Description
This is lot number 125 in the Bonhams Zoute sale on October 6th, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
A true James Bond car
One of only 5 surviving 'hero' cars
Original LHD, a 6-speed manual transmission
37, 550 kilometres recorded
Authenticated by Aston Martin
Swiss registration document
A true 'James Bond' car, this Aston Martin DBS is one of 10 identical examples ordered by the production company for the motion picture Quantum of Solace (2008) starring Daniel Craig as secret agent 007. Aston Martin has enjoyed an immensely fruitful relationship with the James Bond franchise over the years, stretching all the away back to the famous 'Silver Birch' DB5 driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger (1964) and most recently by Daniel Craig in No Time to Die (2021).
According to the Aston Martin Heritage Trust: "These cars were sequentially numbered E00038 to E00047 and were painted in a new colour, initially called 'Prototype - Bond 22', later named Quantum Silver. Some stunt cars were expected to be destroyed during the filming. The others that were only damaged were saved and are displayed at events. Some were undamaged 'hero' cars and might have been used in the film for interior or close-up shots or perhaps only for publicity.
"E00038 to E00041 were the special effects stunt cars. E00038 and E00041 were retained damaged and are often displayed with the bullet holes. E00039 and E00040 were scrapped.
"E00042 to E00047 were the hero cars although one of those appears also to have been scrapped (E00046), which leaves 5 hero cars that survived [...] This car, E00042 is one of the six hero cars and one of five that have survived intact."
The 10 Aston Martins were finished in a paint colour initially referred to as 'Prototype Bond 22', later Quantum Silver. As they were portraying an Italian car in the movie, all were ordered in left-hand drive configuration with a six-speed manual transmission. Other specification highlights include the following: Obsidian Black semi-aniline leather with silver stitching; High specification alarm; Piano Black facia; Black brake calipers; Sports seats; Tracking device; Smoker's kit; Powerfold mirrors; Alcantara seat panels; Warm Charcoal seatbelts; First Aid kit; Garage door opener; Auto-dim mirror.
Built in February 2008 as a 2009 model, this DBS #E00042 was first registered in the UK as 'KX57 CMU' before being registered in Switzerland in 2009, where it has remained ever since. The current odometer reading is less than 37, 800 kilometres. The accompanying documentation includes its current original Swiss carte grise; the stamped service book, regularly updated, mostly by Aston Martin in Saint-Gallen.; an Aston Martin Heritage Trust Vehicle Heritage Certificate with a Quantum of Solace appendix information; photocopy of the European conformity certificate; Aston Martin communication system's data; The car also comes with its exquisite glass key, embodying luxury, that elegantly starts the Aston Martin with a simple insertion, along with a spare key, an Aston Martin umbrella, and a battery trickle charger.
Please note that if this vehicle remains in Belgium, it will be subject to Import Duty at 10% (+VAT) and 21% Import VAT on the hammer price. Import rates to other EU Countries may vary for VAT rate and an administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearances with the Bonhams Customs Agents. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, the VAT amount will be calculated based on your registered countries rate. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.
