Rolls-Royce commemorates its 007 history with 1-of-1 Phantom
In September, I wrote Regarding the importance of the Rolls-Royce Phantom III, one of them appeared in the 1964 James Bond film "Goldfinger" as the villain's chauffeur and creative gold-smuggling vehicle. At the end of this article, I speculated that the automaker would launch a limited-edition Phantom VIII, styled after the black and yellow 1937 sedan from the film, to further "carry on the legacy of this extraordinary car, and that of Rolls-Royce." Ties to the James Bond film series.” Deville. I was right. kind of. Rolls-Royce has created a special extended version of the 2024 Phantom to commemorate the 60th anniversary of its ancestor's appearance in one of the most popular 007 films of all time, but that's it - just one Phantom Goldfinger. According to the company, it "incorporates some of the most extensively designed and handcrafted custom features ever produced," which required three years of ongoing development and the creation of several prototypes. Like the car in…
Pick of the Day: 1975 AMC Hornet
What is the cheapest Can you buy a James Bond car? Well, you know it's not an Aston Martin DB5, or a BMW Z8, or even a Lotus Esprit. Prices for all of these cars range from about $50,000 to about $1 million. There yes cars used in james bond movies and One of the most incredible 007 stunts of the 1970s: AMC Bumblebee. The Daily Pick is one of those cars, a 1975 AMC Hornet located in California and listed on ClassicCars.com. The example we have here is the exact same color combination used in The Man with the Golden Gun. The seller describes this Hornet as having the original six-cylinder engine that was refurbished in 2020 and paired with a three-speed Torque Command automatic transmission. They added that the car has a new paint job and a redone factory-correct interior. The car needs a carburetor gasket replaced, but the tires are new. When all was said and done,…
Aston Martin launches DB12 Goldfinger Edition to pay tribute to 007 History
This year is an important year James Bond fan and car enthusiast. It marks the 60th anniversary of the release of Goldfinger, which featured two important British cars: the Rolls-Royce Phantom III used by the villain in his gold-smuggling scheme and 007's Aston Martin DB5, the latter It later became one of the most famous cars in the world. No one understands this milestone better than Aston Martin, and to commemorate it, Aston Martin is launching 60 examples of the DB12 Goldfinger Edition. Photo credit: Aston Martin Like its DB5 ancestor, the DB12 Goldfinger Edition is crafted from silver birch. Of course, gold is also part of the color palette and is used on the side panels and various interior components (more on that below). Photo credit: Aston Martin Aston Martin didn't opt for gold wheels; instead, it gave the 21-inch rollers a silver-plated, multi-spoke design (but no tire shredders) to visually connect them to the DB5's wheels. More subtle…
The significance of the Rolls-Royce Phantom III
People have a tendency When you see an actor take on his first high-profile role, you assume he becomes an overnight success. This is not the case. His success is earned over many years, which many people never realize, and culminates in his appearance in a blockbuster film. The Rolls-Royce Phantom III may be an iconic part of the James Bond film series, as it was the villain's car in 1964's Goldfinger, but it achieved much more in the years before it hit the big screen. 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III V12 engine for sale on ClassicCars.com According to Rolls-Royce, as early as the early 1930s, Sir Henry Royce realized that the company's I6 engine was approaching the limits of technology. He also realized that more powerful V8, V12, and V16 engines produced by American automakers posed a threat to the company. To ensure Rolls-Royce's relevance, he developed a 7.3-liter V12 engine for the Phantom III, which was launched in 1936…
Celebrating 60th Anniversary of Goldfinger with Aston
james bond movies The series officially began with 1962's Dr. No. By 1964, it had hit several major milestones. That year, Goldfinger was released, a film that's a regular on lists of the best James Bond films of all time. Not only did it feature a unique henchman (Oddjob), a wealthy villain with an iconic name (Auric Goldfinger), and an over-the-top plot (irradiating the gold at Fort Knox to multiply the value of Goldfinger's stock), but it also featured the first true "Bond car." Yes, 007 drove different cars in the first two films, but none of them had the looks of an Aston Martin DB5, or—most importantly—the gadgets (unless you count the car phone in Bond's Bentley in From Russia With Love). This year is 60.day This year marks the 100th anniversary of the release of Goldfinger. To mark the occasion, Aston Martin has opened a 007-style pop-up store in London. On any given day, you can buy watches,…
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