Bond car collection

[t-tony]

Hi all, on MSN cars tonight there photo's of a collection of James Bond's "vehicles" from all(most) of the films. A couple of nice ones of the Z8 but unfortunately nothing Z3 wise from Golden Eye. I guess it wasn't a big enough star in those days. How things change, what if they'd given him Z3M, shame it wasn't available then.

 

[zedonist]

The Z8 is so much like the Z3, its like the big sister, i love it especially that door shut line to the front wheel.......................quick tissue............

 

[bonzo]

Come come man, take yourself in hand!

 

[t-tony]

Come come man, take yourself in hand!

I think he already did.

 

[Rev]

I just had a look and the Z3 is featured in the Top 10 Bond cars.

http://cars.uk.msn.com/news/top-10-used-james-bond-cars-1#image=7

http://cars.uk.msn.com/news/top-10-used-james-bond-cars-1#image=8

When you think that wasn't actually a Z8, but a mock up of a car it's pretty amazing.

I sort of recognise the number plate on the Z8...

It always makes me smile.

 

[GazHyde]

I sort of recognise the number plate on the Z8...

Yeah, I noticed the similarity when I was looking for a Z8 picture some time ago. Honestly thought it was you leaning on the bonnet as well

 

[Rev]

If I leant on the body I'd dent it!!

 

[zedonist]

No, no leaning please

 

[GazHyde]

So this isn't you then @Rev

 

[Rev]

Sadly not! Not quite as aerodynamic as Mr Bond!

Built for comfort and not speed!!!

 

[Brian H]

I sort of recognise the number plate on the Z8...

It always makes me smile.

How did that come about if you don't mind me asking?

 

[bonzo]

I think he already did.

Too late for the tissue then!

 

[Rev]

How did that come about if you don't mind me asking?

Before I bought the car I started reading all about Z8's and the Bond car figured in this. It was never a real Z8, just a mock up. So I did a hpi check on the number. Nothing came up, so I asked the DVLA if it had been issued, and it hadn't. It was sent to auction and I bought it.

I was more surprised than anyone that no one had checked it before me. But it's a nice thing to have with the car. I suspect it doesn't add huge value though.