On May 22^nd, the Aston Martin used as a test mule for the classic 1964 James Bond film, Goldfinger, will go up for auction at Bonhams’ sale in Newport Pagnell, UK. It is expected to fetch $59,000 – $74,000.

The highly sought-after vehicle is a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage Saloon. Initially built for media mogul Max Aitken, it was sold the following year and has not been on the market since. Auctioneers are deeming this automobile a ‘barn find’ – a term used by sellers when a rare icon of the past is found hidden away in a barn, storage unit or, in this case, a garage.

In its heyday, the car was often used as a production aid at Pinewood Studios, where its owner worked as a special effects designer. During the filming of Goldfinger, the car was used as a measuring device for various gadgets that would later be installed in the silver DB5 driven by the original Bond (Sean Connery) in the film.

Aside from its unique history, this Aston Martin has been customized to further set it apart from other remaining cars in its class. It is adorned with a special factory-fitted clutch, engine vacuum gauge and a thermostatically activated over heating alert.

Bonhams’ is auctioning the car in an ‘as-is’ condition with the inclusion of a copy old-style logbook and Swansea V5.

Known as one of the largest and most prominent auctioneers of classing and vintage Aston Martins, Roll-Royces and Jaguars, this year’s Bonhams’ Newport Pagnell sale will open for viewing on Friday, May 21^st at 6PM.

~Affluent Page

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