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The cars featured in the James Bond film 'Spectre'

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The latest Bond outing and the fourth film with Daniel Craig playing a more rebellious and parkour-proficient MI6 agent sought to feature a car chase or two (per series custom) just to check that off the list of things a Bond movie must have, like a dining car scene on a luxury train and a villain with some kind of thing on his face. And the cars selected for the film, as you've surely seen in the trailers that were broadcast at saturation levels on your Color Television set and the YouTubes, were picked out as if to lend the film a less plausible setting than it would otherwise have. We're not spoiling anything here; the cars were meant to play a prominent role in the script.

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The DB10 was built on a Vantage platform and is said to be powered by a 4.7-liter V8.

Aston Martin DB10

What is it? One of 10 prototypes made by Aston Martin specifically for the film. Aston Martin calls it "Our finest undercover car," perhaps grossly missing the point of undercover cars, and has built it to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the firm's involvement with the films even though there were a few gaps here and there.

"For over 50 years, Aston Martin has been the sports car of choice for James Bond," Aston Martin said in a statement shortly before the film's debut. "Produced exclusively for Spectre, DB10 was designed, engineered and hand crafted by a dedicated team at Aston Martin’s Gaydon Headquarters in the UK."

We seem recall Bond driving a few BMWs on occasion ... but that's not important. What is important is that the car was built on a VH platform shared with the Vantage , and that it is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 engine. A six-speed manual gearbox is reportedly what was used in the on-screen prototypes, though in a promotional clip the car's interior was shown with what appeared to be an automatic shifter. That's fine with us, as movie cars built in several copies are each used for different things.

Why is it in the film? Bond, as an MI6 agent, has to support the local industry and must drive a British-made car like an Aston Martin to stay undercover.

Can I buy one? Haha! No.

Does it make a memorable and realistic Bond film car? It will have to, despite the somewhat gratuitious chase sequence that threatened to steer the series back into Pierce Brosnan-era comedy, and the somewhat obvious aspect of product placement. The DB10 has several things going for it: it cannot cloak like a Klingon Bird of Prey, it seems vaguely tangible and realistic, and it doesn't do too many things that regular cars cannot do. In short, it doesn't dip into science fiction territory as portrayed in the film, not even to the degree that "The Transporter" franchise has blundered into making the audiences laugh at the film instead of with it.

The C-X75 was a technology demonstrator built for the company’s 75th anniversary back in 2010.< p

Jaguar C-X75

What is it? The Jag C-X75 is the villain car in the film, even though Christoph Waltz's character does not get to drive it (or does he?). A prototype range-extended electric car constructed in 2010 to celebrate the marque's 75th birthday, the C-X75 features an electric powertrain with four separate motors churning out an eye-watering 780 hp and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. Small gas turbines mounted amidships generate an additional 188 hp to charge the batteries, though the range of this supercar is only 68 miles on a full charge. With a 0-60 sprint time of 3.4 seconds, in a straight line the C-X75 should be able to smoke the Aston with all of that electric torque, but that would be too easy.

The C-X75 is a technological masterpiece meant to showcase tech that Jaguar Land Rover had no intention of actually fielding, so the exotic powertrain was predictably nutty. But with Dodge sedans making just a few less horses, five years down the road the prototype doesn't seem all that nutty.

Why is it in the film? To balance out the presence of an Aston Martin prototype supercar. We have to agree with the studio's choice here -- an Aston Martin DB10 taking part in a chase with something like a Ford Mondeo would have looked silly. So the filmmakers chose to double down on the silly and have the car battle another prototype. What are the odds of them being in the same city, driven by people with opposing world views? To be fair, supercar chases like this take place in the south of France all the time, but it's usually only the results that we see on wreckedexotics.com.

Can I buy one? Nope. Though the studio hasn't said what it has done with all the prototypes built for the film.

Does it make a memorable and realistic Bond film car? We're not spoiling anything here by disclosing that it is driven by one of the villains in the film -- that much was made clear in the trailer. But due to the chase sequence (also featured prominently in the trailers) being somewhat anemic and predictable, the car spends most of its time carefully navigating city streets. Those expecting it to play the role of the Audi S8 in the 1998 documentary "Ronin" will come away disappointed.

Its role in the film is more realistic than some other vehicles stretching back to the Bond films of the late 1980s, where a brief interlude from the "comedy" era commenced, but the car is mostly there to prevent the DB10 from getting all the attention.

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Range Rover Sport SVR

What is it? It's yet another British vehicle taking part in a film populated by British cars, and it is driven by the (impeccably dressed) villains. The Sport SVR , of course, is the hotter version of the sporty Rangie, with a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 from the Jaguar R lineup underhood, producing 550 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque. And since it is driven by bad guys, it has been modified a bit to accentuate that point, with clear LED strobes under the grile and an LED illumination bar on the roof. Bad guys need excellent visibility at night since they are nocturnal.

Why is it in the film? It's in the film because it looks mean and it looks like something a villain straight out of central casting would use. The Rangie Sport took part in scenes films in the Austrian Alps, probably not far from where "Inception" had that mountain lodge sequence that didn't serve any purpose. Also, Jaguar Land Rover had a contract to supply vehicles for the film, though the production suffered a setback when a number of Land Rovers were stolen by actual villains. Land Rover has not mentioned if they have been recovered.

Can I buy one? Yes you can.

Does it make a memorable and realistic Bond film car? It would have were it not for the presence of the Land Rover Defenders in the film. But overall, even without the mods, it looks like something that scowling villains in black suits over black turtlenecks would pile into, as in "The Transporter" films.

The four-door pickup model was never officially sold in the U.S.

Land Rover Defender "Big Foot" by SVO

What is it? It's the official vehicle of the impeccably prepared and accessorized villains, built by Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations specifically for the film. This Defender wears 37-inch tires, features extra body protection in the form of a skid plates and extra diamond-plating on various surfaces, and comes equipped with a roof rack with off-road lights, a snorkel and a Warn winch.

Why is it in the film? The villains in "Spectre," incidentally belonging to an organization with the same name, are very brand-loyal and color coordinated, hence their preference for black Land Rover products.

Can I buy one? Sort of. You can buy the Defenders that were officially sold by Land Rover in the 1990s, or import ones manufactured through the 1990 model year under the NHTSA's 25 year rule.

Does it make a memorable and realistic Bond film car? Given the relatively short period of time where the Defenders are on screen, they might have well been something else. The sequences involving the brace of Range Rover Sport SVRs and Land Rover Defenders are fairly realistic in terms of the physics involved, but their presence is not crucial to the plot. So they could have been any number of other SUVs. A more memorable appearance by a Land Rover Defender (in a supporting role) was the four-door Defender pickup in "Skyfall," which had a much greater number of all kinds of cars.

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The successful Bond In Motion exhibition at the Film Museum in London added screen used SPECTRE vehicles and props to their impressive collection.

Bond In Motion, an exhibition of vehicles from the James Bond films, opened in March 2014 . Some of the vehicles have been moved around the museum a few times since then, but nothing as big as the current addition of five cars from SPECTRE , which are displayed among costumes and props from the same film.

The entrance of the museum itself has been redone, and now features several Day of the Dead festival props (all used on the set in Mexico City), including a large skeleton with hat, smaller skeletons and bunting.

A large Day of the Dead skeleton prop welcomes you to the London Film Museum at Covent Garden

The main attraction of the new SPECTRE exhibit room is the Aston Martin DB10 used for the filming of the Rome car chase. There are two versions on display of this stunning and rare car. One is a stunt vehicle which was partly stripped and set up to shoot the ejector seat scene. The other is a fully functional DB10 that was used for the actual driving scenes in Rome.

Stunt DB10 and action DB10

During the press opening of the exhibition on November 17th, special effects supervisor Chris Corbould talked to the press and posed in some of the vehicles. Corbould was just in the news last week for setting a Guinness World Record for the largest film stunt explosion ( read more ).

Special effects supervisor Chris Corbould in the stunt DB10

Meeting Chris Corbould in front of the action DB10 (photo by Mark O'Connell )

Just as impressive as the DB10s is the orange stunt Jaguar C-X75 which has been scorched at the front and part of the the body.

SPECTRE Jaguar C-X75

This car was used to film film the scene where Hinx's car gets burnt by Bond's flame thrower.

SPECTRE Jaguar C-X75 with scorched body

The biggest car in the exhibition is a Land Rover Defender Big Foot, another stunt vehicle, one that was used to flip over a few times.

SPECTRE stunt Land Rover Defender Big Foot

Some of the doors of the massive veihicle are missing as a result of the stunts, and there's a 'cannon' fitted in the rear seat area that created enough force for the car to flip over.

SPECTRE stunt cannon in the Land Rover Defender Big Foot

And last but not least, Franz Oberhauser’s beautiful antique Rolls-Royce Wraith, used in the Sahara Desert scene where James Bond and Madeleine Swann get picked up.

Rolls-Royce Wraith

Making a trip to the museum is also worth it just to see some of the costumes of SPECTRE . Meg Simmonds, archive director of EON Productions, selected a props and costumes to make this SPECTRE exhibition even more complete.

James Bond's Tom Ford suit and Aston Martin DB10

Placed next to the Aston Martin DB10 is James Bond's black  Tom Ford Windsor three-piece suit with shirt, tie, collar-pin and black Crockett & Jones Camberley boots , the outfit worn in the in Rome scenes when he drives that same car.

Tom Ford Windsor three-piece suit

Alongside the Rolls-Royce, Madeleine Swann's white Sahara Desert outfit is displayed, including white pants, white shirt, shoes and Chloé Marcie bag .

Madeleine Swann's white Sahara desert outfit seen in SPECTRE

Hinx dark suit is placed next to the Jaguar C-X75.

Next to a scale model of Q's lab, we can see Q's Univo 5 eyeglasses and ID card.

Q's Univo eyeglasses and ID card

Bond's Omega Seamaster 300 SPECTRE Limited Edition and a SPECTRE Octopus ring are well matched in another display case.

One of the other cool props is this set of buttons that Bond uses in the Aston Martin to set of different gadgets in the car.

Aston Martin DB10 switches prop from SPECTRE

The Cars of SPECTRE is open to the public starting 18th November 2015. Bond in Motion is definitely worth a visit, because all the non- SPECTRE vehicles are still on display as well. It is the largest collection of original James Bond vehicles.

Bond in Motion has been the most successful exhibition in the history of the London Film Museum and features over 150 original artefacts spanning all 24 Bond films, including vehicles, miniatures, concept art and storyboards. Highlights include iconic cars such as the Aston Martin DB5 from GoldenEye ; the ‘Wet Nellie’ Lotus Esprit S1 from The Spy Who Loved Me ; the Rolls-Royce Phantom III from Goldfinger ; and the ‘Little Nellie’ Wallis WA-116 Agile autogyro from You Only Live Twice .

Special thanks to EON Productions, Meg Simmonds, Chris Corbould, Jonathan Sands, Rebecca Britton and Mark O'Connell .

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Spectre: A Petrolhead's Review Of The Latest James Bond Movie

Warning: Potential spoilers within!

In the good old days, James Bond got by with some good old fashioned British charm. He could waltz into any situation using his suave and sophistication, but he could turn deadly at a moment’s notice. His car was an extension of this personality, typically being an exquisite British motor from Aston Martin (which has provided cars for half of all Bond films ever made), with a dashboard full of switches that can unleash pain on anyone unfortunate enough to get in the way.

Cinema has moved on, though, so these days Bond is grittier. He relies less on his charm and wit and more on his fists and persuasive personality. While watching Spectre, I couldn’t help but feel like Bond is in a strange state of flux, as he fights modern technologies while trying to cling to an ever less-justifiable double-0 agent program.

The film addresses this, and interestingly the two lead cars - the Aston Martin DB10 driven by Bond, and the Jaguar C-X75 driven by baddie Mr. Hinx - perfectly show these two attitudes vying for supremacy.

Bond’s Aston Martin may have been designed to showcase Gaydon’s future design language, but in its inner workings we definitely see a car desperately clinging to the past, just like its driver. Not only does it have a six-speed manual gearbox, which is quickly becoming obsolete in the performance car world, it packs a hefty 4.7-litre V8. In an age of downsizing and tight emissions controls, such an engine almost feels obscene - but then 007 has always had that side to his personality.

On the other hand we have Spectre, the evil organisation Bond is trying to disrupt. They use technology to spy on people, relying on CCTV surveillance and unmanned drones to do their dirty work. So it’s only fitting that Mr. Hinx, Spectre’s hitman who takes a great disliking to Mr. Bond, drives a performance hybrid with technologies so advanced, most haven’t even quite made it to production yet.

The Jaguar C-X75 packs a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, which is both turbocharged and supercharged, as well as a high-performance electric motor that combine to pump 850bhp to all four wheels.

These cars are both in the film all too briefly. Bond takes the keys to the DB10 and attends a Spectre meeting in Rome, at which his unwanted presence is noticed. 007 escapes in the Aston Martin, with Hinx in hot pursuit in his Jaguar. This is the main car chase in the film, and it’s beautifully shot.

The Aston, with its rear-wheel drive layout, slips and slides along the cobbled streets, while the AWD Jaguar is typically more sure-footed. A nice, subtle touch for petrolheads. The action is frenetic, however the scene where Bond is held up by an old man in a Fiat 500, who gets shunted out of the way in comedy fashion, breaks up the epic nature of the scene and just feels like another weird nod to the cheesy old James Bonds that should just be forgotten at this point.

The climax to the scene takes place on the banks of the Tiber River, as the cars pound the ancient banking. Here we get to see Bond deploy his gadgets to keep Hinx at bay, but ultimately it’s the Aston Martin that dies; Bond ejects from the car, sending his glorious DB10 to the bottom of the river, as he gracefully parachutes on to the streets above.

Considering the hype around the car in the build up to the film, it was a huge disappointment to see it wrecked relatively early in the film. Still, it’s a 007 trope that his cars come back in pieces, so I guess it’s to be expected. I just wanted it to play a bigger, longer role in the film. For me, the Jaguar C-X75 stole the limelight, looking gorgeously futuristic and ever so menacing.

Later in the film, we got our second and final car chase, in which Bond chases down some baddies in the Austrian Alps. Bond has tracked down a woman who’s important to the story, and while he’s busy trying to neck some alcohol, she’s kidnapped from right under his nose.

Like the Rome scene, this chase is shot to perfection, even if it is rather ludicrous. With Hinx and his henchmen at the wheel of a pair of tricked out Land Rover Defenders and a Range Rover Sport SVR, Bond commandeers a light aircraft and gives chase. The Defenders are seriously cool, so it’s a huge shame when James manages to destroy both.

The scene’s climax involves Bond careening his wingless aircraft along the snow, through a building, and taking out the bad guys. Complete with many explosions. It’s a suitably bonkers ending to a far-fetched scene, but it’s very Bond , and is actually more enjoyable than the big Rome scene in my opinion; the white snow juxtaposed with the black, burly Defenders looks incredible.

Overall, I found Spectre to be average at best. There was the turmoil between the good old days and the new world, which I felt the film never really resolved, and the few car scenes weren’t overly satisfying. The alpine chase was cool, but the fact Bond was chasing in a plane made it a bit silly, and the fact the lead car wiped out so early was frustrating.

I won’t ruin the final scene for you, but there’s a great cameo just before the credits roll. The movie might leave you a little disappointed, but at least the finale will bring a smile to your face!

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A lmost every new James Bond movie brings a few things: a new villain, a new girl and, yes — a new car.

The next Bond movie, Spectre, was announced Thursday. Daniel Craig returns as 007, while Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Andrew Scott and Monica Bellucci are also on board.

But who cares about the cast when there’s a sweet new Aston Martin coming, too?

Meet the next Bond car: An Aston Martin DB10. Us peons who lack a license to kill won’t actually be able to buy one — Aston built the DB10 specifically for Spectre, and it’s only building 10 of them, according to Jalopnik. (It’s also a safe bet at least one will get wrecked in the name of a great car chase.)

That Bond’s new car is an Aston is a perfect throwback to what’s unquestionably the franchise’s most iconic vehicle: The Aston Martin DB5, which was Bond’s ride in Goldfinger and a handful of other movies, including a self-referential cameo in 2012’s Skyfall:

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Aston Martin's car for the James Bond film "Spectre" is so exclusive that only one person will be able to buy it. But they won't be allowed to drive it on the road.

Aston Martin created 10 bespoke cars, dubbed the DB10, especially for the film.

The luxury automaker plans to auction off one DB10 next year, but the car doesn't have the necessary road certifications for driving. That means the owner will simply have to place it in their collection and show it off to friends.

"Spectre" marks a departure from past Bond films because the two main cars featured in the movie were created solely for the film and are not available to the public.

"This is the first time we created a car that was completely bespoke for Bond," said David Adams, a spokesperson at Aston Martin.

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Focus Of The Week: Spectre’s Rome Car Chase

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Posted February 21, 2018 by AI

On February 19 2015, the Spectre unit began shooting the exciting car chase through the cobbled streets and alongside the river Tiber in Rome.

As Sam Mendes put it, “I loved the car chase being a one-on-one speed battle, a game of cat and mouse between two of the fastest cars in the world, neither of which had been seen before.”

The sequence depicts Bond (Daniel Craig)’s first run-in with Spectre ’s imposing hit man Hinx (Dave Bautista). Franz Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz) notices Bond has infiltrated Spectre ’s clandestine meeting and sends Hinx to apprehend him. 007 makes his escape and a high-speed duel ensues played out in two unique supercars — an Aston Martin D10 and a Jaguar C-X75 — against a backdrop of historic landmarks.

Director Sam Mendes conceived the sequence with three elements running parallel; Hinx in relentless pursuit of Bond, 007 calling Moneypenny to track down ‘The Pale King’ at Lake Altaussee and a lighter strand of Bond experimenting with the DB10’s gadgets. “Bond steals the car from Q’s workshop without really knowing what it does,” says Mendes. “That just adds another little twist.”

The Rome location raised the challenge of shooting a car chase in one of the busiest cities in the world. Associate Producer Gregg Wilson recalled “Via Nomentana was one of the longest city lock-offs our location department had ever done — it was about three kilometres of main roads entering Rome.” The cars swerve down the Scala de Pinedo steps and onto the towpath of the Tiber. Concrete wedges, disguised as cobbles were placed on the steps as protection and the walls were clad in steel, painted over to look like concrete, to avoid damage from the DB10’s flamethrower. Care was taken to preserve the city’s rich heritage.

With cars jumping and landing at speeds of 70mph the rigours of filming demanded eight Aston Martins and seven Jaguars be on hand. Without the easy option of a factory providing spare parts, three crews worked day and night to keep the cars on the road.

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Want the Cars of ‘Spectre’? Get These Instead

Bond cars are always rare and exotic, and the cars of Spectre are no different.

The equation for a good James Bond movie includes globetrotting to and from exotic locales, at least three beautiful women and a small garage of desirable cars . And with Monica Bellucci, Léa Seydoux, a Jaguar C-X75-versus-Aston Martin DB10 chase in the streets of Rome and a Land Rover Defender-versus-plane battle somewhere in the Alps, Spectre seems to stay faithful to the classic Bond recipe.

The veritable car collection of Ian Fleming’s legacy contains some of the most exclusive and sought-after vehicles in history. The next chapter, Spectre , adds to the list of rare metal you’ll definitely want, but probably don’t have the budget to afford. For those of us without “foiled countless inept henchman” on our résumés and multiple international bank accounts, these are real-world cars that keep in the spirit of Spectre .

Jaguar C-X75

The Car in the Film: Oversized and stoic henchman Mr. Hynx somehow squeezes into the Jaguar C-X75 concept car for the highlight car chase through the streets of Rome. Though a handful were built specially for the film, the C-X75 never made it to production. Had it, its cost would be around $1.15 million.

Lotus Elise S

The Car to Buy: A British built, mid-engine sports car with a cramped cabin — essentially the same as a C-X75, right? The Lotus Elise has always delivered supercar-level performance for a fraction of the cost, with the added benefit of a decent return on mpg. And, if you are looking to get involved in a car chase around the tight streets in Rome, the Lotus’s small footprint might even have a leg up on the Jaguar.

Buy Now: $47,695

Aston Martin DB10

The Car in the Film: Although it would be nice to own a DB10, Aston Martin only made seven, specifically for Spectre , with no plans for production. However, Aston Martin say the DB10 is a look into the future of their design language. The next Vantage may not have the estimated $500,000 price tag of the DB10, but the looks may carry over.

Jaguar F-Type V6

The Car to Buy: The DB10 may be exclusive to Bond, and only Bond, but thankfully Aston Martin aren’t the only purveyors of drop-dead gorgeous coupes. The Jaguar F-Type , a sleek, beautiful-looking and beautiful-sounding British coupe, wouldn’t be a far-fetched choice for Bond’s second car.

Buy Now: $65,000

Big Foot Land Rover Defender

The Car in the Film: One of the henchmen cars of Spectre , the “Big Foot” is the first car on this list that you can actually purchase. The Big Foot is an example of the iconic overlander that the Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations got their hands on. Unless you’re traversing the Alps on your daily commute, the exterior roll cage, beefed-up tires, suspension and winch might be seen as $70,000 or $80,000 worth of overkill accessories.

Land Rover Defender 110

The Car to Buy: As fans of the classic Defender, we don’t see any realistic alternative to the Big Foot, other than getting a standard Defender 110 . They’ll go just about everywhere, take a hard beating, then do it again the next day. For the more cost conscientious fans, a used one in good condition is a quarter the price of the Big Foot.

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1964 Aston Martin DB5

The Car in the Film: Easily the most iconic of Bond cars, the DB5 returns to make a cameo in Spectre . The DB5 first appeared in Goldfinger , just in time to save Aston Martin from certain financial ruin. The exposure on the silver screen introduced the British brand to the world and, combined with James Bond’s cool factor, catapulted it into the annals of automotive history. As a result, the going rate for a DB5 that hasn’t been on screen is just shy of $500,000. If you want one that’s had Bond’s ass in the driver’s seat, those carry a seven-figure price tag.

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The Car to Buy: The ’64 DB5 may be one of the most famous movie cars of all time, but if you want to live out your silver screen fantasies and don’t have half a million to shell out, try the 1967 Alfa Spider from The Graduate . You get beautiful Italian design in a classic exotic sports car, and at a tenth of the price of the Aston. And like Bond, Benjamin Braddock was also pretty successful with the ladies.

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The Car in the Film: First appearing as Goldfinger’s two-ton limousine in the movie of the same name, a 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III makes an appearance once again in Spectre . It takes up luxurious chauffeuring duties again, but this time minus the questionable black-and-yellow two-tone paint job.

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This Ultra-Rare Jaguar Was Driven by a James Bond Villain in ‘Spectre.’ Now It’s Up for Sale

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For over 60 years, the James Bond franchise has served as a showcase for some of the world’s sexiest cars. And while we all know Agent 007 loves his Aston Martins, the villains in the long-running franchise have sported some standout supercars as well.  Now, one of the most famous vehicles driven by a Bond baddie, an ultra-rare Jaguar C-X75 prototype, is hitting the auction block.

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The curvaceous supercar, which appeared in 2015’s Spectre , is set to be sold by RM Sotheby ’s at its Abu Dhabi auction at the end of the next month. One of four stunt cars built specifically for a chase scene in the 24th Bond film, the C-X75 was driven on screen by Dave Bautista, who played the villainous assassin, Mr. Hinx.

But the stunt car isn’t just a choice example of Bond memorabilia; it’s also a piece of automotive history. Unveiled as a concept in 2010, the car was set to go into production in 2011 but never did—the British automaker ended up producing just five examples. But two years later, Spectre producers approached Jaguar and Williams Advanced Engineering about making four special stunt versions (along with two “standard” versions) for use in filming. This specific car is the first.

In addition to being rare, the C-X75 is mighty impressive as well. Because it had to survive the rigors of filming on the winding streets of Rome, the car was outfitted with a tubular spaceframe made of extra-thick steel tubing and an extra-travel suspension. It also features a rebuilt supercharged V8 engine capable of producing an impressive 492 hp.

The 2015 Jaguar C-X75 used in the filming of ‘Spectre’  RM Sotheby's

While you wouldn’t know this was a stunt car from the outside, that quickly becomes clear once you’re inside. The elegant and luxurious touches associated with Jaguar are nowhere to be seen, instead replaced by a barebones interior that features a race car-style steering wheel, dash buttons and hydraulic handbrake. But considering the vehicle’s history, that’s just part of the charm.

Following filming, the car was sold to a British collector who has barely driven it since, according to the auction house. That means whoever is lucky enough to put in the winning bid is getting a car in fantastic condition. That seems only fair, because the new owner will have part with somewhere between $800,000 and $1.2 million to get it.

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A cryptic message from James Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover the existence of a sinister organisation named SPECTRE. With a new threat dawning, Bond learns the terrible truth abo... Read all A cryptic message from James Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover the existence of a sinister organisation named SPECTRE. With a new threat dawning, Bond learns the terrible truth about the author of all his pain in his most recent missions. A cryptic message from James Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover the existence of a sinister organisation named SPECTRE. With a new threat dawning, Bond learns the terrible truth about the author of all his pain in his most recent missions.

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• Trivia In the Ian Fleming James Bond stories, Hannes Oberhauser, who is the father of this movie's Franz Oberhauser ( Christoph Waltz ), was a skiing and climbing instructor who taught Bond while he was at Fettes College in Edinburgh, Scotland. In Fleming's "Octopussy" (1966) short story, Bond says of him: "He taught me to ski before the war, when I was in my teens. He was something of a wonderful man. He was something of a father to me at a time when I happened to need one."
• Goofs In the train, Bond and Madeleine order dirty martinis (a break from his normal routine), but when the drinks arrive, they are perfectly clear. Dirty martinis contain olive juice, so they would be cloudy. The International Bartenders Association standard recipe requires Olive Juice/brine. The traditional number of olives is that it should be odd, with 5 seen as excessive and 3 the norm.

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• Crazy credits The gunbarrel sequence has returned to the start of the movie.
• The eye gouging now only shows an establishing shot of the thumbs being inserted, then cuts to a counter-shot from behind the victim's head when the slightly bloody thumbs emerge. The uncut version showed this all from the front, including the aftermath.
• The suicide now takes place off-screen and with reduced detail. The uncut version showed the man putting the gun under his chin and firing with a spray of bloody mist, and two subsequent shots showed brain tissue hanging down from the back of his head.
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Here’s Where New James Bond Movie ‘Spectre’ Filmed That Crazy Opening Scene

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The harrowing opening sequence of Spectre, the new Sam Mendes-directed James Bond movie, is, arguably, the best the franchise has ever produced. (And worry not—there are no spoilers here.) It unfolds during a Día de los Muertos celebration in Mexico City’s Zócalo, a grand—and almost intimidating—square in the megalopolis’s Downtown zone. Long ago, the site served as a gathering point within the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, the bones on which Distrito Federal currently stands. In fact, just to the northeast of the plaza, is the Templo Mayor , a pyramid from Aztec times still undergoing excavation. In 1978, the discovery of a gigantic sculpture portraying a headless and mutilated Coyolxauhqui (the Aztec goddess of the moon) prompted further architectural inquiry—and holds a spooky connection to Bond’s Day of the Dead regalia.

As Spectre kicks off, Bond—in a skeleton-painted suit, no less—follows a smoldering temptress (Stephanie Sigman of recent Narcos fame) into an ornate elevator and chamber. This is the Gran Hotel Ciudad de México, just to the southwest of the Zócalo. With Art Nouveau stained glass vaulted ceilings and an ornamental splendor worthy of its moniker, it transports visitors to a lost era of detail and plushness. You feel, indeed, like you’re on a movie set.

Eventually, Bond finds his way to the crux of the square, obviously hot on the trail of danger. Directly to the north is the Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México . You don’t really get a full frame of it during the increasing drama, but there are flickers of it as Bond pursues his villain—even in snapshots, it’s impressive. The Catedral took hundreds of years to build (1567 to 1788, to be exact), and it holds a motley blend of styles, including elements of the baroque, neoclassicism, and endemic churrigueresque architecture. Most extraordinarily, the Catedral is the single largest place of worship in all of Latin America.

Production of the Día de los Muertos scene in Spectre.

To the east is the Palacio Nacional. This building, which serves as a presidential residence and holds a number of federal offices, is also gigantic, but is most notable for its walls of Diego Rivera murals. The late artist, one of Mexico’s most well known, spent decades painting the palace in scenes depicting the evolution of his country—from the Aztecs to the Spanish Conquistadors.

The above are all worth checking out, but sometimes, and if you know Mexico City well, the best way to experience the town is in quieter, personal moments.

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Get up early, before the street-vendors arrive, and go to the flagpole in the middle of the Plaza. It won’t be quiet, per se, but you’ll feel the hum of this great city.

Go for a sunset beer at the restaurant atop the Best Western Hotel on the northwest corner of the clearing. This vantage point is low-key and cozy—and perfect for watching the ebb-and-flow, in the shadows of history, of the city below. Plus, the aerial sights are as close as you'll get to reliving Spectre 's action.

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Bond in Motion headed for Prague

Exhibition of Bond vehicles to open in the Czech capital in December.

The roving Bond in Motion exhibition is headed for Czechia at the end of this year. It opens on 7th December 2023 at the Prague Exhibition Centre and will continue its run until 31st March next year.

The exhibition, previously located in Brussels, Belgium, showcases over 75 vehicles spanning six decades of 007 history. The announcement took place last week at the British Embassy in Prague, with Maryam D’Abo, known for her role as Kara in The Living Daylights , gracing the event along with the Aston Martin V8 featured in the film.

• Iconic Vehicles : “Bond in Motion” features a stunning collection of vehicles used in James Bond films , including the legendary Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5, No Time to Die Superleggera DBS, Q Boat from The World Is Not Enough , and Little Nellie from You Only Live Twice . These vehicles played pivotal roles in Bond’s adventures.
• Behind-the-Scenes Secrets : This exhibition goes beyond the vehicles, delving into the secrets of their production. Visitors can learn about the realization of iconic scenes and extraordinary stunts, giving them a glimpse into the creative process behind the Bond films.
• A Journey Through Film History : “Bond in Motion” is a journey through the 60-year history of James Bond. It not only showcases vehicles but also non-automotive items, props, models, set photos, and Q-branch gadgets. It offers a unique immersion into the Bond universe, celebrating the creativity of the teams that brought these adventures to life.
• Events and Experiences : The exhibition offers more than just a visual spectacle. Throughout its duration, there will be meetings and events related to the 007 saga. Visitors can enjoy an original 007 bar and shop for exclusive James Bond merchandise.

Every ticket purchased offers a chance to win various prizes, including VIP tickets for the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix 2024, a trip to the Triumph factory in England, a limited edition James Bond Triumph Tiger 900 motorcycle, and stays at the Grand Hotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary, a prominent location from Casino Royale .

Tickets are available now from www.bondinmotion.cz (in Czech).

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James Bond Movies Almost Started With A Different 007 Story, And It Would've Changed The Franchise's Next 61 Years

Posted: October 30, 2023 | Last updated: October 30, 2023

• James Bond could have had a completely different story and look if the original plan for the franchise had gone through.
• Thunderball was originally intended to be the first James Bond movie, but a legal dispute delayed its release until 1965.
• Starting the franchise with Thunderball would have changed many details and might not have properly introduced Sean Connery as James Bond.

By now, the stories that make up the James Bond franchise are well-known and deeply steeped in popular culture, however, the franchise almost began with an entirely different story, and thus, the James Bond audiences know and love might have looked entirely different. James Bond first originated as a book character written by author Ian Fleming in 1953. Then, in 1962, the thrilling adventures of the British spy came to the screen with the very first James Bond movie, Dr. No. Since then, Bond has been portrayed by seven actors in 27 different films, with the first being Sean Connery and the most recent, Daniel Craig.

It is quite shocking that James Bond might have begun with a different Ian Fleming James Bond story , simply because the franchise is so popular and well-known. Connery's Bond has become iconic, and especially his performance in Dr. No established him as the James Bond. However, this might have been completely changed if this original James Bond plan had gone through. Any number of things could have happened, from small changes to the overarching James Bond timeline to a complete failure of the franchise if the story had gone wrong. Ultimately, it is likely a better thing that James Bond has proceeded as it has.

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Thunderball Was Almost The First James Bond Movie: Rights & Controversy Explained

Though it is best known as the fourth film in the James Bond film franchise, and the fourth Sean Connery James Bond film , Thunderball was actually supposed to be the very first James Bond movie of all. Thunderball follows M16 agent James Bond as he goes on a mission to find two NATO atomic bombs, which SPECTRE has stolen and threatened to detonate on a major city. Thus, Bond travels to the Bahamas and comes face-to-face with the eyepatch-wearing, card-dealing Emilio Largo. With the help of CIA agent Felix Leiter and Domino Derval, Largo's mistress, Bond takes down Largo and his henchmen in a variety of underwater battle scenes.

Although Thunderball was intended to be the first James Bond film, this never came to fruition because of a series of controversies with rights. Bond producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman began work on the James Bond film franchise in the early 1960s, and though they wanted Thunderball to be the first film, they couldn't move forward because of a legal dispute between author Ian Fleming and his former collaborators, who claimed that Fleming stole the idea for Thunderball from a screenplay the trio had wrote. Fearing backlash from these collaborators, Broccoli and Saltzman held off on Thunderball until the dispute had settled, which apparently, didn't occur until 1965.

Ultimately, the first James Bond story to be adapted to the screen was Dr. No. Written as the sixth installment in the James Bond books, Dr. No tells the story of Bond chasing after the villainous Chinese-German scientist Dr. No, who intends on violently taking down the American space program. With the help of the beautiful Honey Ryder, Bond has a face-off with Dr. No at his impressive island headquarters in Jamaica. Though not as splashy as Thunderball, Dr. No most definitely succeeded at bringing James Bond to a larger audience, and in turn, making him a global superstar. In some ways, it was the perfect start for the series.

How Thunderball Would Have Changed The James Bond Movie Franchise

There is no question that if Thunderball had been the first James Bond adaptation, it would have changed the franchise completely. First and foremost, it would have completely changed the introduction of Sean Connery as James Bond. Connery portrayed Bond for a total of six movies, starting with Dr. No, and ending with Diamonds are Forever. As previously mentioned, Dr. No certainly has the expected charms and thrills of a James Bond story, but it isn't nearly as dramatic as Thunderball with its intense underwater scenes. Ultimately, starting with Thunderball might have been a risk, as the project would have been massive and might not have properly introduced Connery.

Furthermore, starting with Thunderball would have affected the introduction of SPECTRE. While Dr. No introduces the criminal organization through Dr. No, Thunderball would have had to do the same via Emilio Largo, and this would certainly make an impact. Though Largo is as villainous as any Bond villain, he does not have the same flair as No. In fact, No is the perfect person to introduce SPECTRE because he has a clear evil vision, a creepy demeanor, and is definitely the type to go on a classic villain rant, explaining all of his intentions and backstory. Meanwhile, Emilio Largo is better used for action rather than long and explanatory monologues.

Ultimately, starting the James Bond franchise with Thunderball would have changed countless details in the series. Not only would it change the order of Sean Connery's movies, but it may have changed future Bond orders as well depending on how well it succeeded. In general, changing this order changes everything from villains to allies to Bond girls. The way in which Bond was introduced to audiences is arguably vital, and Thunderball would have definitely been a risk. If Thunderball had begun the series, all sorts of details would have to be switched around and introduced at different times, and perhaps, would even affect the plots of the most recent movies.

Why It's Good Thunderball Wasn't The First James Bond Movie

In the end, it is a good thing that Thunderball didn't kick off the James Bond film franchise. As previously mentioned, Thunderball has great drama and action, but that isn't necessarily right for the start of a major franchise. If anything, a first movie should be somewhat cut and dry. It should introduce the main character then see them succeed with some flair, but nothing too overwhelming or unrealistic. Then, it is the job of the sequels to raise the stakes and drama.

That is what Thunderball did as the fourth James Bond installment. Thunderball took what had already been introduced in the early Sean Connery Bond films, and elevated it to a new level. This can be shown by the underwater fight scenes, which are unlike anything Bond did before that. Ultimately, starting James Bond with Thunderball easily could have been a box office disaster, while using it as the fourth installment was a wise and successful choice.

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The modern home known as villa spectre is located in mallorca, but looks like it belongs in the hollywood hills.

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Location: Mallorca, Spain

Price: €14.9 million (US$15.6 million)

A collection of contemporary villas built in Mallorca’s coveted southwest region of Port Andratx have been designed and named as an homage to James Bond.

One of the homes, called Villa Spectre, stands on a rocky backdrop with stellar views of the Mediterranean Sea. The freestanding home is fully integrated into the terrain to maintain the natural look of the landscape.

“The unique location above Port Andratx [offers] views across the harbor, open sea and the Serra de Tramuntana,” said Hans Lenz, the listing agent from Engel & Völkers Mallorca Port Andratx. “There are unspoiled views to Dragonera Island and the marina of Port Andratx. It is the best sunset location in Mallorca.”

Villa Spectre is built among a rocky backdrop with stellar views of the Mediterranean Sea.

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The home was designed by Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA), based in Cape Town, South Africa. The award-winning group, known for its contemporary glass mansions, has designed a number of prominent luxury properties around the world, including the Palm Jumeirah villa Casa Del Sole, which sold for $82 million in July 2022—the most expensive house ever sold in Dubai, according to Bloomberg. SAOTA collaborated with Mallorca-based luxury property developer PeakOne Group to create Villa Spectre.

SAOTA optimized the open, modern design to reflect the sleek moodiness of the latest “James Bond” films starring Daniel Craig. The open floor plan, simple architectural lines and generous use of glass create a refined and chic sensibility throughout. There are sea views from every room. With around 300 days of sunshine a year in Mallorca, the home’s spacious outdoor areas, large terraces and pool soak in the sunshine.

The upper level consists of the three main bedrooms with three en-suite baths. Above that is an expansive roof terrace.

“With full privacy and 180-degree views of the sea and mountains, it is one of the home’s standout amenities,” Lenz said.

In addition to this floating staircase, the home is fitted with an elevator that connects all floors from the garage to the roof terrace.

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The main level features a designer kitchen, living room with fireplace and dining area that flow seamlessly together and onto a terrace that leads down to the pool area. There is also a guest bathroom on this level.

“The main living area with the open, big terrace and the automatic full-length, floor-to-ceiling windows is my favorite feature of the home,” said Philip Olmesdahl, director at SAOTA. “They provide a huge sense of space with lots of light—an interplay between the exterior and interior areas. It feels like you are on a set of a Hollywood movie.”

The pool level functions ideally as a separate guest area. It includes a bedroom and a bathroom. There is also unfinished space that could be converted into an additional guest bedroom with a bathroom or a spa or fitness area.

The lower level houses a garage with space for five cars.

Home is fitted with an elevator that connects all floors from the garage to the roof terrace. It also features central air conditioning and underfloor heating.

“It took two years to prepare the plot for construction, and the time to completion was almost six years,” said Olmesdahl.

The total plot size of Villa Spectre is 1,080 square meters (about 11,625 square feet). The building consists of four levels, four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The constructed area is 623 square meters (about 6,705 square feet) with an additional 293 square meters (about 3,153 square feet) of terrace space.

The cliffside home has a scenic roof terrace and copious outdoor space. There are automatic floor-to-ceiling windows, a top-to-bottom elevator, a fireplace, central air conditioning and underfloor heating. An unfinished space could be made into a bespoke home spa.

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Neighborhood Notes

Villa Spectre is located within a 10-minute walk of the port, where there are a variety of shops, boutiques, galleries, cafes, restaurants and bars to explore. Picturesque views can be enjoyed from the marina and waterfront promenade. The area is known for its stellar beaches and translucent waters. There are also numerous golf courses located nearby. Palma International Airport is conveniently 30 minutes by car.

Local culture and cuisine, specializing in fresh seafood dishes, are also available in the capital of Palma, which is about 25 minutes by car. Take a stroll through the cobblestone streets of the historic quarter, shop the luxury stores lining Passeig del Born and Avenida Jaime III, or enjoy a meal or drink in the trendy neighborhood of Santa Catalina. 

Amid artistic historic buildings such as Palma Cathedral, Bellver Castle and La Lonja fish market, there are numerous food markets, art galleries and entertainment venues to enjoy.

Agent: Hans Lenz, Engel & Völkers Mallorca Port Andratx

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