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James Bond Car Auctioned: Aston Martin DB5 goes under the hammer at Christie's auction house

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No Time to Die Aston Martin DB5 stunt car James Bond's iconic Aston Martin DB5 replica stunt car went under the hammer for US$ 3 million at Christie's auction house in London.  Arguably the most stylish car ever made, it is the ultimate collector's prize, as it was used for stunts in the blockbuster Bond movie 'No Time to Die.'  The silver birch Aston Martin is the only DB5 stunt car from the film released for public sale.  It is one of eight stunt replicas build for the beloved franchise by Aston Martin and is fitted with 'Q Branch' modifications.  It finally sold to an anonymous bidder for a cool $3 million, with all proceeds going to The Prince of Wales' Charitable Fund.  The auction was held to mark 60 years of James Bond films.  The sale also includes 60 other items of Bond film props and memorabilia, including 007 edition watches, a motorbike, and items from old classics like the Faberge-style egg from the 1983 Roger Moore movie, 'Octupussy.&#