James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5, one of the most iconic vehicles in the history of cinema, was finally found after a mysterious disappearance of 25 years. The location of the car shocked those who heard about it. The legendary car appeared in the unforgettable Bond films Goldfinger and Thunderball and is a treasure for Bond fans. However, it mysteriously disappeared from a warehouse in Florida in 1997 and hasn’t been traced since… until now.
James Bond’s missing Aston Martin DB5 found in a house in the Middle East 25 years later
The story of the car is almost as complex and action-packed as a Bond movie. The Aston Martin DB5 was equipped with a range of special equipment used in the original films: ejector seat, machine guns, tire cutters and many more Bond-style gadgets.
After the movies, the car was sent back to Aston Martin and all this special equipment was removed and standardized. However, Gavin Keyzar, a collector and Bond fan, bought the car and had all the equipment added back. The car then changed hands several times and then disappeared in 1997.
After years of searches and investigations that could be the subject of detective stories, Art Recovery International found it in a private property in the Middle East. The current owner was not even aware that this historic vehicle was stolen.
Now, the Aston Martin DB5 is back in the spotlight and its value is estimated at around 25 million dollars. At this price, the car is a priceless treasure not only for Bond fans but also for all classic car collectors.
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