The Aston Martin DB5, which has British super spy James Bond with an iconic car enjoyed so much since 1964, is now faithfully rebuilt for avid creditors, priced at $3. 5 million.
“We are part of a legend. DB5 is a legend,” said Aston Martin’s artistic director Mark Reichman, recalling the moment the car gave the impression on “Spectre,” Bond’s newest film. “There’s a standing ovation in the theater, you know, it’s great. Bond has returned to DB5. “
As CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata reports, only 25 timeless models are being built. These are “continuity cars”, which replicas, and each is meticulously handmade using the same fabrics and techniques, adding the car’s lightweight aluminum body. .
Starring seven James Bond films, 1964’s “Goldfinger,” 1993’s “Goldeneye” and 2012’s “Skyfall,” the car has outlived all actors to play 007.
“He has survived many obligations, he has a more powerful character,” Reichman said. “And visually, he has this character, he has eyes, he has a face, he has language and he has a presence. “
Although it has the device guns and the spy vehicle ejector seat, the new DB5 simulated toys such as turntables, smoke devices and plastic cylinders that act as “toy guns”.
The creation of it, according to D’Agata, is a “lost art”.
“One needs to caress the shape of the curtains that denigrate them. It’s genuine art,” said panel mixer Charlie Briggs.
In total, portraying one of the 25 models takes 400 hours.
Although approved for the street, the car is a collectible treasure, with a higher price.