Few brand partnerships have been as prolific or as long-lasting as the one between Amazon MGM Studios’ James Bond films, and Aston Martin. While many sponsorship and brand relationships are fleeting, James Bond’s affinity for Aston Martin cars is an integral part of the character’s identity. When you think of James Bond’s car, you probably envision a different model based on your age and the first time you saw a Bond film, but regardless of which one comes to mind, it’s an Aston Martin.
The following list categorizes and breaks down which Aston Martin cars appeared in Bond films, examining which models continue to carry the influence today.
Aston Martin Valhalla – The prototype for this hypercar made its public debut in 2021’s No Time to Die. Limited to a 999-vehicle production run, this Formula 1®-inspired mid-engine PHEV pushes an astounding 1064 horsepower. Words don’t do its gorgeous design justice.
Aston Martin Vanquish – The first generation Vanquish V12 appears in 2002’s Die Another Day, with some heavy science-fiction-inspired gadgets, even for the Bond series, including adaptive camouflage and gravity-defying spiked wheels. The third generation is currently available in both coupe and convertible styles, but none with Q’s upgrades.
Aston Martin DBS, DBS V12, and DBS Superleggera – Featured in No Time to Die, the 2018 DBS Superleggera is the most recent version of the Aston Martin DBS. A previous DBS model appeared in the 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Daniel Craig’s Bond drives the DBS V12 in his first two film outings. The third-generation Vanquish is considered its successor.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante – This convertible version of the V8 Vantage Bond car first appeared in 1987’s The Living Daylights and appeared a second time in No Time to Die. Currently, the Vantage V12 carries on its name.
Aston Martin DB5 – The most prolific Bond car model, featured in eight films, including Goldfinger, GoldenEye, and Casino Royale. The iconic “Bond Car” boasts many of Q’s most dramatic upgrades, including revolving number plates, wing-mounted machine guns, a smoke screen, tire slashers, and an ejector seat. No, no matter how nicely you ask, the Galpin Auto Sports Custom Shop will not install any of these features on our models. The DB12 is its current successor.
Aston Martin DB10 – James Bond drives this incredible successor to the DB5 in 2015’s Spectre. Like the DB5, the DB12 carries on its legacy.
While the specific Bond car models are limited to the initial production runs spanning more than 60 years since the first team-up in 1964’s Goldfinger, Aston Martin carries on the legacy and heritage in its current lineup. Experience how decades of cutting-edge engineering and meticulous attention to luxury design have evolved vehicles like the DB12, DBX, and Vantage at Galpin Aston Martin.
