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James Bond's Gun Sells for $437,000

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions, Men's Style


Back in November we broke the news that a Walther pistol wielded by Sean Connery as James Bond in the photo shoot used for the main image in the poster and advertising campaign for 1963's From Russia With Love (above) was being auctioned off at Christie's' Popular Culture: Film and Entertainment sale in London. Now the results of Nov. 25 sale are in, and the weapon – in actual fact an air gun – has sold for an astonishing $437,000, almost 14 times it's high pre-sale estimate of $32,000. The iconic image of Connery holding the gun was later used in advertising and promotional material for every Bond film up until 1967's You Only Live Twice and remains a major pop culture paragon.


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James Bond's Gun Up for Auction at Christie's

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A Walther pistol wielded by Sean Connery as James Bond in the photo shoot used for the main image in the poster and advertising campaign for 1963's From Russia With Love (above) is expected to fetch up to $32,000 at Christie's' Popular Culture: Film and Entertainment sale in London on Nov. 25. The iconic image of Connery holding the gun was later used in advertising and promotional material for every Bond film up until 1967's You Only Live Twice and remains a major pop culture paragon.


Tags: 007, auction, Christies, George Lazenby, gun, James Bond, London, movies, pistol, pop culture, Sean Connery

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Pussy Galore's Helicopter Joins Bond's DB5 in London

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Wings, Auctions


Back in June we reported on the historic offering of the iconic 1964 Aston Martin DB5 driven by Sean Connery as James Bond in Goldfinger during RM Auctions' upcoming Automobiles of London sale on Oct. 27. Now another eye-catching Goldfinger vehicle has just joined the lineup: famed Bond Girl Pussy Galore's 1960 Hiller UH -12 E4 helicopter (above). Expected to fetch up to $650,000, the historic aircraft has been completely restored to the highest standards and is in full flying condition. Also up for sale is the 1998 Jaguar XKR driven in the famous ice hotel chase scene by the villain Zao in 2002's Die Another Day. The car, fitted out with some wicked "weapons systems", is currently the property of the Jaguar Heritage Trust and is estimated at up to $55,000.


Tags: 007, Aston Martin, Aston Martin DB5, auctions, celebrity cars, helicopter, Jaguar, James Bond, London, movie cars, movies, RM Auctions, Sean Connery, UK

James Bond's 1964 Aston Martin DB5 at Auction for First Time Ever

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Auctions, Men's Style


One of the coolest and most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 driven by Sean Connery as James Bond in Goldfinger and Thunderball, will be put up for sale for the first time in history at RM Auctions' Automobiles of London event on October 27 where it is expected to fetch over $5 million. Offered by in association with Sotheby's, the famous Aston Martin is one of only two, and the sole remaining, of the original '007' DB5s. With its "rather interesting modifications" as originally conceived by Oscar-award-winning special effects expert John Stears, the car is factory-fitted with the full complement of operational 'Q-Branch' gadgets.

These include machine guns, bullet-proof shield, revolving number plates, tracking device, removable roof panel, oil slick sprayer, nail spreader and smoke screen, all controlled from factory installed toggles and switches hidden in the center arm-rest. Since 1969 the car has been in the collection of Jerry Lee, a radio broadcaster and philanthropist based in Philadelphia. The car is set to make its first 21st century public appearance at the Bond-themed Midsummer Classic / Thunderball concours and black-tie reception scheduled for June 26 at the Stoke Park Club located outside of London, familiar to Bond fans as the site of the first confrontation between 007 and Goldfinger.

Gallery: 1964 Aston Martin DB5 James Bond



Tags: 007, Aston Martin, entertainment, James Bond, London, memorabilia, movie car, movies, Philadelphia, RM Auctions, Sean Connery, Sothebys

Aston Martins Used in Bond Films at Auction

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Auctions

aston martins up for auction
A one-owner 1962 'barn find' Aston Martin DB4 used as a 'test mule' by James Bond special effects designers is going up for auction at Bonhams' Aston Martin car sale at the Aston Martin Works Service in Newport Pagnell, UK on May 22. The DB4 was built for press tycoon Max Aitken (1st Baron Beaverbrook) and was later purchased a special effects designer at Pinewood Studios where many Bond films were made. During filming on Goldfinger, the test car was fitted for the various gadgets – ejector seat, machine guns, etc – that would feature on the silver DB5 driven by Sean Connery as Bond in the film. In 1974 the car was consigned to a garage where it has remained ever since; It's estimated to fetch £40,000–£50,000. Also on offer is a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Coupé used during the filming of the 007 epic The Living Daylights and driven by Timothy Dalton, estimated at £40,000–£60,000.


Tags: 007, Aston Martin, Bonhams, car auction, entertainment, James Bond, memorabilia, movies, Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton, UK

James Bond Watch Exhibit to Showcase Ian Fleming's Rolex Explorer

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

ian fleming rolexJames Bond creator Ian Fleming's personal 1954 black dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer I (right), the inspiration for Rolexes worn by the world's most famous secret agent, will go on display in the U.S. for the first time this summer at the National Watch & Clock Museum in Lancaster, PA.

The exhibit will also feature several watches worn by 007 in both Fleming's novels and the Bond movies, mainly Rolexes including several Submariners, from the one sported by Sean Connery in 1962's Dr. No to the most tricked-out model, the magnetized and built-in rotating saw blade-equipped number from Live And Let Die (1973).

The first and only Rolex Fleming owned, the Explorer I was locked away in a bank vault for 20 years following his death. The watch made its first appearance in Fleming's novel On Her Majesty's Secret Service, published in 1963. Fleming wrote that "[Bond] could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex."

[via Duncan Quinn]


Tags: 007, Ian Fleming, IanFleming, James Bond, JamesBond, Rolex, Rolex Submariner, RolexSubmariner, Sean Connery, SeanConnery

Old Business Deal Plagues Sean Connery

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping, Wealth

sean conneryA business deal that is over 30 years old has come back to haunt Sean Connery. The Daily Telegraph reports that Connery, who now lives in the Bahamas, allegedly lent $4 million to a businessman to develop property in the Cote d'Azur back in 1972. Now the family of the developer is suing Connery because they say that the developer had offered as security a collection of assets including property and gems worth $10 million that could now be worth $50 million.

When Connery called in the loan, some of the assets were sold and the family says the assets were worth more than the original investment. The businessman, known only as Jean-René because the family does not want their last name disclosed, died in 2002. His family wants back all profits from the diamonds and property sold as well as any of the other items that were used as loan guarantees. A legal battle has begun in Switzerland with Connery summoned to appear before a court in Geneva next week. A spokesperson for Connery says that he knows nothing about this and that Connery has not received a summons. The length of time between the investment deal and the suit seems a bit suspicious.

UPDATE: The Scotsman reports the case has been thrown out.

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Tags: geneva, lawsuit, sean connery, SeanConnery

Daniel Craig Prefers Rolex

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches, Men's Style


Omega may now be the official watch of the James Bond films, but offscreen, nouveau 007 Daniel Craig is a diehard Rolex fan. In the original books, Bond creator Ian Fleming wrote that "[Bond] could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex." In the early Bond films, Sean Connery sported a Rolex Submariner, and Craig has said in interviews that he favors the identical model. Over at the Rolex Blog, Jake Ehrlich has done some impressive sleuthing into the James Bond / Craig / Rolex connection, examining quotes, photos and other clues.

In a 7-part series of posts, he determined that Craig usually wears a Rolex Submariner on a NATO spec, striped nylon strap (sold as the "James Bond" model). It is in fact not exactly the same as the one Connery sported in Goldfinger, as his was on slightly different regimental stripe strap. Most recently, Craig has been spotted wearing an understated stainless steel Oyster Perpetual (above), so he obviously has more than one Rolex in his arsenal.


Tags: 007, Daniel Craig, DanielCraig, James Bond, JamesBond, Omega, Rolex, Sean Connery, SeanConnery

Sean Connery Stars in New Vuitton Ad

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —


Sean Connery has become the latest iconic personality to star in Louis Vuitton's "core values" ad campaign. The original James Bond posed for Annie Liebovitz near his house in the Bahamas with a waterproof version of Vuitton's famous Keepall bag, WWD reports. The ad (above), which is slated to appear later this month is the latest in a series featuring the likes of Keith Richards, Francis Ford and Sofia Coppola (Vuitton's next guest designer) and Mikhail Gorbachev. Vuitton parent LVMH says the classics-oriented campaign has been getting good results.


Tags: Ad campaigns, AdCampaigns, Annie Leibovitz, AnnieLeibovitz, Bahamas, James Bond, JamesBond, Louis Vuitton, LouisVuitton, LVMH, Sean Connery, SeanConnery

Sean Connery's '61 Bentley Up for Auction

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Auctions


A beautiful 1961 Bentley S2 saloon that belonged to actor Sean Connery is going up for sale this Saturday in England. The car is being offered at Bonhams' Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Select Pre-War Motor Cars and Automobilia Sale during the Rolls-Royce Enthusiast's Club's Annual Rally at historic Kelmarsh Hall near Northampton. The stately S2 model saloon, above, finished in two-tone Shell Grey/Tudor Grey with a contrasting red leather interior, is estimated at only $24,000 - $30,000.

Also included in the auction: A rare 1919/20 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle, est. $280,000 - $320,000, the highest-priced lot; the ex-Earls Court Motor Show 1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Touring Limousine, one of only 13 built, est. $116,000 - $130,000; a 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Saloon with coachwork by H J Mulliner, est. $130,000 - $140,000; and the steal of the sale, a 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Saloon, formerly the property of Lord Leverhulme, Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, which has been ridden in by several members of the Britsh Royal Family including the Queen Mother, Prince Charles and the late Princess Di, est. only $26,000 - $30,000.

[via Kempt]

Gallery: Bonhams Rolls & Bentley Sale

1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Touring Limousine1963 Bentley S3 Continental 'Flying Spur' Saloon1956 Bentley S1 Saloon1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Saloon1919/20 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle


Tags: Bentley, Bonhams, British royalty, BritishRoyalty, England, James Bond, JamesBond, Kelmarsh Hall, KelmarshHall, Prince Charles, PrinceCharles, Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club, Rolls-royceEnthusiastsClub, Sean Connery, SeanConnery

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