James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5

The James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5 at Sotheby's is one of just three surviving original examples commissioned, and fitted with MI6 Q specifications. It is estimated at $4 million - $6 million when offered at sale in Monterey, Calif, Aug.15, 2019.

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Mon., July 29, 2019

Reinforced ramming bumpers extend from a James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5 at Sotheby's, in New York, Monday, July 29, 2019. The car is one of just three surviving original examples commissioned, and fitted with MI6 Q specifications. It is estimated at $4 million - $6 million when offered at sale in Monterey, Calif, Aug.15, 2019.

Richard Drew Associated Press
A James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is displayed at Sotheby's, in New York, Monday, July 29, 2019. The car is one of just three surviving original examples commissioned, and fitted with MI6 Q specifications. It is estimated at $4 million - $6 million when offered at sale in Monterey, Calif, Aug. 15.

Richard Drew Associated Press
A tire slasher inspired by the chariots from Ben Hur extends from a rear wheel of a James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5, at Sotheby's, in New York, Monday, July 29, 2019. The car is one of just three surviving original examples commissioned, and fitted with MI6 Q specifications. It is estimated at $4 million - $6 million when offered at sale in Monterey, Calif, Aug.15, 2019.

Richard Drew Associated Press
James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is displayed at Sotheby's, in New York, Monday, July 29, 2019. The car is one of just three surviving original examples commissioned, and fitted with MI6 Q specifications. It is estimated at $4 million - $6 million when offered at sale in Monterey, Calif, Aug. 15.

Richard Drew Associated Press
Children's jacks substitute for the triple spiked nails that fell from the tail lights of the James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5, at Sotheby's in New York, Monday, July 29, 2019. The car is one of just three surviving original examples commissioned, and fitted with MI6 Q specifications. It is estimated at $4 million - $6 million when offered at sale in Monterey, Calif, Aug.15, 2019.

Richard Drew Associated Press
A navigation system and control panel for defense accessories are installed beside the drivers seat of a James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5, at Sotheby's in New York, Monday, July 29, 2019. The car is one of just three surviving original examples commissioned, and fitted with MI6 Q specifications. It is estimated at $4 million - $6 million when offered at sale in Monterey, Calif, Aug.15, 2019.

Richard Drew Associated Press
A bullet-proof shield extends from the rear deck of a James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5 at Sotheby's, in New York, Monday, July 29, 2019. The car is one of just three surviving original examples commissioned, and fitted with MI6 Q specifications. It is estimated at $4 million - $6 million when offered at sale in Monterey, Calif, Aug.15, 2019.

Richard Drew Associated Press
License plates revolve on the front of a James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5, at Sotheby's, in New York, Monday, July 29, 2019. The car is one of just three surviving original examples commissioned, and fitted with MI6 Q specifications. It is estimated at $4 million - $6 million when offered at sale in Monterey, Calif, Aug.15, 2019.

Richard Drew Associated Press