James Bond's Aston Martin Fetches Over $450K at Auction
Daniel Craig’s personal Aston Martin Vanquish sold for $468,500 at a recent Christie’s auction.
All proceeds from the sale are going towards The Opportunity Network, which helps students in underrepresented communities excel in college and in their careers. Actor Craig, who plays James Bond, is a member of The Opportunity Network’s board.
Christie’s estimated the Vanquish Centenary Edition would fetch between $400,000 to $600,000 so it sold on the lower side. The special vehicle was numbered 007 and is one of just 100 made.
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Craig’s Vanquish was further customized beyond the unique graduated paint finish and sterling silver Aston Martin wings, with the actor choosing a unique deep blue, hand-stitched leather interior. The British automaker also added a blue leather box full of accessories, including Bang & Olufsen earphones, solid silver Aston Martin cufflinks, a silver Rollerball pen, and a silver polishing cloth.
The 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition was sold on April 20 in New York.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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