Bond cars, ranked by value

"DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!" (daft-ryosuke)
04/24/2017 at 23:47 • Filed to: None

Today, I was bored in class and began to think about things (as you do). Being a massive Bond fan, I’m always striving to figure out in what ways I can live a Bond lifestyle on a budget. One of the biggest ways to live a Bond life is to drive a Bond car...and I wondered, what is the cheapest Bond car you can buy today? So, I decided to do some research, and this is what I came up with: Every Bond car ranked from cheapest to most expensive.

22. Renault 11 - $1200

Some of you may be ready to close off this tab and go look at something else, but the Renault 11 is very much officially a Bond car, though it may be the most unorthodox on this list. Though it was only featured in the beginning of A View to a Kill, and was subsequently chopped to bits, it was driven by Bond, and I think that counts enough. I found one !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , all it needs is a spray of blue and you can ride with all those DB5s for under $2000.

21. BMW Z3 Roadster - $4000-$10,000

Only getting a whopping 5 minutes of total screen time, I always thought the Z3 was the biggest missed opportunity of Goldeneye, even if it’s my favorite film in the series. However, if you completely disavow the Renault above, you can have this for anywhere !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , and the best part is they still look great.

20. BMW 750iL - $5000-$10,000

Not a day goes by that I don’t think about buying an E38 7 Series, and Tomorrow Never Dies certainly helped my lust for them. Thankfully you can !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! for under 10 grand. Re-inflating tires not included.

19. AMC Matador Coupe - $10,000

So, this one wasn’t driven by Bond, it was in fact driven by The Man with the Golden Gun’s baddie, Scaramanga. Still, it’s a memorable car in the franchise because it’s the first (and only one so far) in the franchise to fly. You can get one of these gorgeous early Malaise boats for !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

18. Lincoln Mark VII LSC - $5000-$13,000

Now you’re really thinking I’m crazy, but yes, Bond did indeed drive a Lincoln Mark VII in Licence to Kill. I love Licence to Kill, so I thought it best to include one of the lesser known cars here, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

17. AMC Hornet - $13,000

The other famous AMC from TMWTGG is the AMC Hornet which Bond used to chase after the Matador featured above. They’re just !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! than the Matador, but still a decent price. I wouldn’t recommend doing a barrel roll with one, however.

16. Jaguar XKR - $9000-$15,000

This is another one that’s not driven by Bond, instead being driven by former Fast and Furious baddie Rick Yune in Die Another Day. It did gain some fame, however, being the first baddie car to be decked out with the same amount of gadgets as Bond’s Aston Martin. I really like these, so I’m usually looking to buy one in the first place, and I’m happy to say !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

15. Sunbeam Alpine - $10,000-$15,000

Anyone who’s anyone knows that the Alpine is genesis for Bond cars. Driven in a small chase during Dr. No, this small roadster began a long line of Bond staples that lasted throughout the whole series. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

14. Alfa Romeo GTV6 - $18,000

Yes, even James Bond has had a taste of the Italian flair of Alfa Romeo, stealing this choice grey/brown GTV6 from a fraulein in Octopussy. Top Gear ranked this the best Bond bang for your buck in their special on Bond cars, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

13. 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible - $20,000-$40,000

Another car that was never driven by Bond, in fact it was driven by his wife, Tracy. But it is quite a special car, as it takes place in a thrilling ice chase that involves a lot of Mini Coopers as well. As with all American muscle cars of this era, they’re steadily climbing in value, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

12. 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 - $20,000-$50,000

Another Ford product, as per some big advertising deal they did for Diamonds Are Forever, and this one is very famous. It is that very Mustang that Bond drove on two wheels in a Las Vegas alleyway. Just like the Cougar, it’s steadily rising in prices, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

11. Lotus Esprit Turbo - $50,000

Don’t get too excited, this isn’t the submarine. In fact, it only shows up for a minute before self-destructing. But, the Esprit Turbo is too radical to not include, and depending on condition, I’d say it’s a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! submarine.

10. Lotus Esprit S1 - $30,000-$60,000

This is the one you’re looking for. Yes, this is the Lotus Esprit that famously turned into a submarine in The Spy Who Loved Me. That plus it’s year could probably account for it being !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! than the turbo, but I’d say it’s a price to pay for that gorgeous wedge shape. Can you swim?

9. Aston Martin V12 Vanquish - $55,000-$140,000

This is probably my favorite Bond car of all time. Yes, Die Another Day was shit, but seeing these gorgeous lines back when I was 7 made me love Aston Martin immediately. It was so badass then and it’s still badass now. Thankfully, you can’t buy one that turns invisible with some gimmick, but regular Vanquishes can be had for under 100 grand, or you could !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! for a few ten thousand more...

8. BMW Z8 - $150,000

Another personal favorite, because I believe this was the first Bond film I ever saw. I also cried like a bitch when I saw the Z8 get cut in half, but I digress. Still, I’d say this is the point where the cars start to become unobtanium, because !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Still, for that design and those internals, I’d be willing to sell some organs.

7. 1969 Aston Martin DBS - $170,000

Ahh, yes, the forgotten Aston Martin driven by the forgotten Bond, George Lazenby. These aren’t really that sought after, so compared to other Aston Martins of the vintage, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! But they’re still an Aston, so it’s not like you’re gonna find one for the price of a Camry.

6. Aston Martin DBS V12 - $120,000-$190,000

Now, this is what most people think of when they think, “James Bond DBS.” When this car came on the screen back in 2006, most gearheads creamed upon seeing those lines, and creamed again after hearing its noises echo throughout Montenegro. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! The bad news is they’re still more expensive than most new sports cars. Decisions, decisions.

5. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - $400,000

Alright, before someone yells at me, I know that the V8 coupe in The Living Daylights was not a real Vantage, but I like to believe. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

4. Toyota 2000GT - $300,000-$500,000

We’ve had French, German, Italian, and American, but this is the only Japanese car on this list, and how shocking that it’s !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! But can you blame it? Unfortunately, unless you carry the weight of Sean Connery, you won’t be able to get a topless one, unless you break out a sawzall on your $500k car.

3. Bentley 3 1/2 Litre - $500,000-$1,000,000

Though it doesn’t have much screentime, this Bentley is a very special car for Bond fans, as it is the original Bond car from the Fleming novels. It only got a small part in From Russia With Love, and by Goldfinger, it was deemed that it’d, “had its day.” In fact, this was the only car for this list that I couldn’t find a definitive price on, but reports put it around the $500k range, and I could imagine it fetching more.

2. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 - $1,000,000

I bet you were expecting this car to reach number 1. After all, it is the most famous Bond car, ever. It’s been featured in seven films (eight if you count deleted scenes), and has gained worldwide notoriety for just being...it. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! But that was to be expected.

1. Aston Martin DB10 - $3,500,000

But in fact, the most expensive and hardest to obtain Bond car from this entire list is the most recent one, the DB10 from Spectre, which recently went for a cool 3.5 million at an auction. They only built 10 of these, so that might explain that. They say one’s at the bottom of the Tiber...so if you want to go fishing, be my guest.

DISCUSSION (13)

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
04/24/2017 at 23:50

Regardless of what anyone says to me, the answer will always be the Octopussy 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV-6.

That movie made me fall in love with that car to the point where I contemplated getting one as my first car before realizing how bad of an idea it was.

I like the 750iL and the Z3, but nothing beats the GTV-6 in my eyes.

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
04/24/2017 at 23:52

I have to admit, a GTV6 for a first car would be mighty interesting...I wonder if there’s anyone crazy enough in the world to actually do such a thing.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
04/24/2017 at 23:57

I came REALLY close to buying a pristine 1986 one with 53k miles in black with black leather. It was perfect inside and outside. I ended up with a 2015 Passat. I’m sure the GTV-6 would’ve been WAY more reliable.