The unique one third scale model of Bond’s Aston Martin courtesy Christiie’s Images Ltd., 2014
The 50th anniversary of Goldfinger – which had its world premiere on September 17, 1964 – is being marked at Christie’s by an exclusive online charity auction in aid of the NSPCC. EON Productions has commissioned a one off gold plated third scale replica of James Bon’s iconc Aston Martin DB5. It is signed by legendary Bond Production Designer Sir Ken Adam, who designed the Q branch modifcations to the car for Sean Connery as agent OO7. Prop-makers Propshop, who manufactured the scale model DB5’s required for special effect scenes in Skyfall using 3D scans of the full size DB5, have created a one-off gold model with 24 carat gold plated detailing, complete with radio controlled machine guns, bullet proof shield and revolving number plate. The unique Goldfinger model is expected to sell for between £40,000-60,000. Online bidding is underway and it runs to September 17. Another highlight is an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra watch created to mark the anniversary of the film.