Ever Dreamt of owning James Bond’s ASTON MARTIN DBS? Well, Now you can!!! (Also the ‘Must See’ Official Auction Catalogue for Bond’s 50th Anniversary)

Christie's is an international company that offers art auctions and private sales to clients around the globe. This year, to mark off the 50^th anniversary of the British secret agent’s escapades, they will be auctioning a variety of items from the film’s illustrious series - all the way back to the first film – DR. NO starring Sean Connery released in 1962

Intense car chase scene from Quantum of Solace

The Damaged Grand Tourer after filming

Yes, James Bond’s Quantum of Solace (2008) Aston Martin is one of the items up for auction at Christie’s — but it's totally understandable if these first images don’t convince you to bid, as It’s bashed up, dusty and riddled with bullet holes (oh, and erm… least of all…, a torn out driver’s door. No big deal). All this as it speeds through some winding Italian roads, as the bad guys chase 007, simultaneously ramming into the car and spraying it with gunfire.

That’s enough to take the shine off of any ultra-luxury dream car. But, don’t worry, it’ll be getting a proper patch-up before you have the opportunity to purchase the vehicle for a jaw-dropping amount of money.
Christie’s has announced the charity auction, beginning in late September, with Bond’s flashy wheels, the 6-liter, V12, 510 Horsepower Aston Martin DBS two-door Coupe, taking the top spot.

The 2008 Aston Martin DBS - what the restored car will look like

The entire auction seems tailor-made for the Bond devotee who wants to collect obscure memorabilia like, say, a smaller-scale replica of the space shuttle used in 1979′s Moonraker (see pg. 62 in the OFFICIAL AUCTION CATALOGUE - Link provided below) or Pierce Brosnan’s two-piece charcoal suit worn in 1999′s The World Is Not Enough (pg. 100-101). Also up for auction, rather unbelievably, is a “Please Do Not Disturb” sign that afforded a degree of privacy to Bond (and perhaps someone else) in a hotel room in 1964′s Goldfinger (pg. 28-29). 

My personal favorite? The golden belt worn by Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee) during, The Man with the Golden Gun (1974). The belt is fastened by two buckles - which are golden bullets (pg. 54-55). Nice!

Hit the Jump HERE for more details as well as your link to view the exclusive catalogue!!!

Christie’s Official James Bond 007 Auction Catalogue:  http://christies.scene7.com/s7/brochure/flash_brochure.jsp?company=Christies&sku=CSK4314_SaleCat&config=Christies/eCat-Black_Full&locale=en&image=Christies/CSK4314_SaleCat

So, what would be the going price for this Bond-esque luxury? It’ll set you back roughly $160,000 to $230,000, according to the Christie’s estimate (pg 160-161).  A used 2008 DBS will cost about $156,000.

The classic 1963 Aston Martin DB5 that featured in both Goldfinger (1964) and Thunderball (1965), the one with the revolving registration plate, ejector seat, and machine guns, was sold for £2,912,000 ($4,608,500) at RM Auctions on the 27^th October 2010 to an American bidder who plans to display it at his private collection in Ohio. 4.6 Million Dollars?!?

The 1963 Aston Martin DB5 popularly called the "Bondmobile"

So you might pay a bit of a premium given the car’s prestigious former owner — but maybe some of that 007 suaveness will rub off on you from the car’s leather seats – just DON'T piss off any villains this time.