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James Bond's Aston Martin, front view, image copyright Shooterz. Car to be auctioned Oct. 27 by RM Auctions.

James Bond’s Aston Martin to be auctioned in October

Catherine Saunders-Watson
Catherine Saunders-Watson
James Bond's Aston Martin, front view, image copyright Shooterz. Car to be auctioned Oct. 27 by RM Auctions.
James Bond’s Aston Martin, front view, image copyright Shooterz. Car to be auctioned Oct. 27 by RM Auctions.

LONDON (AP) — The Aston Martin driven by Sean Connery in the James Bond movies is going on sale at a London auction in October.

The silver 1964 Aston Martin DB5, dubbed by car auctioneers RM Auctions as “the world’s most famous car,” is expected to fetch at least $5 million.

The car is one of only two of the original Aston Martins that featured on screen with Sean Connery behind the wheel in Goldfinger and Thunderball. It comes with Bond gadgets including fake machine guns, revolving number plates and smoke screen.

The model is being sold by U.S. radio broadcaster Jerry Lee, who bought it for $12,000 in 1969. It has remained in his home since then and has rarely been seen publicly.

RM Auctions says Tuesday the car is going under the hammer in London on Oct. 27.

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James Bond's Aston Martin, rear view, image copyright Shooterz. Car to be auctioned Oct. 27 by RM Auctions.
James Bond’s Aston Martin, rear view, image copyright Shooterz. Car to be auctioned Oct. 27 by RM Auctions.

Overhead view of dashboard in James Bond's Aston Martin, image copyright Shooterz. Car to be auctioned Oct. 27 by RM Auctions.
Overhead view of dashboard in James Bond’s Aston Martin, image copyright Shooterz. Car to be auctioned Oct. 27 by RM Auctions.

The Aston Martin's dreaded knock-off as implemented by James Bond during high-speed chases, image copyright Shooterz. Car to be auctioned Oct. 27 by RM Auctions.
The Aston Martin’s dreaded knock-off as implemented by James Bond during high-speed chases, image copyright Shooterz. Car to be auctioned Oct. 27 by RM Auctions.

A look inside the boot, or trunk, of James Bond's Aston Martin reveals a morass of intricate wiring connected to the British superspy's many automotive gadgets. Image copyright Shotterz. Car to be auctioned Oct. 27 by RM Auctions.
A look inside the boot, or trunk, of James Bond’s Aston Martin reveals a morass of intricate wiring connected to the British superspy’s many automotive gadgets. Image copyright Shotterz. Car to be auctioned Oct. 27 by RM Auctions.