Aston Martin Vanquish #007 Press Car for sale once again

The Aston Martin Vanquish #007 press car that was offered for auction last year is currently for sale via AutoTrader. Find out here what happened to it.

The Aston Martin Vanquish press car
photo © Comic Relief

In 2023, a private seller was offering his stunning Aston Martin Vanquish via the Bond Lifestyle website and Iconic Auctioneers. The car didn't sell, but then in 2024 it was donated to Britain’s biggest TV Charity event, presented by Chris Evans.

From March 7th to April 1st 2024, people could buy raffle tickets supporting the Comic Relief charity.

It now appears that the winner of the raffle is trying to sell the car for £99k at AutoTrader (note the Bond Lifestyle screenshots in the AutoTrader ad).

About the Aston Martin Vanquish #007 press car

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond Press Car #007
photo © Nathan Rigby

The beautiful brown leather interior of the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond Press Car #007
photo © Alan Kenny

The Aston Martin Vanquish is a high-performance grand tourer introduced in 2001 as a successor to the Aston Martin Vantage.

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond Press Car #007 on auction
photo © Alan Kenny

Designed by Ian Callum and drawing inspiration from the DB4 Zagato, the car features an advanced carbon fibre and alloy structure and Aston Martin's powerful V12 engine.

The Vanquish model was last model to be produced at the Newport Pagnell Works between 2001 and 2007.

photo © Nathan Rigby

Only available with a 6-speed automated manual transmission, the interior, whilst still trimmed in the finest leather, saw the wood veneers replaced with brushed aluminium. The Vanquish was Aston’s flagship between 2001 and 2007 and was the last model to be produced at the Newport Pagnell Works.

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond Press Car #007
photo © Alan Kenny

The Aston Martin Vanquish was prominently featured in the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day starring Pierce Brosnan as 007. Bond drives the car in Iceland and the car is fitted with gadgets, including automatic guns that pop-up from the bonnet cooling vents, rockets behind the grille, spikes on the tyres and a passenger ejector seat. All features are very useful during the chase with a Jaguar XK-R. The most remarkable feature is its ability to become invisible.

About press car #007

This early Vanquish carries the distinctive chassis number ending '007' and is the seventh of seven UK Press Cars used for promoting the film alongside Pierce Brosnan.

Pierce Brosnan with one of the Aston Martin Vanquish press cars in 2002
 

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond Press Car #007, rear view
photo © Alan Kenny

This particular Vanquish was first owned by Aston Martin's then Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez.

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond Press Car #007
photo © Nathan Rigby

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond Press Car #007 has a brown leather interior with aluminium details and a built-in telephone.
photos © Nathan Rigby

A Bond-style feature is the original Aston Martin accessories 'hidden' in the glove box.

Aston Martin original accessories in the glove box
photo © Nathan Rigby

Finished in Skye Silver with Chestnut Nubuck interior, the car comes complete with owners/service book, main dealer service history, MOT to March 2024, two keys, Aston Martin Build Log.

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond Press Car #007
photo © Alan Kenny

The Aston Martin Vanquish press car has a few optional extras installed.

Aston Martin Vanquish press car has a few optional extras installed which will be included in the sale
photo © Nathan Rigby

The previous owner of this beautiful Aston Martin Vanquish commissioned a prop maker to recreate the missiles and guns on the hood.

Automatic gun props on the bonnet cooling vents
photo © Nathan Rigby

No expense was spared to create good looking, high quality props that can be attached and removed from the bonnet and grille.

Rockets behind the grille
photo © Nathan Rigby

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond Press Car #007
photo © Alan Kenny