The most famous of all James Bond Aston Martins, this legendary DB5 model is one of the top lots at the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bonhams.com%2Fauctions%2F22721%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Aston Martin Works Auction</a>. It's expected to fetch between $580,000 and $670,000.<br /><br />With over 50 cars for sale, the auction should yield between $19 and $22 million, according to Bonhams' estimates.
1964 Aston Martin DB5 4.2 litre Sports Saloon —
The most famous of all James Bond Aston Martins, this legendary DB5 model is one of the top lots at the Aston Martin Works Auction. It's expected to fetch between $580,000 and $670,000.

With over 50 cars for sale, the auction should yield between $19 and $22 million, according to Bonhams' estimates.
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The first film in which James Bond drove an Aston Martin DB5 was <em>Goldfinger</em>, in 1964. That one had rocket launchers. This one does not.
1964 Aston Martin DB5 4.2 litre Sports Saloon —
The first film in which James Bond drove an Aston Martin DB5 was Goldfinger, in 1964. That one had rocket launchers. This one does not.
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The engine has been rebuilt and upgraded, and the car has been used "sparingly" by its current owner. Chrome road wheels and a heated rear screen are the only non-standard items that have been added to the car over the years.
1964 Aston Martin DB5 4.2 litre Sports Saloon —
The engine has been rebuilt and upgraded, and the car has been used "sparingly" by its current owner. Chrome road wheels and a heated rear screen are the only non-standard items that have been added to the car over the years.
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Fully restored and graced with an "attractive color combination", this 1961 DB4 could go for as much as $700,000.
1961 DB4 'Series II' Sports Saloon —
Fully restored and graced with an "attractive color combination", this 1961 DB4 could go for as much as $700,000.
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The interior was originally dark blue. Self-canceling indicator are among the very few added modern upgrades.
1961 DB4 'Series II' Sports Saloon —
The interior was originally dark blue. Self-canceling indicator are among the very few added modern upgrades.
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Sir David Brown was the owner of Aston Martin from 1947 to the 1970s. The classic 'DB' monicker comes from his initials.
1961 DB4 'Series II' Sports Saloon —
Sir David Brown was the owner of Aston Martin from 1947 to the 1970s. The classic 'DB' monicker comes from his initials.
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Potentially the top lot of the sale, this immaculate 1966 model is one of only 39 left-hand drive DB5 convertibles ever made, and is expected to fetch up to $1.8 million.
1966 DB5 Convertible —
Potentially the top lot of the sale, this immaculate 1966 model is one of only 39 left-hand drive DB5 convertibles ever made, and is expected to fetch up to $1.8 million.
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The car sports a <em>Superleggera</em> (meaning "super light") body construction, with a lightweight tubular structure supporting the aluminum body panels. It comes with a replacement engine that brings the car to the coveted "Vantage" specification.
1966 DB5 Convertible —
The car sports a Superleggera (meaning "super light") body construction, with a lightweight tubular structure supporting the aluminum body panels. It comes with a replacement engine that brings the car to the coveted "Vantage" specification.
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One of the rarest post-war Aston Martins, this 1967 DB6 is estimated to fetch between $1 and $1.2 million.
1967 Aston Martin DB6 'Mark 1' Volante Convertible —
One of the rarest post-war Aston Martins, this 1967 DB6 is estimated to fetch between $1 and $1.2 million.
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This is the first ever "Volante" Aston, the name that identifies the convertible Astons since 1965. (It means "flying" in Italian.)
1967 Aston Martin DB6 'Mark 1' Volante Convertible —
This is the first ever "Volante" Aston, the name that identifies the convertible Astons since 1965. (It means "flying" in Italian.)
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Another classic "James Bond" DB5. This one has been converted from right to left-hand drive.
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon —
Another classic "James Bond" DB5. This one has been converted from right to left-hand drive.
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The fully restored car should bring in between $690,000 and $760,000.
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon —
The fully restored car should bring in between $690,000 and $760,000.
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Up for sale is also one of only 70 DB4 convertibles ever made. Rarity comes at a price: the car is expected to fetch up to $1.4 million.
1962 Aston Martin DB4 4.0-Litre Series IV Convertible —
Up for sale is also one of only 70 DB4 convertibles ever made. Rarity comes at a price: the car is expected to fetch up to $1.4 million.
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A recent restoration has added power steering and modern speakers. The engine accepts unleaded fuel.
1962 Aston Martin DB4 4.0-Litre Series IV Convertible —
A recent restoration has added power steering and modern speakers. The engine accepts unleaded fuel.
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Another exceedingly rare model: only nine DB4 Series IV convertibles exist. This one should sell for about $1.4 million.
1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage Convertible —
Another exceedingly rare model: only nine DB4 Series IV convertibles exist. This one should sell for about $1.4 million.
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This particular car also holds the distinction of having an Academy Award winner among its previous owners: actor Peter Ustinov, pictured here in the driver's seat.
1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage Convertible —
This particular car also holds the distinction of having an Academy Award winner among its previous owners: actor Peter Ustinov, pictured here in the driver's seat.
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One of only 240 in its series, this last-of-the-line model has an original interior and is expected to fetch up to $400,000.
1969 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Automatic Sports Saloon —
One of only 240 in its series, this last-of-the-line model has an original interior and is expected to fetch up to $400,000.
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A testament to how valuable Aston Martins from the 1960s are, this car in its current condition is estimated to sell for well over $300,000. The buyer will presumably finish the restoration project that was first started by the current owner 33 years ago.
1962 Aston Martin DB4 'Series III' Sports Saloon —
A testament to how valuable Aston Martins from the 1960s are, this car in its current condition is estimated to sell for well over $300,000. The buyer will presumably finish the restoration project that was first started by the current owner 33 years ago.
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Everything in the car is original, including the interior. Work on the engine has already been completed.
1962 Aston Martin DB4 'Series III' Sports Saloon —
Everything in the car is original, including the interior. Work on the engine has already been completed.
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Another car looking for someone who wants to embark on a restoration project, this 1958 original DB is among the cheapest of the sale: it should sell for less than $75,000.
1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon —
Another car looking for someone who wants to embark on a restoration project, this 1958 original DB is among the cheapest of the sale: it should sell for less than $75,000.
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One of only three surviving cars from a series of ten, this particular one has won a supporting race at Le Mans. It is in full working order and eligible for the British Endurance Championship. The price? Expected to be between $170,000 and $200,000.
2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 Competition Coupé —
One of only three surviving cars from a series of ten, this particular one has won a supporting race at Le Mans. It is in full working order and eligible for the British Endurance Championship. The price? Expected to be between $170,000 and $200,000.
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Another thoroughbred racer, this 2004 DB7 offers nearly 600 bhp and is eligible for competition. It should go for about $100,000.
c.2004 Aston Martin DB7 V12 GT Race Car —
Another thoroughbred racer, this 2004 DB7 offers nearly 600 bhp and is eligible for competition. It should go for about $100,000.
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This meticulous reproduction of one of the most beautiful racing cars ever made, the DBR1, is chassis number 006 of a run of just 10. The Argentinian-made child's car has an electric motor with rechargeable battery and a length of just over 2 meters. Due to its rarity and condition it could go for as much as $23,000.
Pur Sang-Rose DBR1 Half-scale Child's car —
This meticulous reproduction of one of the most beautiful racing cars ever made, the DBR1, is chassis number 006 of a run of just 10. The Argentinian-made child's car has an electric motor with rechargeable battery and a length of just over 2 meters. Due to its rarity and condition it could go for as much as $23,000.
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Prepare to pay between $3,800 and $4,600 for this fine photograph of James Bond with the DB5 at the Stoke Poges Golf Club, with autographs of Ian Fleming, David Brown and Sean Connery, measuring 83 x 111 cm overall.
Large photograph of Sean Connery with the Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5 —
Prepare to pay between $3,800 and $4,600 for this fine photograph of James Bond with the DB5 at the Stoke Poges Golf Club, with autographs of Ian Fleming, David Brown and Sean Connery, measuring 83 x 111 cm overall.
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