£25k Gold-Plated Aston Martin DB5 1:8 scale model

To celebrate 60 years of the movie Goldfinger, Agora Models offers a limited edition 24 ct gold-plated Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5 in 1:8 scale.

With just seven models being created, the car will come complete with some of Bond’s most famous gadgets, including functioning ejector seats and a revolving number plate.

The British car kit makers Agora have partnered with Eon Productions and Aston Martin to create this museum-quality 1:8 scale model kit.

The 24 ct gold DB5 car will be available as a self-build kit or complete model.

The model will feature an arsenal of functioning gadgets as designed by Q in Goldfinger: ejector seat with removal roof panel, twin front-mounted Browning machine guns, bulletproof screen, tyre slashers, oil slick jets, revolving number plates, gadget control panel, radar tracker screen, weapons tray, extending over-rider rams.

The gold-plated scale replica began with laser scanning of the original full-size Goldfinger car. Hundreds of photos were taken to capture every detail, including the engine, chassis, dashboard and gadgets. Up to 250 moulds were then created – each weighing well over a tonne – and painstakingly tested before final production began. The gold-plated body is made with 24 ct Fairmined gold worked by specialists in Birmingham’s jewellery quarter and each car is individually certificated.

Priced at £24,999 ($29,999; €29,999), the meticulously detailed 24 ct gold-plated model will be available to purchase exclusively through agoramodels.com on James Bond Day, October 5th, 2024.

SPECIFICATION

• Strictly limited to seven models worldwide, nr 001 – 007
• 24 ct gold-plate (Fairmined gold)
• Price: £24,999, $29,999, €29,999
• 1:8 scale
• Measures 569 mm x 211 mm x 173 mm
• Weight approx. 7 kg (15lbs)

Accompanied by a signed certificate from EON Productions and Agora Models

“I have always dreamt of offering the ultimate James Bond vehicle as part of our collection. At 1:8 scale, we can ensure the ingenious gadgets created by Q could be faithfully recreated, and function without compromising on the aesthetic appeal of a display model. Producing a gold-plated edition of the DB5 is a fitting celebration of the 60th anniversary of Goldfinger”.
James Franks, Founder, Agora Models.

Prospective customers should register their interest at agoramodels.com.

Agora also offers a Standard Edition model in Silver Birch and a 1:8 scale model of the Lotus Esprit.