A RARE 1961 Aston Martin once owned by Peter Sellers is due to go under the hammer - and could fetch more than £3million. The DB4 GT first appeared alongside the actor in the 1963 British comedy film The Wrong Arm of the Law before being purchased by Sellers. Having changed hands a number of times since, it will now go up for auction at RM Sotheby's London sale later this year, still boasting the same "41 DPX" registration seen in the film. While the car is yet to receive an official estimate, a representative from the auction house told The Sun Online it could fetch "in excess of £3million". The green coupe underwent a full restoration in 1999, worth a total £126,000 - but it's the motor's touch with fame that really adds to its value. According to the Aston Martin DB4GT book, Sellers enjoyed driving this particular DB4 so much during filming that he purchased it in 1963. But the Pink Panther star only owned the motor for a brief period before selling it on. The … [Read more...] about Classic 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT once owned by The Pink Panther star Peter Sellers could sell for more than £3MILLION
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Aston Martin reveals its new luxury model dubbed ‘Project Neptune’ – a James Bond submarine worth £4million
JAMES BOND'S latest gadget is ready - a submarine that's going on sale for a reported £4million. Super-rich customers - or MI5 spies - can get their hands on "Project Neptune" later this year. Aston Martin first hinted it was going "off-road" with its new model back in September - and promised it wasn't just a concept for the Bond props department. Now more details of what the "exclusive, strictly-limited edition" submarine will look like have been revealed - and it's incredible. The design appears to take inspiration from the £3m Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar, the mini-speedboat driven by Pierce Brosnan in The World is Not Enough and, of course, the famous underwater car in The Spy Who Loved Me. Aston - which teamed up with Triton Submarines to build the submersible - is also offering buyers the chance to customise the vehicle through its aptly-named "Q" personalisation division. Passengers get an almost 360-degree view out of the cockpit while it can dive to 500 … [Read more...] about Aston Martin reveals its new luxury model dubbed ‘Project Neptune’ – a James Bond submarine worth £4million
Daniel Craig’s limited edition James Bond Aston Martin Vanquish raises £334,000 for charity at auction
JAMES BOND'S very own limited-edition Aston Martin has sold for £334,000. Daniel Craig auctioned off his personal and customised Vanquish to raise cash for his youth project. The 200mph motor is a 2014 model numbered 007 and features spec chosen by the film star. Marek Reichman, Aston Martin's chief creative officer and man behind Bond's DB10 car in Spectre, penned this special version himself. The left-hand drive car has a lightweight bonded aluminium structure combined with a motorsport-inspired carbon fibre exterior in midnight blue. Inside it's got deep blue, hand-stitched, leather seating based on Craig's personal preference of denim and dark colours. The 2014 Centenary Vanquish will hit 0-60mph in around four seconds and reach 200mph from its 5.9-litre V12. And is one of just 100 examples built to celebrate the Aston’s 100th anniversary in 2014. The 007 motor went under the hammer on April 20 in Christie's The Exceptional Sale, an annual offering of masterpieces of … [Read more...] about Daniel Craig’s limited edition James Bond Aston Martin Vanquish raises £334,000 for charity at auction
How the Hell Is the Aston Martin Valkyrie a Road-Legal Car?
Last month, we got a brief glimpse and a a lot of neat details on Aston Martin's crazy Valkyrie hypercar. Aston has just released a number of images and details on a nearly-production-spec Valkyrie, and wow. This will be an LMP1 race car for the road. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below We reported, based on sources familiar with the Valkyrie's development, that the car would produce 1130 hp from its naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 and will weigh around 2,270 lbs. Aston Martin hasn't released any drivetrain specs today, but the company has confirmed a lot of the coolest details of the car.The cockpit has space for two passengers, but they'll be sitting with their feet up, just like in a modern F1 or LMP1 car. The interior looks incredibly tight, but Aston says that it will fit two "98th-percentile" adults. Aston Martin's chief designer, Marek Reichman stands at six-foot four, so this was an important goal. The Valkyrie's seats—which will be 3D-scanned to follow the contour … [Read more...] about How the Hell Is the Aston Martin Valkyrie a Road-Legal Car?
Aston Martin Will Take Away Your Valkyrie Reservation If You Plan on Flipping It
Andy Palmer, President and CEO of Aston Martin Lagonda, revealed via Twitter today his company will strip Valkyrie reservations for those planning on flipping the $3.2-million hypercar. Palmer added that if a car is flipped after purchase, the flipper will be banned from purchasing future Aston Martin special edition cars. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The Valkyrie is Aston's newest flagship, equipped with a wild 1130-horsepower V12 hybrid powertrain, tons of aero, and mind-boggling performance. Only 175 cars will be produced, making it highly desirable. One Aston fan pointed out to Palmer that a "build slot" for a Valkyrie has come up for sale on Pistonheads.com, and he didn't seem too pleased. I doubt they have a slot, but if they do and we identify who flipped, they lose the car. If they flip, then they never get another special.— Andy Palmer (@AndyatAston) July 4, 2017 Porsche GT boss Andreas Preuninger recently took a similar stance regarding his company's … [Read more...] about Aston Martin Will Take Away Your Valkyrie Reservation If You Plan on Flipping It
The Aston Martin Valkyrie’s Top Secret Specs
When the Aston Martin Valkyrie was first announced last year, we called it "the McLaren F1 for a new generation." That feels increasingly true as we learn more about this ambitious hypercar. We just got a ton of new info on the Valkyrie from sources deeply familiar with the car. Here's everything we know. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below We'll cut right to the chase—according to our information, the Valkyrie's total power output will be around 1130 hp, with nearly 1000 hp coming from a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 and the rest from an electric motor powered by a Formula One-style kinetic energy regeneration system. Red Bull Racing Formula One, and its aero genius Adrian Newey, collaborated with Aston Martin on the development of the car, which helps explain its 2270-lb (1030-kg) curb weight. That means the Valkyrie is roughly 60 pounds lighter than the Mazda MX-5 Miata, with more power than a LaFerrari.When the Valkyrie was first announced, Aston Martin said its goal … [Read more...] about The Aston Martin Valkyrie’s Top Secret Specs
Aston Martin Valkyrie to get moon dust-infused paint
Aston Martin's upcoming Valkyrie hypercar is already close to being a spaceship, but a future owner is taking it one giant leap further. The owner, Kris Singh, decided to spice up his Valkyrie by infusing the Lunar Red paint with a certified, real, ground-up Moon rock. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!! My visit to Aston Martin was very inspiring. A few weeks ago @milesnurnberger had commented to me that a spec we were discussing reminded him of a Space Ship. I immediately responded, “The Valkyrie makes a Space Ship look like a Car!” 😆👍 That got me thinking... How do I raise the bar of my spec to be worthy of Valkyrie level? 🤔 If ever there was a machine that could grip the ground and rip around the craters of the Moon like it’s on rails, it would be the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Unfortunately, science won’t allow me to be the first person to drive on the Moon (gravity is still an issue, they say), but nothing is stopping me from bringing the Moon to my … [Read more...] about Aston Martin Valkyrie to get moon dust-infused paint
Cosworth open to Aston Martin collaboration
With Aston Martin considering a future as an engine supplier, Cosworth have revealed their would be keen on a partnership with the manufacturer.Aston Martin are taking up the role of Red Bull's title sponsor in 2018 with an eye to becoming an engine supplier in 2021.According to Autosport, the company has already begun talking with potential engine partners with Cosworth saying they would be keen to throw their name into the hat."We would like to work with that partnership," Cosworth powertrains boss Bruce Wood told Autosport."We've done a lot of work with Aston for many years, we're working very closely with Red Bull and the team for the Valkyrie [hypercar], so there's a certain logic to it."Aston have been very clear that they want to be doing something more than just badging someone else's engine."They also don't aspire to designing it all themselves, so there's a natural fit there and certainly that's where some of those discussions are happening."Aston and Red Bull have a very … [Read more...] about Cosworth open to Aston Martin collaboration
Aston Martin could work with Cosworth to develop Formula 1 engine
Aston Martin could partner with legendary race and engineering firm Cosworth to co-develop an engine for Formula 1.Company CEO Andy Palmer has already voiced his interest in producing a powertrain for Red Bull Racing (pictured below), of which Aston Martin is title sponsor, and now Cosworth powertrains boss Bruce Wood has revealed his intent on getting involved.“We've done a lot of work with Aston for many years, we're working very closely with Red Bull and the team for the Valkyrie [hypercar], so there's a certain logic to it,” he told Autosport. "They [Aston Martin] also don't aspire to designing it all themselves, so there's a natural fit there and certainly that's where some of those discussions are happening.” What would a brand new Ford Sierra RS Cosworth feel like today Aston Martin has refrained from commenting on the prospect of a Cosworth tie-up, but a company spokesman told Autocar that the brand was open to an engineering partnership. It is … [Read more...] about Aston Martin could work with Cosworth to develop Formula 1 engine
Aston Martin sales best in nearly a decade
Aston Martin is really hitting its stride at the moment, the UK company announcing that 2017 sales hit a nine-year high. It moved 5117 units last year, an increase of 58 percent year-on-year, and reckons it can beat its previous full-year estimate of £180 million profit on sales of more than £840M. Whatever the amount, it is the first time the firm has been back in profit since 2010. The news comes as the firm's owners consider listing Aston Martin on the stock market. "We continue to perform ahead of expectations, both in terms of financial performance and in meeting our targets for the DB11 and special vehicles," said Aston Martin CEO, Andy Palmer. Palmer joined Aston Martin in 2014 to guide the company back to success. The first to launch under his stewardship was the DB11, a runaway success, while the new Vantage and the Valkyrie hypercar are imminent, as is a crossover. The big sales numbers were driven by rising demand in North America, the UK and China. … [Read more...] about Aston Martin sales best in nearly a decade