine gun with an additional plastic faux scope and PSG-1 stock.

Finished in black, brown and white paint, the gun features a textured grip and comes attached to a mount. The mounted weapon shows signs of production use, including minor scratches and paint wear on the scope, and the lot is accompanied by a Bapty Ltd letter of authenticity. Dimensions: 136 cm x 24 cm x 32 cm (53 ½” x 9 ½” x 12 ¾”)

£2,000-3,000

Renard’s (Robert Carlyle) Nuclear Silo Jacket
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

Renard’s (Robert Carlyle) nuclear silo jacket from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. Renard wore his Nuclear jacket at the underground ICBM site, where Agent 007 (Pierce Brosnan) attempted to stop the Russian extremist and his henchmen from stealing an active nuclear warhead.

The jacket is made from navy blue cotton, with reflective strips attached on both sleeves and a zip running down the front. An embroidered Russian star insignia with Greek lettering decorates the garment, and an Angels Costumiers label reading “Robert Carlisle, Jan 1999, NO1” is adhered to the lining at the neckline. The emblem on the front pocket has become partially detached and the jacket displays marks from production use.
£600-800

$100,000 Casino L’or Noir Chip
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A $100,000 Casino L’or Noir chip from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. High-value chips were used by the glamorous clientele at Casino L’or Noir, owned by Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane). James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) visited the casino to retrieve information on the Russian terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle).

Made of plastic, the gold-coloured chip displays an ornate, printed black design, which features a side-profile image of Zukovsky, card house symbols, the name of the casino and the denomination of the chip. The chip shows signs of wear due to production use, including light scratches and minor marks on the plastic. Dimensions: 14 cm x 6.5 cm x 0.5 cm (5 ½” x 2 ½” x ¼”)
£400-600

$10,000 Casino L’or Noir Casino Chip
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A $10,000 Casino L’or Noir chip from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. High value chips were used by the clientele at Casino L’or Noir, owned by ex-KGB agent Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane). James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) visited the casino to retrieve information on the Russian terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle).

Made from plastic, the silver-coloured chip displays an ornate printed black design which features a side profile image of Zukovsky, card house symbols, the name of the casino and the denomination of the chip. There are signs of wear from use on production, including minor scratches and marks on the plastic. Dimensions: 14 cm x 6.5 cm x 0.5 cm (5 ½” x 2 ½” x ¼”)
£400-600

Victor-Class Submarine Model Miniature
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A Victor-class submarine model miniature from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) and Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards) successfully controlled the submarine’s detonation during the film’s climatic scenes, after terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle) unsuccessfully inserted a plutonium rod in the submarine’s reactor.

Constructed by Turks Shipyard, this large remote-control model miniature was used for underwater exterior shots of the submarine. Based on the design of vintage Soviet Victor-class nuclear submarines, this version has no capacity for a crew and would have been controlled by one person wearing full diving equipment with breathing apparatus.

Weighing approximately five tonnes, the model comprises an internal frame constructed from a combination of plywood and metal, with a black fibreglass exterior shell featuring multiple small square faux-ballast tank ports. Various features adorn the outside of the submarine, including eight oval-shaped torpedo launchers at the front, moveable sail planes, a rudder, a metal brass-coloured propeller, an opening hatch at the top and three winch points for transportation purposes. Four air tanks, a hydraulic control mechanism and ballast tanks are housed inside the piece, with an engine fitted towards the back and the base of the model is hollow.

Due to being stored outside for many years, the submarine displays signs of wear, including paint wear, missing decals and signs of the wood weakening at the top. The model is missing aerials, plates at the stern and the submarine’s propeller cap.
Dimensions: 1,450 cm x 248 cm x 260 cm (571” x 97 ¾” x 102 ½”)

£10,000–20,000

Main Cast and Crew Chairbacks
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)

A set of chairbacks from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. These chairbacks were fitted onto director-style chairs, used by cast and crew members who worked on the production.

The lot comprises five chairbacks featuring the names of Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Judy Dench and producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Made of black canvas fabric, the five chairbacks display various visible lines of stitching and the names embroidered in white. The set displays marks, loose threads, discolouration on some of the embroidered names and minor wear from production use.
£600-800

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Brioni Floral Shirt
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Brioni floral shirt from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. The garment screen matches to the scenes in Cuba, where Bond tracked Zao (Rick Yune) to the island of Isla Los Organos and had his first encounter with NSA agent Jinx Johnson (Halle Berry).

The shirt is made by Italian tailor house Brioni, which created bespoke garments for several Bond films after being introduced to the franchise by costume designer Lindy Hemming. Made from textured blue cotton, the shirt shows an embroidered floral pattern and features six white buttons attached to the front. The left breast features a pocket, and a Brioni label with “1” handwritten in black is adhered to the inside. The shirt displays light plucks from production use and loose threads on the buttonholes. The lot is accompanied by a Brioni letter of authenticity.
£1,500-2,500

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Shoulder Holster
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) shoulder holster from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. Bond wore his holster during a virtual-reality skills test in which he shot several simulated terrorists and saved M (Judi Dench).
Weapons and equipment for many Bond films were provided by the armourers Bapty & Co. Lined with brown suede fabric, the black leather rig has a popper fastening at the bottom, allowing a Walther P99 pistol to be securely attached within. The holster features a leather strap with plastic adjustable buckles, a long black utility strap and a thick piece of elastic with a hidden adhered metal clip. Signs of wear are present, including minor scratches and light wear to the leather and metal components. The lot is accompanied by a Bapty letter of authenticity. 
£2,000-3,000

$1,000,000 Montenegro Casino Royale Chip
JAMES BOND: CASINO ROYALE (2006)

A $1,000,000 casino chip from Martin Campbell’s Casino Royale. Casino chips were used during the high-stakes poker game between James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) at the Casino Royale in Montenegro.

The casino chip is made of pearlescent blue plastic with gold-and-red accents at the centre. “Casino Royale $1,000,000 Montenegro” is printed on both sides in a gold-and-black font. The chip displays light scratches, but remains in very good condition. Dimensions (casino chip): 11.5 cm x 8 cm x 1 cm (4 ½” x 3 ¼” x ¼”)
£800-1,200

James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) Tom Ford FT108 Sunglasses
JAMES BOND: QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008)

James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) Tom Ford FT108 sunglasses from Marc Forster’s Quantum of Solace. Bond wore his sunglasses when he visited René Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini) in Italy to ask him to accompany him to Bolivia, and in the Atacama Desert before he confronted Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric).

Made by Tom Ford, the aviator-style sunglasses feature a brushed metal frame with blue-tinted lenses. The arms display black leather temple tips with the brand logo printed on both sides. The sunglasses are accompanied by an autographed photograph of Daniel Craig as James Bond, featuring an image of him wearing his sunglasses. The lot is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity from EON Productions.
£3,000-5,000

Another iteresting item of this auction is a jacket worn by Harrison Ford (as Han Solo) from Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), which has never been on auction before. The jacket is expected to fecth more than $1m.

For more information on the James Bond items, see the full list on the Prop Store website here, and for more items from other movies, visit the Prop Store website.

A Rolex Submariner used during the filming of Licence To Kill will be auctioned at Fellows Auctioneers in Birmingham. The magnificent timepiece - worn by Timothy Dalton’s stunt double during filming of the film in 1989 – is estimated at £60,000 - £90,000 in Fellows’ upcoming Watch Sale on Tuesday 30th October 2018.

The Rolex Submariner, reference 5513, was worn onscreen by Timothy Dalton’s stunt double, not Timothy Dalton himself. Interestingly enough, Dalton, as Bond, wears a Rolex Submariner ref. 16610 with date window at the 3 o'clock position, while this watch on auction worn by the stunt double is a 5513, without the date window.

The Rolex featured in a memorable scene during a car chase where 007 is driving a tanker truck in Mexico.

The watch comes with photos of the crew on set in Mexico, as well as paperwork from Rolex, a book detailing the making of the movie, a soundtrack album, and a certificate of authenticity from EON Productions (the film company).

A section of the Rolex was damaged during the stunt, and paperwork included with the item states that Rolex fixed the watch free of charge after the incident.

Licence to Kill was Timothy Dalton’s final appearance as 007 in the franchise, as well as the last film to feature a Rolex on Bond's wrist. In 1995, Pierce Brosnan took over as the famous British spy and Bond started wearing Omega watches.

Laura Bishop, Watch Manager at Fellows Auctioneers, said: “This is one of the rarest and most fascinating watches we have ever had up for auction at Fellows. It’s amazing to think this watch was on screen in a James Bond movie. The more I read about the provenance of the watch, and how it featured in such a classic Bond scene, the more excited I get about selling it.”

Bishop added: “We’ve sold a historic Panerai dating back to the Second World War this year, as well as a watch containing the world’s oldest rum, so this Rolex is the icing on the cake for our watch auctions. We are sure it will entice both lovers of Rolex and James Bond fans.”

The stunning timepiece will be on view in Fellows’ London and Birmingham offices leading up to the auction.

23rd October 2018 12pm - 7pm | London
27th October 2018 11am - 4pm | Birmingham
29th October 2018 10am - 4pm | Birmingham
30th October 2018 8.30am - 11am | Birmingham

To find out more about the Rolex, visit fellows.co.uk.

Over 400 cinema posters worth in excess of £250,000 ($330,000) will be auctioned by Prop Store on Tuesday 20th November 2018. The auction is to be held at Prop Store’s UK headquarters in Hertfordshire, UK.

The auction will host a huge James Bond poster collection including a full run of the first 25 years of Bond Quad posters from Dr No (1962) to The Living Daylights (1987).

The auction will be live-streamed online for fans to track the bidding on auction day. Items will be available to view by appointment at Prop Store in the run up to the auction, opening for registrations today (Monday 22nd October 2018) via www.propstore.com/posterauction

There are affordable posters for sale, with lots ranging from £50 - £100 (approx. $65 - $130), up to very rare collectible posters from £8,000 - £10,000 (approx. $10,500 - $13,100).

Top James Bond items to be sold at Prop Store’s Cinema Poster auction (with estimated sale prices) include:

Dr No Quad Poster (1962) £8k - £10k (approx. $10,500 - $13,100)

From Russia With Love Quad Poster (1963) £7k – £8k (approx. $9,200 - $10,500)

Thunderball Quad Poster (1965) £5k - £6k (approx. $6,500 - $7,900)

Goldfinger Quad Poster (1963) £3k - £4k (approx. $3,900 - $5,300)

Diamonds Are Forever: £500-£600 (approx. $650-$800)

A number of ready framed items which will make perfect Christmas gifts include a VIP SPECTRE poster estimated £600 - £700 (approx. $800 - $920).

Other highlights include artwork from Les Edwards (“The Thing”), plus Chantrell, Sciotti, Bysouth, Fair, Humphreys, Tanenbaum, Thurston and deMar, autographed posters including “Harry Potter” (signed by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint & Emma Watson), “Deadpool 2” (signed by Ryan Reynolds & Josh Brolin) and “The Greatest Showman” (signed by Hugh Jackman) and an extensive Star Wars collection including the Chaykin prototype poster, undated “Revenge of The Jedi”, the Chantrell “Oscars” & “non-Oscars” Quads & many more.

Bids can be placed online from anywhere in the world, by phone or in person. For all lots and bidding info, visit the PropStore website.

The Walther PPK that was handed to James Bond (Sean Connery) by 'M' (Bernard Lee) in the first Bond film Dr No (1962) is set to be auctioned on Thursday 6 December 2018 at Humbert & Ellis in the UK.

Update 28 November 2018: the provenance and claims about the appearance of the gun in Dr No is questioned, more on the AJB forum.

Update 29 November 2018: the auction has now been canceled by the auction house, after doubts about the provenance of the item.

Lot 441 at the Jewellery, Antiques, Registration Plates & Furniture Auction is a presentation case (52cm x 72cm), containing the actual (EU deactivated) Walther PPK pistol, a montage of facsimile James Bond advertising photographs and an engraved brass plate Walther PPK. Complete with current EU Deactivation Certificate No 3644 dated 23/1/2018 and bearing serial number 149894.

The item also comes with a signed letter from Bernard Lee, dated 1974, which explains how the gun ended up in the film.

"Dear Jane, I know you will not accept anything in return for all your help and the kindness that you and John have shown to me throughout these trying times but my conscience will not let it go unrewarded. Enclosed is a small token of my gratitude that I would like your boy to have as and when you see fit. This Walther pistol numbered 149894 is a small piece of 007 history. As you are aware I have played the part of M in several of the James Bond films. The first of these, Doctor No contained a scene in which Sean was scolded by myself about his choice of firearm. His Beretta pistol was replaced by a Walther pistol. On the day of the take the pistol that was to be used was not going to be available, so I took into the studio and used for the scene this pistol which I have had for many years. (It was fully functional at the time, I have since removed the firing pin). This pistol is there for the first one ever to appear in a James Bond film. Yours very sincerely, John Bernard Lee"

Bernard Lee played the role of M in 11 Bond films, from Dr. No. (1962) to Moonraker (1979).

The auction websites states that the Walther PPK was the personal property of Bernard Lee (who played M) and was gifted to the vendor (referred to as 'your boy' in above letter). The auction website claims that according to EON Productions - the 'call list' for this scene (list of props required for filming) included 'a gun' however, said gun was not available at the time of filming, so Bernard Lee brought in his own. Later in the film, a Walther PP, not a PPK, was in fact used - and likely Bernard Lee's 'live and unregistered' PPK was inappropriate for filming on location and EON's PP was the only substitute available. According to Humbert & Ellis this is therefore the first of the famous James Bond Walther PPKs to appear in a Bond film.

Bids for this item starts at £30,000.

For bidding and information visit the-saleroom.com.Update 28 November 2018: the auction has now been canceled by the auction house, after doubts about the provenance of the item.

Sources: Humbert & Ellis, BBC, IMFDB
Photos © Humbert & Ellis
Thanks to Frank for the alert

The auction of a Walther PPK claimed to be the first PPK in a Bond film has been cancelled by the auction house Humbert & Ellis.

News about auction of the PPK was reported by BBC and picked up by other websites including Bond Lifestyle, but quickly garnered scepticism from Bond fans about the provenance of the gun.

A statement by Humbert & Ellis on their website reads:

“Lot 441 the ‘Bond Gun’ has regretfully been withdrawn from sale. Accordingly it will not feature in our forthcoming auction of December 6th”

The PPK on offer came with a signed letter from Bernard Lee, dated 1974, which supposedly explained how the gun ended up in the film.

"Dear Jane, I know you will not accept anything in return for all your help and the kindness that you and John have shown to me throughout these trying times but my conscience will not let it go unrewarded. Enclosed is a small token of my gratitude that I would like your boy to have as and when you see fit. This Walther pistol numbered 149894 is a small piece of 007 history. As you are aware I have played the part of M in several of the James Bond films. The first of these, Doctor No contained a scene in which Sean was scolded by myself about his choice of firearm. His Beretta pistol was replaced by a Walther pistol. On the day of the take the pistol that was to be used was not going to be available, so I took into the studio and used for the scene this pistol which I have had for many years. (It was fully functional at the time, I have since removed the firing pin). This pistol is there for the first one ever to appear in a James Bond film. Yours very sincerely, John Bernard Lee"

Bernard Lee played the role of M in 11 Bond films, from Dr. No. (1962) to Moonraker (1979).

The auction websites stated that the Walther PPK was the personal property of Bernard Lee (who played M) and was gifted to the vendor (referred to as 'your boy' in above letter). The auction website claimed that according to EON Productions - the 'call list' for this scene (list of props required for filming) included 'a gun' however, said gun was not available at the time of filming, so Bernard Lee brought in his own. Later in the film, a Walther PP, not a PPK, was used. The Auction stated that it was likely that Bernard Lee's 'live and unregistered' PPK was inappropriate for filming on location and EON's PP was the only substitute available. According to Humbert & Ellis this was therefore the first of the famous James Bond Walther PPKs to appear in a Bond film.

Bond fans on AJB were quick to point out that the gun in the particular scene was actually a PP as well, not a PPK, casting doubts over the story of Lee and the claims of the auction house.

Bids for this item were about to start at £30,000, but now the auction is taken off altogether.

It is not yet known if the item will still be auctioned with a different, more nuanced story.

On February 7th 2019, Ewbank's auction house will offer James Bond props, toys, memorabilia and posters at their Bond & Beyond auction.

The ‘Bond And Beyond’ auction begins at midday, and will be held at Ewbank’s Burnt Common auction rooms, just off the A3 near Guildford. More than 250 lots of from across the myriad films and books will be on sale at a range of price points to satisfy collectors of all levels.

One of the most valuable pieces for sale is an Omega Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean 'James Bond Quantum of Solace 007' stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. nr 222.30.46.20.01.001.

With an estimate of between £2,000 and £4,000, the unworn watch comes boxed, with leather card holder, instructions, warranty, and certificate.

Another Omega, a Seamaster Professional Diver 2537.80.00 Wristwatch - 40 Years of James Bond Limited Edition from 2002, is expected to fetch between £1,000 - €1,800.

THis Bond watch has a 007 monogrammed blue dial with date aperture, rotating bezel, inscribed '40 years of James Bond 04060/10'007', and comes in box with leather wallet, warranty card, pictograms, certificate & operating instructions.

Another highlight is a collection of as-new 20 cased Swatch watches, celebrating Bond’s 40th anniversary, has a guide price of between £800 and £1,200.

All come with carded sleeves, are in tins and collectively are in a metal Swatch 007 suitcase. Watches commemorating all 20 Bond films to that date, including Dr No, Thunderball, Live and Let Die, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and The Spy Who Loved Me, are included.

Not a real watch, but a coveted collectible is a 1966 Gilbert Spy Watch, with secret sighting lenses in hard plastic case, estimated at between £150 and £250.

A real production used prop is this Walther P99 prop rubber stunt gun, made for use by Pierce Brosnan in the Stealth boat scenes in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).

This item was Lot 61 in Christies 14th February 2001 auction. The gun comes with original sale tag attached. According to the vendor at the time, this gun is one of only five rubber stunt guns made for the stealth boat scenes in the film.

Having been associated with the Walther PPK since the first Bond film Dr. No, thirty-five years later, in Tomorrow Never Dies, Bond changes his gun for a new model, the Walther P99, given to him by Red Chinese agent, Wai Lin (Michelle Yeoh).

Many posters advertising the Bond films are going under the hammer, plus a more unusual one, advertising Aston Martin, which has been consigned for sale by a family-owned dealership.

Bearing the tagline, 'Bond Drives an Aston...Naturally' the poster is taken from the 1965 release of Thunderball, starring Sean Connery, and has been valued at between £1,000 and £2,000. It has been in the family’s possession since its issue when it was given to them by Aston Martin. It comes with a signed letter of authenticity from the dealership will be supplied to the purchaser.

Another interesting poster is one advertising the 1967 film You Only Live Twice, which bears an illustration of the infamous bath tub scene. Estimate between £1,000 and £1,500.

Among the many items of memorabilia and toys is a Lone Star Thunderball Harpoon Gun, with dart, boxed, valued at between £300 and £500.

A 12-inch high Gilbert action figure of Sean Connery in Thunderball has a guide price between £150 and £250.

Two SD Studios Golden Gun replicas will be offered. These rare collectibles are highly sought after and one is expected to fetch £3,000 - £5,000, while another SD Studios gun personally signed by Christopher Lee might fetch £7,000 - £10,000.

Other interesting items for lifestyle collectors are two pairs of S.T. Dupont James Bond cufflinks, both expected to fetch £300 - £500.

A pair of S.T. Dupont 5166 Bullet Cufflinks, each in the form of a bullet with engraved 007 logo, is quite rare and sough after, and some are offered on eBay for high prices.

A pair of S.T. Dupont Ingot Cufflinks is coated with palladium metal finish with engraved 007 logo. The sides have red garnet stones. There are currently a few of these S.T. Dupont James Bond Ingot Cufflinks on eBay.

For a complete overview of lots, visit the Ewbank's Auctions website, or visit Ewbanks during one of the viewing times:

Monday 4 February 2019: 9am-5pm
Tuesday 5 February 2019: 9am-7pm
Wednesday 6 February 2019: 9am-5pm
Morning of sale

A brooch worn by Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny in two James Bond films will be sold at auction at Ewbank's.

Gold and turquoise insect brooch - photo © Ewbank's

Miss Moneypenny can be spotted wearing the brooch in the 1969 Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, during the wedding scene at the end of the film, and once more in the 1983 film Octopussy, in M's office scene.

Miss Moneypenny (Lois Maxwell) wears the brooch during the wedding scene in On Her Majesty's Secret Service
photo © United Artists, EON, Danjaq

The gold and turquoise insect brooch features wings set with diamonds, ruby eyes, and a polished turquoise stone body.

Gold and turquoise insect brooch - photo © Ewbank's

The stamp marks are unclear, mounted in yellow metal testing as 18 ct. The size: 4.8 x 5 cm (1.89" x 1,97").

Miss Moneypenny (Lois Maxwell) wears the brooch in her office in Octopussy
screenshot © MGM/UA, United International Pictures, Danjaq

The brooch was purchased by the current owner at Christies James Bond sale in London on 14 February 2001 (the same sale where the GoldenEye Aston Martin DB5 was sold), where it was named "The Property Of Lois Maxwell", Lot 162.

The price realised in 2001 was £3,055 with an estimate of £1,500 - £2,000. The estimate of the brooch for the upcoming Ewbank's auction is £2,000 - £4,000.

UPDATE: final hammer price on June 20th was £3,800.

The brooch is Lot 225 of the Ewbanks Jewellery, Watches & Coins Sale on Wednesday 20th of June 2018, at 10:00am in Surrey. Viewing times: Saturday 16 June: 10am-2pm, Monday 18 June: 9am-5pm and Tuesday 19 June: 9am-7pm.

For more information visit ewbankauctions.co.uk

A 2014 Land Rover Defender SVX used during the filming of SPECTRE will be auctioned during the 2018 Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 13th 2018.

The car with special 007 registration no. "OO07 SVX" was used during the filming of the James Bond movie SPECTRE (2015). The Defender is one of ten built, based on a Defender 110 crew-cab model. Each of the 10 models was extensively modified and upgraded by Land Rover SVO (Special Vehicle Operations).

The estimated sale price for this unique car is £220,000 - 250,000 (€250,000 - 290,000 / $290,000 - 330,000).

Unlike most of the other SPECTREs, which were used only for publicity purposes or not at all, this example was used extensively in the filming and still has marks on its bonnet left by the stuntmen. Unusually, it retains its mechanical handbrake and 'SVX' boot badges (most of the other vehicles had theirs removed) and also key tags identifying it as an official film car, etc. The first private owner had the pick of all ten SPECTRE Defenders and chose this one as it is the most significant.

Representing a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the most memorable' Bond' vehicles of recent times, this imposing Spectre Defender if offered with the owner's wallet containing the handbook and (blank) service booklet; current MoT certificate; UK V5C document for the most appropriate registration 'OO07 SVX'; and a framed presentation featuring movie stills, the shooting schedule, and an Austrian licence plate.

In its standard form the friendly and familiar Defender would have lacked the aura of menace required for the SPECTRE vehicles, so the ten movie cars were sent to marque specialists Bowler, a company recognised for over 30 years as market leaders in the design, engineering, and production of class-leading custom vehicles. Bowler then transformed them from standard Defender 110 crew-cab models into vehicles worthy of a Bond villain. Finished in sinister Santorini Black, the result was the SVX, or SPECTRE Defender.

The transformation's most striking element is the huge 37"-diameter all-terrain tyres, which has given the SPECTRE Defender the nickname 'Bigfoot'. Built to Bowler's racing specification, the suspension incorporates Rose joints and Bilstein rally dampers.

The interior features Recaro seats with 4-point harnesses, while the full roll cage runs both internally and externally.

The engine too has been significantly upgraded, producing 185bhp (up from the stock 120 horsepower) and 368lb/ft of torque.

At the same auction, an Aston Martin DB5 used in GoldenEye will be offered.

More information about the SPECTRE Defender and auction on Bonhams.com.

Thanks to Frank Anderson for the alert

Retired Royal Navy officer Gordon Joslin has revealed that the belt famously worn by Ursula Andress in Dr. No was his Navy belt, The Times and Mail Online report.

Retired Royal Navy officer Gordon Joslin with a different, but similar model Royal Navy belt
Photo © SWNS.com

The webbing belt with brass buckles is wrapped around the waist of Ursula Andress as part of her swim suit that she wore in the first James Bond film Dr. No (1962), in the famous scene where she, as Honey Ryder in Jamaica, walks out of the sea onto the beach.

According to Gordon Joslin, 83, he came to Ms Andress’s rescue when she was filming the scene. The Swiss-born actress thought her costume ‘was missing something’, so a member of the film crew was despatched to ask sailors from the frigate HMS Troubridge who were on the beach to help out.

Retired Royal Navy officer Gordon Joslin with a different, but similar model Royal Navy belt
Photo © SWNS.com

Mr Joslin - then a 28-year-old acting sick-berth petty officer - recalled: ‘The petty officer looked at me and said, ‘Let’s have your webbing belt.’ He grabbed it off me and it was wrapped around Ursula Andress’s hips. I didn’t get it back."

Ursula Andress then filmed the scene again, rising from the sea, shells in hand, discarding her facemask, singing Under The Mango Tree, walking up the sugar-white beach.

These two photos of Ursula Andress wearing the belt in Dr No were part of the bikini lot at the 2001 Christie's James Bond Auction

Ursula Andress has recalled her memories of working on the first Bond film and has said: "This bikini made me into a success. As a result of starring in 'Dr.No' as the first Bond girl, I was given the freedom to take my pick of future roles, and to become financially independent... My entrance in the film wearing the bikini on that beautiful beach seems to now be regarded as a classical moment in cinema, and made me world famous as 'The Bond Girl'

Joslin was prompted to reveal his secret after spotting a picture of Ms Andress in the bikini in The Mail on Sunday’s You magazine last month.

He said he saw Dr. No soon after its release. "I went to see the film at the cinema in Portsmouth. I watched it and said, ‘Here is my belt, here it comes’, but nobody really believed me."

Another member of HMS Troubridge’s crew recalled in 2001: "Our recompense was to have lunch with the delectable Ms Andress, who sadly covered herself up with a negligee. We also took back a cheque for the ship’s welfare fund. The ammunition belt… was written off as lost overboard."

2001 Christie's Auction
The belt and the bikini set worn by Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder in Dr. No were auctioned in the Christie's James Bond auction on 14 February 2001 (coincidentally Bond Lifestyle has been reporting about other items from that same auction recently, including the GoldenEye Aston Martin DB5 and Moneypenny's brooch).

The original bikini and belt were sold at the 2001 Christie's James Bond auction
Photo © Christie's

The bikini outfit was sold by Andress hereself, who said she found the outfit in her attic. It was purchased for £41,125 (including tax and commission) by Robert Earl, owner of the Planet Hollywood restaurant chain, to display at his outlet in Times Square, New York and later in London. The set has also been displayed at the Designing 007 Fifty Years Of Bond exhibition.

The Christie's lot description gives more detailed information on the bikini, but doesn't mention the origin of the belt: "A bikini of ivory 'cotton' worn by Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder in the 1962 United Artists/Eon film Dr. No, the two-piece costume comprising a top, constructed from Andress' own under-wired brassière, covered in ivory cotton, the cups decorated with a dart detail, gathered at the centre and decorated with a bow detail, the bikini briefs, cut across the grain, gathered at the hips and embellished with decorative straps, fastening at the left-hand side and lined in cotton -- the bikini designed by Andress in conjunction with the film's director, Terence Young and made in Jamaica by a West-Indian dressmaker known to Andress and Young; it was the only one made for and worn by Andress as Honey Ryder and had been designed to be a practical working 'action' garment suitable to withstand the rigours Andress' role imposed on it"

Sources: Mail, Times, Christies, SWNS

The GoldenEye Aston Martin DB5 and a SPECTRE Land Rover Defender were sold to the same new owner at the Bonhams Goodwood Festical Of Speed Sale on July 13th, 2018.

1965 Aston Martin DB5 from GoldenEye
The 1965 Aston Martin DB5 driven by James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) in the 1995 Bond film GoldenEye sold for £1,750,000 (approx. €2m / $2.3m) excl. fees, which is £1,961,500 including fees (approx. €2.2m / $2.6m). The estimate was £1,200,000 - £1,600,000 (€1.4m - €1.8m / $1.6m - $2.1m) and bidding started at £900.000. Bidding quickly went up to £1.5m, and then slowly went up to the final bid of £1,750,000. The identity of the winning bidder was not revealed at the time of the auction.
UPDATE: New York based museum Spyscape has announced it bought the Aston Marton DB5 - read more here.

The DB5 has become synonymous with James Bond, and this example featured in the famous opening chase scene of GoldenEye where Bond dices with arch villainess Xenia Onatopp in her Ferrari F355 GTS through the hills above Monaco.

2001 Auction
In 2001 the car was first sold at auction. Entrepreneur Max Reid patiently held on through fierce bidding to purchase the 1965 Aston Martin DB5 used in the film GoldenEye on the 14th February 2001 at Christies.

The sale was one of more than 250 lots from all 21 Bond films, all for auction at the largest ever sale of gadgets and garments from 007 movies.

The 1965 Aston Martin DB5 was sold for £157,750 and made the Guinness book of World Records as the highest price ever paid for James Bond memorabilia at the time.

Following the sale Mr Reid said: "I think I got the Aston Martin for a bargain, a great price and I would have paid much more for it. February 14 is a big day for my wife. I had two reasons for the purchase - it's a great present for my wife and it will be wonderful publicity for my business as well. This is the first auction I have been to, but I am a big fan of James Bond."

The entrepreneur now got a great return on his investment.

All photos of the DB5 © Marc Wilmot

Land Rover Defender SVX Big Foot from SPECTRE
A 2014 Land Rover Defender SVX used during the filming of SPECTRE was sold for £325,000 (€370,000 / $430,000), to the same person that just bought the Aston Martin DB5 from GoldenEye. The estimated sale price for this car was £220,000 - 250,000 (€250,000 - 290,000 / $290,000 - 330,000) and bidding started at £140,000.

The car with special 007 registration no. "OO07 SVX" was used during the filming of the James Bond movie SPECTRE (2015) for the scenes hat take place in Sölden, Austria. The Defender is one of ten built, based on a Defender 110 crew-cab model. Each of the 10 models was extensively modified and upgraded by Land Rover SVO (Special Vehicle Operations).

Unlike most of the other SPECTREs, which were used only for publicity purposes or not at all, this example was used extensively in the filming and still has marks on its bonnet left by the stuntmen. Unusually, it retains its mechanical handbrake and 'SVX' boot badges (most of the other vehicles had theirs removed) and also key tags identifying it as an official film car, etc. The first private owner had the pick of all ten SPECTRE Defenders and chose this one as it is the most significant.

Representing a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the most memorable' Bond' vehicles of recent times, this imposing Spectre Defender if offered with the owner's wallet containing the handbook and (blank) service booklet; current MoT certificate; UK V5C document for the most appropriate registration 'OO07 SVX'; and a framed presentation featuring movie stills, the shooting schedule, and an Austrian licence plate.

In its standard form the friendly and familiar Defender would have lacked the aura of menace required for the SPECTRE vehicles, so the ten movie cars were sent to marque specialists Bowler, a company recognised for over 30 years as market leaders in the design, engineering, and production of class-leading custom vehicles. Bowler then transformed them from standard Defender 110 crew-cab models into vehicles worthy of a Bond villain. Finished in sinister Santorini Black, the result was the SVX, or SPECTRE Defender.

The transformation's most striking element is the huge 37"-diameter all-terrain tyres, which has given the SPECTRE Defender the nickname 'Bigfoot'. Built to Bowler's racing specification, the suspension incorporates Rose joints and Bilstein rally dampers.

The interior features Recaro seats with 4-point harnesses, while the full roll cage runs both internally and externally.

The engine too has been significantly upgraded, producing 185bhp (up from the stock 120 horsepower) and 368lb/ft of torque.

1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato '2 VEV'
Although the Aston Martin DB5 and the Land Rover Defender were major Bond related attractions of the auction, the most expensive star of the show was the 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato, Registration no. 2 VEV, which sold £10,081,500 (excl. premiums) making it the most valuable British motor car ever to be offered at a European auction.

The 2018 edition of the Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction organised by Prop Store once again features rare and screen-used James Bond items. The live auction will take place on September 20th, 2018. People can attend the live auction in London or bid via the live online bidding system. The auction features 600 original props, costumes and more from over 200 films and television shows.

Highlights include a miniature submarine from Die Another Day, a Brioni shirt worn by Pierce Brosnan, Tom Ford sunglasses worn by Daniel Craig, Bogner sunglasses worn by Roger Moore. Below you can find a list of the James Bond items that will be auctioned.

The Auction takes place on Thursday September 20th at the ODEON BFI IMAX, Waterloo, London (the auction is actually held in the comfort of the IMAX theatre). Pre-auction drinks reception starts at 10.30am - 11.45am and the Live Auction commences at midday running through to about 10pm.

A museum-grade exhibition showcasing some of the auction lots will be on display at the ODEON BFI IMAX from September 6th - September 20th 10am - 9pm, where you can get up close and personal with these iconic pieces of film history.

Below you can find a sneak preview of the James Bond items that will be on auction.

Enzo Sciotti Signed Hand-Painted Concept Poster Art
DR. NO (1962)

A hand-painted poster artwork from Terence Young’s spy film Dr. No. Designed and executed by Italian artist Enzo Sciotti, the painting features a full-body view of James Bond (Sean Connery) standing in his iconic pose with his gun alongside a scantily clad Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) and two naked women. Surrounding them are headshots of Bond and Ryder in various stages of completion.

The artwork consists of a mixture of pen-and-ink drawings and watercolour painted elements, presented on thick white card. It is signed in black ink by Sciotti on the bottom left corner. The reverse displays a pencil-drawn concept for an Italian poster featuring the film Escape From The Bronx; which is also signed by the artist. The painting shows some edge wear and creases on all four corners and three pinholes along the top edge. Dimensions: 31.5 cm x 45 cm (12 ½” x 17 ¾”)

Estimate: £1,500 – 2,500

Q’s (Desmond Llewelyn) Touring Briefcase Gadget Knife, Autographed Photo and Book
JAMES BOND: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963)

Q’s (Desmond Llewelyn) touring briefcase gadget knife from Terence Young’s Bond movie From Russia with Love. The head of the Q branch provided Bond (Sean Connery) with a Swaine Adeney Brigg attaché case which contained a throwing knife in a hidden compartment.

Desmond Lleweyln attended many Bond-themed events and exhibitions, taking a special-effects version of the briefcase seen in the film. This particular knife was custom-made to slot into a compartment on the left side of Llewelyn’s touring briefcase.

The knife consists of a blade which features the etched text “Left Side” and a handle with a wooden grip. The majority of the faux-silver paint has worn away over time and the blade displays minor scratches. The lot includes an autographed photo of Desmond Llewelyn with the briefcase showcasing the knives sticking out, and an autographed copy of Q: The Biography of Desmond Llewelyn (Sandy Hernu, SB Publications, 2000). Dimensions (blade): 20.5 cm x 4 cm x 0.5 cm (8 ¼” x 1 ¾” x ¼”); (book): 24.5 cm x 17 cm x 1.5 cm (9 ¾” x 6 ¾” x ¾”); (still): 26 cm x 20 cm (10 ¼” x 8”)

£1,500-2,500

Gyrojet Rifle
JAMES BOND: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967)

A Gyrojet rifle from Lewis Gilbert’s Bond movie You Only Live Twice. Rifles were part of the weaponry at Tanaka’s (Tetsurô Tanba) ninja camp and were carried by the ninjas as they helped Bond (Sean Connery) infiltrate Blofeld’s (Donald Pleasence) volcanic lair.
The custom-made rifle is based on an MBA Gyrojet and is constructed from fibreglass. The majority of the weapon is finished in brown to replicate the appearance of wood, and the trigger and barrel are finished in black to resemble metal. The rifle displays minor wear and cracks on the paint finish, with marks from production use. Dimensions: 83 cm x 5 cm x 16 cm (32 ¾” x 2” x 6 ¼”)
£800-1,200

James Bond (Roger Moore) Scuba Diver Model Miniature
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981)

A James Bond (Roger Moore) scuba diver model miniature from John Glen’s Bond movie For Your Eyes Only. Miniature versions of Bond and Melina (Carole Bouquet) in their diving suits were used for shots in which the pair narrowly escaped the exploding shipwrecked St Georges with the ATAC device intact.

Created by renowned visual effects supervisor Derek Meddings, the 007 figure is wearing a yellow plastic diving suit decorated with utility straps, and is mounted on a metal base. It is carrying a blue resin torch and the ATAC device, with button detailing applied. Made of resin, the helmet features a transparent section and faux-silver breathing apparatus, with tubes connecting to a wooden backpack. The model’s face is visible through the helmet, with painted facial features, and the silicone hands show cast-in nail detailing. The backpack contains electronic components, with exposed wiring running from it down to the torch, which would have illuminated. The electronics remain untested. Several marks are present on the diving suit, and the model and base show signs of paint wear from production use. Dimensions: 38 cm x 13 cm x 22 cm (15” x 5 ¼” x 8 ¾”)

£3,000-5,000

James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Bogner Sunglasses
A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)

James Bond’s (Roger Moore) white Willy Bogner 7003 Eschenbach sunglasses from John Glen’s Bond movie A View to a Kill. Bond wore his sunglasses during the film’s pre-credits sequence as he braved the tundra of Siberia in search of a Soviet microchip.
Made by the German ski-clothing manufacturer Bogner — which provided ski wear for Bond in multiple films through the 1970s and ’80s — the sunglasses feature white plastic frames, black metal arms and grey-tinted, Bogner-branded plastic lenses. The glasses display some marks to the inside of the lenses from storage and the frames are slightly discoloured as a result of age. However, they remain in very good overall condition.
£3,000 – 5,000

HK21 Boat-Mounted Gun
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A Heckler & Koch HK21 boat-mounted gun from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. A HK21 featured in one of the film’s most exciting pursuit sequences, mounted to the back of the speedboat driven by the Cigar Girl (Maria Grazia Cucinotta) as she was chased by Bond (Pierce Brosnan) down the Thames.

This version of the weapon was made for the stunt sequence in which Bond drove into the speedboat, breaking the gun from its mounting. Cast from dense rubber, the gun is a heavily modified version of a HK21 machine gun with an additional plastic faux scope and PSG-1 stock.

Finished in black, brown and white paint, the gun features a textured grip and comes attached to a mount. The mounted weapon shows signs of production use, including minor scratches and paint wear on the scope, and the lot is accompanied by a Bapty Ltd letter of authenticity. Dimensions: 136 cm x 24 cm x 32 cm (53 ½” x 9 ½” x 12 ¾”)

£2,000-3,000

Renard’s (Robert Carlyle) Nuclear Silo Jacket
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

Renard’s (Robert Carlyle) nuclear silo jacket from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. Renard wore his Nuclear jacket at the underground ICBM site, where Agent 007 (Pierce Brosnan) attempted to stop the Russian extremist and his henchmen from stealing an active nuclear warhead.

The jacket is made from navy blue cotton, with reflective strips attached on both sleeves and a zip running down the front. An embroidered Russian star insignia with Greek lettering decorates the garment, and an Angels Costumiers label reading “Robert Carlisle, Jan 1999, NO1” is adhered to the lining at the neckline. The emblem on the front pocket has become partially detached and the jacket displays marks from production use.
£600-800

$100,000 Casino L’or Noir Chip
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A $100,000 Casino L’or Noir chip from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. High-value chips were used by the glamorous clientele at Casino L’or Noir, owned by Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane). James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) visited the casino to retrieve information on the Russian terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle).

Made of plastic, the gold-coloured chip displays an ornate, printed black design, which features a side-profile image of Zukovsky, card house symbols, the name of the casino and the denomination of the chip. The chip shows signs of wear due to production use, including light scratches and minor marks on the plastic. Dimensions: 14 cm x 6.5 cm x 0.5 cm (5 ½” x 2 ½” x ¼”)
£400-600

$10,000 Casino L’or Noir Casino Chip
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A $10,000 Casino L’or Noir chip from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. High value chips were used by the clientele at Casino L’or Noir, owned by ex-KGB agent Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane). James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) visited the casino to retrieve information on the Russian terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle).

Made from plastic, the silver-coloured chip displays an ornate printed black design which features a side profile image of Zukovsky, card house symbols, the name of the casino and the denomination of the chip. There are signs of wear from use on production, including minor scratches and marks on the plastic. Dimensions: 14 cm x 6.5 cm x 0.5 cm (5 ½” x 2 ½” x ¼”)
£400-600

Victor-Class Submarine Model Miniature
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A Victor-class submarine model miniature from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) and Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards) successfully controlled the submarine’s detonation during the film’s climatic scenes, after terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle) unsuccessfully inserted a plutonium rod in the submarine’s reactor.

Constructed by Turks Shipyard, this large remote-control model miniature was used for underwater exterior shots of the submarine. Based on the design of vintage Soviet Victor-class nuclear submarines, this version has no capacity for a crew and would have been controlled by one person wearing full diving equipment with breathing apparatus.

Weighing approximately five tonnes, the model comprises an internal frame constructed from a combination of plywood and metal, with a black fibreglass exterior shell featuring multiple small square faux-ballast tank ports. Various features adorn the outside of the submarine, including eight oval-shaped torpedo launchers at the front, moveable sail planes, a rudder, a metal brass-coloured propeller, an opening hatch at the top and three winch points for transportation purposes. Four air tanks, a hydraulic control mechanism and ballast tanks are housed inside the piece, with an engine fitted towards the back and the base of the model is hollow.

Due to being stored outside for many years, the submarine displays signs of wear, including paint wear, missing decals and signs of the wood weakening at the top. The model is missing aerials, plates at the stern and the submarine’s propeller cap.
Dimensions: 1,450 cm x 248 cm x 260 cm (571” x 97 ¾” x 102 ½”)

£10,000–20,000

Main Cast and Crew Chairbacks
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)

A set of chairbacks from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. These chairbacks were fitted onto director-style chairs, used by cast and crew members who worked on the production.

The lot comprises five chairbacks featuring the names of Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Judy Dench and producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Made of black canvas fabric, the five chairbacks display various visible lines of stitching and the names embroidered in white. The set displays marks, loose threads, discolouration on some of the embroidered names and minor wear from production use.
£600-800

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Brioni Floral Shirt
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Brioni floral shirt from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. The garment screen matches to the scenes in Cuba, where Bond tracked Zao (Rick Yune) to the island of Isla Los Organos and had his first encounter with NSA agent Jinx Johnson (Halle Berry).

The shirt is made by Italian tailor house Brioni, which created bespoke garments for several Bond films after being introduced to the franchise by costume designer Lindy Hemming. Made from textured blue cotton, the shirt shows an embroidered floral pattern and features six white buttons attached to the front. The left breast features a pocket, and a Brioni label with “1” handwritten in black is adhered to the inside. The shirt displays light plucks from production use and loose threads on the buttonholes. The lot is accompanied by a Brioni letter of authenticity.
£1,500-2,500

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Shoulder Holster
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) shoulder holster from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. Bond wore his holster during a virtual-reality skills test in which he shot several simulated terrorists and saved M (Judi Dench).
Weapons and equipment for many Bond films were provided by the armourers Bapty & Co. Lined with brown suede fabric, the black leather rig has a popper fastening at the bottom, allowing a Walther P99 pistol to be securely attached within. The holster features a leather strap with plastic adjustable buckles, a long black utility strap and a thick piece of elastic with a hidden adhered metal clip. Signs of wear are present, including minor scratches and light wear to the leather and metal components. The lot is accompanied by a Bapty letter of authenticity. 
£2,000-3,000

$1,000,000 Montenegro Casino Royale Chip
JAMES BOND: CASINO ROYALE (2006)

A $1,000,000 casino chip from Martin Campbell’s Casino Royale. Casino chips were used during the high-stakes poker game between James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) at the Casino Royale in Montenegro.

The casino chip is made of pearlescent blue plastic with gold-and-red accents at the centre. “Casino Royale $1,000,000 Montenegro” is printed on both sides in a gold-and-black font. The chip displays light scratches, but remains in very good condition. Dimensions (casino chip): 11.5 cm x 8 cm x 1 cm (4 ½” x 3 ¼” x ¼”)
£800-1,200

James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) Tom Ford FT108 Sunglasses
JAMES BOND: QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008)

James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) Tom Ford FT108 sunglasses from Marc Forster’s Quantum of Solace. Bond wore his sunglasses when he visited René Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini) in Italy to ask him to accompany him to Bolivia, and in the Atacama Desert before he confronted Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric).

Made by Tom Ford, the aviator-style sunglasses feature a brushed metal frame with blue-tinted lenses. The arms display black leather temple tips with the brand logo printed on both sides. The sunglasses are accompanied by an autographed photograph of Daniel Craig as James Bond, featuring an image of him wearing his sunglasses. The lot is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity from EON Productions.
£3,000-5,000

Another iteresting item of this auction is a jacket worn by Harrison Ford (as Han Solo) from Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), which has never been on auction before. The jacket is expected to fecth more than $1m.

For more information on the James Bond items, see the full list on the Prop Store website here, and for more items from other movies, visit the Prop Store website.

A Rolex Submariner used during the filming of Licence To Kill will be auctioned at Fellows Auctioneers in Birmingham. The magnificent timepiece - worn by Timothy Dalton’s stunt double during filming of the film in 1989 – is estimated at £60,000 - £90,000 in Fellows’ upcoming Watch Sale on Tuesday 30th October 2018.

The Rolex Submariner, reference 5513, was worn onscreen by Timothy Dalton’s stunt double, not Timothy Dalton himself. Interestingly enough, Dalton, as Bond, wears a Rolex Submariner ref. 16610 with date window at the 3 o'clock position, while this watch on auction worn by the stunt double is a 5513, without the date window.

The Rolex featured in a memorable scene during a car chase where 007 is driving a tanker truck in Mexico.

The watch comes with photos of the crew on set in Mexico, as well as paperwork from Rolex, a book detailing the making of the movie, a soundtrack album, and a certificate of authenticity from EON Productions (the film company).

A section of the Rolex was damaged during the stunt, and paperwork included with the item states that Rolex fixed the watch free of charge after the incident.

Licence to Kill was Timothy Dalton’s final appearance as 007 in the franchise, as well as the last film to feature a Rolex on Bond's wrist. In 1995, Pierce Brosnan took over as the famous British spy and Bond started wearing Omega watches.

Laura Bishop, Watch Manager at Fellows Auctioneers, said: “This is one of the rarest and most fascinating watches we have ever had up for auction at Fellows. It’s amazing to think this watch was on screen in a James Bond movie. The more I read about the provenance of the watch, and how it featured in such a classic Bond scene, the more excited I get about selling it.”

Bishop added: “We’ve sold a historic Panerai dating back to the Second World War this year, as well as a watch containing the world’s oldest rum, so this Rolex is the icing on the cake for our watch auctions. We are sure it will entice both lovers of Rolex and James Bond fans.”

The stunning timepiece will be on view in Fellows’ London and Birmingham offices leading up to the auction.

23rd October 2018 12pm - 7pm | London
27th October 2018 11am - 4pm | Birmingham
29th October 2018 10am - 4pm | Birmingham
30th October 2018 8.30am - 11am | Birmingham

To find out more about the Rolex, visit fellows.co.uk.

Over 400 cinema posters worth in excess of £250,000 ($330,000) will be auctioned by Prop Store on Tuesday 20th November 2018. The auction is to be held at Prop Store’s UK headquarters in Hertfordshire, UK.

The auction will host a huge James Bond poster collection including a full run of the first 25 years of Bond Quad posters from Dr No (1962) to The Living Daylights (1987).

The auction will be live-streamed online for fans to track the bidding on auction day. Items will be available to view by appointment at Prop Store in the run up to the auction, opening for registrations today (Monday 22nd October 2018) via www.propstore.com/posterauction

There are affordable posters for sale, with lots ranging from £50 - £100 (approx. $65 - $130), up to very rare collectible posters from £8,000 - £10,000 (approx. $10,500 - $13,100).

Top James Bond items to be sold at Prop Store’s Cinema Poster auction (with estimated sale prices) include:

Dr No Quad Poster (1962) £8k - £10k (approx. $10,500 - $13,100)

From Russia With Love Quad Poster (1963) £7k – £8k (approx. $9,200 - $10,500)

Thunderball Quad Poster (1965) £5k - £6k (approx. $6,500 - $7,900)

Goldfinger Quad Poster (1963) £3k - £4k (approx. $3,900 - $5,300)

Diamonds Are Forever: £500-£600 (approx. $650-$800)

A number of ready framed items which will make perfect Christmas gifts include a VIP SPECTRE poster estimated £600 - £700 (approx. $800 - $920).

Other highlights include artwork from Les Edwards (“The Thing”), plus Chantrell, Sciotti, Bysouth, Fair, Humphreys, Tanenbaum, Thurston and deMar, autographed posters including “Harry Potter” (signed by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint & Emma Watson), “Deadpool 2” (signed by Ryan Reynolds & Josh Brolin) and “The Greatest Showman” (signed by Hugh Jackman) and an extensive Star Wars collection including the Chaykin prototype poster, undated “Revenge of The Jedi”, the Chantrell “Oscars” & “non-Oscars” Quads & many more.

Bids can be placed online from anywhere in the world, by phone or in person. For all lots and bidding info, visit the PropStore website.

The Walther PPK that was handed to James Bond (Sean Connery) by 'M' (Bernard Lee) in the first Bond film Dr No (1962) is set to be auctioned on Thursday 6 December 2018 at Humbert & Ellis in the UK.

Update 28 November 2018: the provenance and claims about the appearance of the gun in Dr No is questioned, more on the AJB forum.

Update 29 November 2018: the auction has now been canceled by the auction house, after doubts about the provenance of the item.

Lot 441 at the Jewellery, Antiques, Registration Plates & Furniture Auction is a presentation case (52cm x 72cm), containing the actual (EU deactivated) Walther PPK pistol, a montage of facsimile James Bond advertising photographs and an engraved brass plate Walther PPK. Complete with current EU Deactivation Certificate No 3644 dated 23/1/2018 and bearing serial number 149894.

The item also comes with a signed letter from Bernard Lee, dated 1974, which explains how the gun ended up in the film.

"Dear Jane, I know you will not accept anything in return for all your help and the kindness that you and John have shown to me throughout these trying times but my conscience will not let it go unrewarded. Enclosed is a small token of my gratitude that I would like your boy to have as and when you see fit. This Walther pistol numbered 149894 is a small piece of 007 history. As you are aware I have played the part of M in several of the James Bond films. The first of these, Doctor No contained a scene in which Sean was scolded by myself about his choice of firearm. His Beretta pistol was replaced by a Walther pistol. On the day of the take the pistol that was to be used was not going to be available, so I took into the studio and used for the scene this pistol which I have had for many years. (It was fully functional at the time, I have since removed the firing pin). This pistol is there for the first one ever to appear in a James Bond film. Yours very sincerely, John Bernard Lee"

Bernard Lee played the role of M in 11 Bond films, from Dr. No. (1962) to Moonraker (1979).

The auction websites states that the Walther PPK was the personal property of Bernard Lee (who played M) and was gifted to the vendor (referred to as 'your boy' in above letter). The auction website claims that according to EON Productions - the 'call list' for this scene (list of props required for filming) included 'a gun' however, said gun was not available at the time of filming, so Bernard Lee brought in his own. Later in the film, a Walther PP, not a PPK, was in fact used - and likely Bernard Lee's 'live and unregistered' PPK was inappropriate for filming on location and EON's PP was the only substitute available. According to Humbert & Ellis this is therefore the first of the famous James Bond Walther PPKs to appear in a Bond film.

Bids for this item starts at £30,000.

For bidding and information visit the-saleroom.com.Update 28 November 2018: the auction has now been canceled by the auction house, after doubts about the provenance of the item.

Sources: Humbert & Ellis, BBC, IMFDB
Photos © Humbert & Ellis
Thanks to Frank for the alert

The auction of a Walther PPK claimed to be the first PPK in a Bond film has been cancelled by the auction house Humbert & Ellis.

News about auction of the PPK was reported by BBC and picked up by other websites including Bond Lifestyle, but quickly garnered scepticism from Bond fans about the provenance of the gun.

A statement by Humbert & Ellis on their website reads:

“Lot 441 the ‘Bond Gun’ has regretfully been withdrawn from sale. Accordingly it will not feature in our forthcoming auction of December 6th”

The PPK on offer came with a signed letter from Bernard Lee, dated 1974, which supposedly explained how the gun ended up in the film.

"Dear Jane, I know you will not accept anything in return for all your help and the kindness that you and John have shown to me throughout these trying times but my conscience will not let it go unrewarded. Enclosed is a small token of my gratitude that I would like your boy to have as and when you see fit. This Walther pistol numbered 149894 is a small piece of 007 history. As you are aware I have played the part of M in several of the James Bond films. The first of these, Doctor No contained a scene in which Sean was scolded by myself about his choice of firearm. His Beretta pistol was replaced by a Walther pistol. On the day of the take the pistol that was to be used was not going to be available, so I took into the studio and used for the scene this pistol which I have had for many years. (It was fully functional at the time, I have since removed the firing pin). This pistol is there for the first one ever to appear in a James Bond film. Yours very sincerely, John Bernard Lee"

Bernard Lee played the role of M in 11 Bond films, from Dr. No. (1962) to Moonraker (1979).

The auction websites stated that the Walther PPK was the personal property of Bernard Lee (who played M) and was gifted to the vendor (referred to as 'your boy' in above letter). The auction website claimed that according to EON Productions - the 'call list' for this scene (list of props required for filming) included 'a gun' however, said gun was not available at the time of filming, so Bernard Lee brought in his own. Later in the film, a Walther PP, not a PPK, was used. The Auction stated that it was likely that Bernard Lee's 'live and unregistered' PPK was inappropriate for filming on location and EON's PP was the only substitute available. According to Humbert & Ellis this was therefore the first of the famous James Bond Walther PPKs to appear in a Bond film.

Bond fans on AJB were quick to point out that the gun in the particular scene was actually a PP as well, not a PPK, casting doubts over the story of Lee and the claims of the auction house.

Bids for this item were about to start at £30,000, but now the auction is taken off altogether.

It is not yet known if the item will still be auctioned with a different, more nuanced story.

On February 7th 2019, Ewbank's auction house will offer James Bond props, toys, memorabilia and posters at their Bond & Beyond auction.

The ‘Bond And Beyond’ auction begins at midday, and will be held at Ewbank’s Burnt Common auction rooms, just off the A3 near Guildford. More than 250 lots of from across the myriad films and books will be on sale at a range of price points to satisfy collectors of all levels.

One of the most valuable pieces for sale is an Omega Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean 'James Bond Quantum of Solace 007' stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. nr 222.30.46.20.01.001.

With an estimate of between £2,000 and £4,000, the unworn watch comes boxed, with leather card holder, instructions, warranty, and certificate.

Another Omega, a Seamaster Professional Diver 2537.80.00 Wristwatch - 40 Years of James Bond Limited Edition from 2002, is expected to fetch between £1,000 - €1,800.

THis Bond watch has a 007 monogrammed blue dial with date aperture, rotating bezel, inscribed '40 years of James Bond 04060/10'007', and comes in box with leather wallet, warranty card, pictograms, certificate & operating instructions.

Another highlight is a collection of as-new 20 cased Swatch watches, celebrating Bond’s 40th anniversary, has a guide price of between £800 and £1,200.

All come with carded sleeves, are in tins and collectively are in a metal Swatch 007 suitcase. Watches commemorating all 20 Bond films to that date, including Dr No, Thunderball, Live and Let Die, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and The Spy Who Loved Me, are included.

Not a real watch, but a coveted collectible is a 1966 Gilbert Spy Watch, with secret sighting lenses in hard plastic case, estimated at between £150 and £250.

A real production used prop is this Walther P99 prop rubber stunt gun, made for use by Pierce Brosnan in the Stealth boat scenes in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).

This item was Lot 61 in Christies 14th February 2001 auction. The gun comes with original sale tag attached. According to the vendor at the time, this gun is one of only five rubber stunt guns made for the stealth boat scenes in the film.

Having been associated with the Walther PPK since the first Bond film Dr. No, thirty-five years later, in Tomorrow Never Dies, Bond changes his gun for a new model, the Walther P99, given to him by Red Chinese agent, Wai Lin (Michelle Yeoh).

Many posters advertising the Bond films are going under the hammer, plus a more unusual one, advertising Aston Martin, which has been consigned for sale by a family-owned dealership.

Bearing the tagline, 'Bond Drives an Aston...Naturally' the poster is taken from the 1965 release of Thunderball, starring Sean Connery, and has been valued at between £1,000 and £2,000. It has been in the family’s possession since its issue when it was given to them by Aston Martin. It comes with a signed letter of authenticity from the dealership will be supplied to the purchaser.

Another interesting poster is one advertising the 1967 film You Only Live Twice, which bears an illustration of the infamous bath tub scene. Estimate between £1,000 and £1,500.

Among the many items of memorabilia and toys is a Lone Star Thunderball Harpoon Gun, with dart, boxed, valued at between £300 and £500.

A 12-inch high Gilbert action figure of Sean Connery in Thunderball has a guide price between £150 and £250.

Two SD Studios Golden Gun replicas will be offered. These rare collectibles are highly sought after and one is expected to fetch £3,000 - £5,000, while another SD Studios gun personally signed by Christopher Lee might fetch £7,000 - £10,000.

Other interesting items for lifestyle collectors are two pairs of S.T. Dupont James Bond cufflinks, both expected to fetch £300 - £500.

A pair of S.T. Dupont 5166 Bullet Cufflinks, each in the form of a bullet with engraved 007 logo, is quite rare and sough after, and some are offered on eBay for high prices.

A pair of S.T. Dupont Ingot Cufflinks is coated with palladium metal finish with engraved 007 logo. The sides have red garnet stones. There are currently a few of these S.T. Dupont James Bond Ingot Cufflinks on eBay.

For a complete overview of lots, visit the Ewbank's Auctions website, or visit Ewbanks during one of the viewing times:

Monday 4 February 2019: 9am-5pm
Tuesday 5 February 2019: 9am-7pm
Wednesday 6 February 2019: 9am-5pm
Morning of sale

A 2015 Land Rover Defender used in the James Bond film SPECTRE (2015) is being offered for sale on the RM Sotheby's Auction in Essen, Germany on Thursday 11 April 2019. The car is one of just 10 originals built, of which eight are currently in private ownership. This particular Land Rover was damaged during filming for the Austrian mountaintop chase scene.

The vehicle, chassis number SALLDHSP8FA462376, was fitted with specialist hydraulics to ensure it flipped at precisely the right moment upon collision with the aircraft piloted by James Bond. It did, leaving the chassis bent with just 16 miles on the odometer. Though fully functional, the car is unsuitable to be driven on the road but is preserved exactly as the moment filming stopped.

The car features in the chase sequence that went down a mountain in the Austrian Alps, near Sölden, involving a Britten-Norman BN-2 airplane and Land Rover Defenders and Range Rover Sport. The stunt coordinator was tasked with creating a vehicle that could survive being struck by a plane, subsequently rolled, but that also looked aggressive and sinister. Jaguar Land Rover’s special operations team commissioned specialists Bowler to help. The firm was an obvious choice with a long history of developing Defenders for off-road motorsport and for defence clients, including the British Government.

The firm transformed 10 regular Santorini Black crew-cab 110s into the SVX Concept, or SPECTRE Defender. The cars featured huge 37-inch tyres, heavy-duty roll cages plus toughened suspensions with rose joints and Bilstein rally dampers. A hydraulic handbrake was installed, and its lever repositioned. The engine was tuned to give 180 bhp and Recaro seats fitted. Three ‘halo’ cars with high finishes were created for close-up shots while the rest were destroyed.

Movie cars like this rarely survive filming, but this example was spared. Defender production ended in January 2016, making this among the last of this iconic model. This car is therefore a must for Land Rover devotees or Bond memorabilia collectors.

Last year, on July 13th 2018, another 2014 Land Rover Defender SVX used during the filming of SPECTRE was auctioned during the 2018 Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction, where it was sold (to British chef and tv personality Gordon Ramsay) for £325,000 (€370,000 / $430,000). At that same auction, SpyScape bought the Aston Martin DB5 from GoldenEye for £2mn.

The Land Rover SVX Defender, lot number 123, offered in Essen without reserve and an expected price of €175.000 - €225.000.

Over 150 diverse automobile lots will be offered in Essen, Germany, when the two-day auction takes place on 11–12 April 2019. The new RM Sotheby's sale will form part of the 31st Techno-Classica Essen show in 2019 (10–14 April).

More information on the RM Sotheby's website.

All photos by Tom Gidden ©2019 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

It appeared that British chef and tv personality Gordon Ramsay was the buyer of the Land Rover Defender SVX Big Foot from SPECTRE at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Auction in August 2018.

The 2014 Land Rover Defender SVX wihth chassic nr SALLDHSP8FA462473, used during the filming of SPECTRE was sold for £325,000 (€370,000 / $430,000). At the time of the auction it was said that it was sold to the same person that bought the Aston Martin DB5 from GoldenEye (which turned out to be New York museum SPYSCAPE), but it later appeared that the lucky new owner was Gordon Ramsay. The estimated sale price for this car was £220,000 - 250,000 (€250,000 - 290,000 / $290,000 - 330,000) and bidding started at £140,000.

The British star was clearly very happy with his amazing purchase and showed the car on his Instagram page when he received it. See below some screenshots of the video posted on Instagram.

To see the video click on the "Toys" highlighted story on his Instagram page for this car and other cars from his collection.

The car with special 007 registration no. "OO07 SVX" was used during the filming of the James Bond movie SPECTRE (2015) for the scenes hat take place in Sölden, Austria. The Defender is one of ten built, based on a Defender 110 crew-cab model. Each of the 10 models was extensively modified and upgraded by Land Rover SVO (Special Vehicle Operations).

Unlike most of the other SPECTREs, which were used only for publicity purposes or not at all, this example was used extensively in the filming and still has marks on its bonnet left by the stuntmen. Unusually, it retains its mechanical handbrake and 'SVX' boot badges (most of the other vehicles had theirs removed) and also key tags identifying it as an official film car, etc. The first private owner had the pick of all ten SPECTRE Defenders and chose this one as it is the most significant.

Representing a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the most memorable' Bond' vehicles of recent times, this imposing Spectre Defender if offered with the owner's wallet containing the handbook and (blank) service booklet; current MoT certificate; UK V5C document for the most appropriate registration 'OO07 SVX'; and a framed presentation featuring movie stills, the shooting schedule, and an Austrian licence plate.

In its standard form the friendly and familiar Defender would have lacked the aura of menace required for the SPECTRE vehicles, so the ten movie cars were sent to marque specialists Bowler, a company recognised for over 30 years as market leaders in the design, engineering, and production of class-leading custom vehicles. Bowler then transformed them from standard Defender 110 crew-cab models into vehicles worthy of a Bond villain. Finished in sinister Santorini Black, the result was the SVX, or SPECTRE Defender.

The transformation's most striking element is the huge 37"-diameter all-terrain tyres, which has given the SPECTRE Defender the nickname 'Bigfoot'. Built to Bowler's racing specification, the suspension incorporates Rose joints and Bilstein rally dampers.

The interior features Recaro seats with 4-point harnesses, while the full roll cage runs both internally and externally.

The engine too has been significantly upgraded, producing 185bhp (up from the stock 120 horsepower) and 368lb/ft of torque.

At the same auction, the Aston Martin DB5 from GoldenEye was sold for £2mn.

A 2015 Land Rover Defender SVX used in the James Bond film SPECTRE was sold for €115,000 ($130,000 / £100,000) at the RM Sotheby's Auction in Essen, Germany on Thursday 11 April 2019.

The car was offered without reserve, and fetched less than the expected price of €175.000 - €225.000.

The Land Rover Defender with chassis nr SALLDHSP8FA462376 is one of just 10 originals built, of which eight are currently in private ownership. This particular Land Rover was damaged during filming for the Austrian mountaintop chase scene.

Though fully functional, the car is unsuitable to be driven on the road, but is preserved exactly as the moment filming stopped.

That's probably the main reason that the price didn't make the estimated price and is much lower than the £325,000 (€370,000 / $430,000) that Gordon Ramsey paid last year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed auction for another Land Rover Defender SVX also used in SPECTRE: that particular car was in much better condition and can actually be driven.

For more information and more photos of the Land Rover Defender SVX SPECTRE sold at RM Sotheby's, read our previous article about the car.