<p>If you have some millions of bucks to spare, then you can grab the iconic 1964 James Bond Aston Martin DB5.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Late actor Sean Connery personally owned the car and it is now up for grabs on the auction block on the 18th of August. Detroit’s Broad Arrow Auctions expects the car to bring in between $1.4 million and $1.8 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Connery is best known for portraying the iconic British spy in seven James Bond films between 1962 and 1983.</p>

<p>Between 1962 and 1983, Connery played the iconic role of British super-spy James Bond in seven films. The Aston Martin DB5, a premium sports automobile produced between 1963 and 1965 by the British carmaker, is the car model best associated with the Bond character: The car has appeared in eight Bond films, beginning with Sean Connery’s 1964's' 'Goldfinger.' The actor died in 2020.</p>

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<p>The DB5 model is a rare and sought after vehicle because just 1,100 were made by Aston Martin. The fact that the car once belonged to the Scottish actor makes it more priceless.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The vehicles were mostly used for movie shoots and generally loaded with props.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Connery never drove this specific Aston Martin DB5 car in any of the Bond films. However, he bought his own version and loved driving it, as informed by his son.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The auction house, Broad Arrow, describes the car as being in highly presentable condition and has been painted in snow show grey colour to resemble the ones Bond drove in the movies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The auction house also stated that the winning bidder would also get a chance to drive the car with Connery’s long time friend, F1 World Championship racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-conjuring-house-has-been-sold-the-price-will-give-you-a-nightmare-483604">The haunted ‘Conjuring’ house has been sold &amp; the price will give you a nightmare</a></p>

<p>Over recent decades, James Bond cars have remained profitable at auctions. The Aston Martin DB5 featured in the 1965 Bond film ‘Thunderball’ was sold for $6.4 million at a 2019 auction. In 2013, Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought a 1976 Lotus Esprit sports car that was used in the James Bond franchise ‘The Spy Who Loved Me'&nbsp;in 1977.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interested bidders have to register on Broad Arrow’s website for the auction. The auction will take place in Monterrey, California.</p>

<p>Sean Connery’s family have stated that a significant amount of the profits from the auction will be used as donations to the late actor’s Philanthropy Fund.</p>


If you have some millions of bucks to spare, then you can grab the iconic 1964 James Bond Aston Martin DB5. Late actor Sean Connery personally owned the car and it is now up for grabs on the auction block on the 18th of August.

If you have some millions of bucks to spare, then you can grab the iconic 1964 James Bond Aston Martin DB5. Late actor Sean Connery personally owned the car and it is now up for grabs on the auction block on the 18th of August. Detroit’s Broad Arrow Auctions expects the car to bring in between $1.4 million and $1.8 million. Connery is best known for portraying the iconic British spy in seven James Bond films between 1962 and 1983. Between 1962 and 1983, Connery played the iconic role of British super-spy James Bond in seven films. The Aston Martin DB5, a premium sports automobile produced between 1963 and 1965 by the British carmaker, is the car model best associated with the Bond character: The car has appeared in eight Bond films, beginning with Sean Connery’s 1964's' 'Goldfinger.' The actor died in 2020. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Broad Arrow Auctions (@broadarrow_auctions) × The DB5 model is a rare and sought after vehicle because just 1,100 were made by Aston Martin. The fact that the car once belonged to the Scottish actor makes it more priceless. The vehicles were mostly used for movie shoots and generally loaded with props. Connery never drove this specific Aston Martin DB5 car in any of the Bond films. However, he bought his own version and loved driving it, as informed by his son. The auction house, Broad Arrow, describes the car as being in highly presentable condition and has been painted in snow show grey colour to resemble the ones Bond drove in the movies. The auction house also stated that the winning bidder would also get a chance to drive the car with Connery’s long time friend, F1 World Championship racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart. Also Read: The haunted ‘Conjuring’ house has been sold & the price will give you a nightmare Over recent decades, James Bond cars have remained profitable at auctions. The Aston Martin DB5 featured in the 1965 Bond film ‘Thunderball’ was sold for $6.4 million at a 2019 auction. In 2013, Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought a 1976 Lotus Esprit sports car that was used in the James Bond franchise ‘The Spy Who Loved Me' in 1977. Interested bidders have to register on Broad Arrow’s website for the auction. The auction will take place in Monterrey, California. Sean Connery’s family have stated that a significant amount of the profits from the auction will be used as donations to the late actor’s Philanthropy Fund.

Sean Connery's Aston Martin DB5 from 'James Bond' listed for $2 million in an auction 

<p>Britain's Prince Charles has revealed his old<strong> </strong>Aston Martin sports car runs partly on <strong>cheese waste</strong> and surplus white wine.</p>

<p>The car was gifted to him on his 21st birthday. <strong>Charles</strong>, 72, while speaking to BBC radio said he had asked the Aston Martin engineers to make the car environmentally friendly, although, it wasn't easy early on but the company relented and gave the prince his wish.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-charles-will-give-public-greater-access-to-royal-residencies-as-king-reports-385398">Also Read: Prince Charles will give public greater access to royal residencies as king</a></p>

<p><strong>Aston Martin </strong>is popularly known as the "James Bond car" with superstar 007 actors through the decades always preferring to ride the glitzy car. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-a-slice-of-history-prince-charles-and-princess-diana-cake-sells-for-%C2%A31850-404829">Also Read |&nbsp; A slice of history: Prince Charles and Princess Diana cake sells for £1,850</a></p>

<p>Charles who is an avid environmentalist urged world leaders to address <strong>climate change</strong>. Charles said he was accused of being "anti-science" and "ridiculed" for a long time but he always believed in speaking about climate change.</p>

<p>However, people on Twitter couldn't control their laughter.</p>

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<p>Charles also spoke about how he intends to reduce his own <strong>carbon footprint</strong>. He reportedly has&nbsp;a garden in his Balmoral estate and as far as his diet is concerned the prince informed that he doesn't eat meat and fish two&nbsp;days a week and stays away from dairy products once a week.</p>

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<p>World leaders are set to address the climate change crisis during the <strong>COP26 </strong>UN climate change summit this month which begins on October 31. Charles said he understood the frustration of climate campaigners who have been protesting for a long time.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-prince-charles-is-reportedly-not-keen-to-give-harry-and-meghans-son-archie-prince-title-392961">Also Read:&nbsp;Prince Charles is reportedly not keen to give Harry and Meghan's son Archie 'prince' title</a></p>

<p>Charles will be attending the COP26 at Glasgow along with other royal family members including his mother Queen Elizabeth II.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


Britain's Prince Charles has revealed his old Aston Martin sports car runs partly on cheese waste and surplus white wine. The car was gifted to him on his 21st birthday.

Britain's Prince Charles has revealed his old Aston Martin sports car runs partly on cheese waste and surplus white wine. The car was gifted to him on his 21st birthday. Charles, 72, while speaking to BBC radio said he had asked the Aston Martin engineers to make the car environmentally friendly, although, it wasn't easy early on but the company relented and gave the prince his wish. Also Read: Prince Charles will give public greater access to royal residencies as king Aston Martin is popularly known as the "James Bond car" with superstar 007 actors through the decades always preferring to ride the glitzy car. Also Read | A slice of history: Prince Charles and Princess Diana cake sells for £1,850 Charles who is an avid environmentalist urged world leaders to address climate change. Charles said he was accused of being "anti-science" and "ridiculed" for a long time but he always believed in speaking about climate change. However, people on Twitter couldn't control their laughter. prince charles wine and cheese car HICK UP LOVE CHEESE 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/sgpaV34xor — SUMERSOULS PD RADIO PLUS PRS FOR MUSIC LICENCE (@sumersouls) October 11, 2021 × Charles, Prince of Wales prince charles wine and cheese car👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️🤣 pic.twitter.com/r8yXXHHEUk — SUMERSOULS PD RADIO PLUS PRS FOR MUSIC LICENCE (@sumersouls) October 11, 2021 × Prince Charles reveals he runs his car on caviar, liquified lobster, and champagne by products. Recommends it as a scalable solution for all cars. #PrinceCharles #lobsters — Zeev (@shtetlite) October 11, 2021 × Charles also spoke about how he intends to reduce his own carbon footprint. He reportedly has a garden in his Balmoral estate and as far as his diet is concerned the prince informed that he doesn't eat meat and fish two days a week and stays away from dairy products once a week. Watch| Wuhan Coronavirus: Did homoeopathy cure Prince Charles? World leaders are set to address the climate change crisis during the COP26 UN climate change summit this month which begins on October 31. Charles said he understood the frustration of climate campaigners who have been protesting for a long time. Also Read: Prince Charles is reportedly not keen to give Harry and Meghan's son Archie 'prince' title Charles will be attending the COP26 at Glasgow along with other royal family members including his mother Queen Elizabeth II. (With inputs from Agencies)

Prince Charles says his Aston Martin car runs on cheese waste and wine; Twitter laughs

<p>The iconic British Aston Martin car may be sold to a Chinese company, according to reports.</p>

<p>China Geely Automobile is in talks with Aston Martin officials to put together a deal, various media reports said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/aston-martin-launches-first-suv-hopeful-of-a-turnaround-263381">Also Read:&nbsp;Aston Martin launches first SUV, hopeful of a turnaround</a></p>

<p>A report said the owner of Racing Point Formula One team&nbsp;Lawrence Stroll is also in talks with the car British company, but it could not be confirmed.</p>

<p>After the news became public, Aston Martin shares jumped on Monday rising over two per cent in the London stock exchange.</p>

<p>The car which is famously used in James Bond movies reported third-quarter losses and warned that profits for 2019 would be halved.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/aston-martin-built-for-james-bond-heading-to-auction-226695">Read:&nbsp;Aston Martin built for James Bond heading to auction</a></p>

<p>However, both Aston Martin and &nbsp;Geely Automobile Holding haven't officially confirmed the takeover even as media reports circulated the Chinese company's was conducting due diligence.</p>

<p>Geely chairman Li Shufu has stakes in &nbsp;Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler. Geely also owns Volvo. Daimler owns five per cent stake in Aston Martin.</p>

<p>Last week, the 107-year old British car company had issued a second profit warning over its "very disappointing" sales. The shares of the company went into a tailspin after the profit warning falling nearly 16 per cent.</p>


The iconic British Aston Martin car may be sold to a Chinese company, according to reports. China Geely Automobile is in talks with Aston Martin officials to put together a deal, various media reports said.

The iconic British Aston Martin car may be sold to a Chinese company, according to reports. China Geely Automobile is in talks with Aston Martin officials to put together a deal, various media reports said. Also Read: Aston Martin launches first SUV, hopeful of a turnaround A report said the owner of Racing Point Formula One team Lawrence Stroll is also in talks with the car British company, but it could not be confirmed. After the news became public, Aston Martin shares jumped on Monday rising over two per cent in the London stock exchange. The car which is famously used in James Bond movies reported third-quarter losses and warned that profits for 2019 would be halved. Read: Aston Martin built for James Bond heading to auction However, both Aston Martin and Geely Automobile Holding haven't officially confirmed the takeover even as media reports circulated the Chinese company's was conducting due diligence. Geely chairman Li Shufu has stakes in Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler. Geely also owns Volvo. Daimler owns five per cent stake in Aston Martin. Last week, the 107-year old British car company had issued a second profit warning over its "very disappointing" sales. The shares of the company went into a tailspin after the profit warning falling nearly 16 per cent.

China's Geely automobile in talks to buy stake in Aston Martin: Report