'It's amazing': The auction of cars and other James Bond film props - like the watch 007 wore or a boat - brings in so much money that it's emotionally overwhelming and moving those involved to tears. After all, the millions in proceeds go to a good cause.
An Aston Martin DB5 from the latest James Bond film 'No Time To Die' has been sold at auction in London for around 3.26 million euros (2.92 million pounds). The iconic car, used in an action scene at the start of the action thriller, was part of an auction held at venerable auction house Christie's to mark the 60th anniversary of the 007 films on Wednesday.
The proceeds of the auction benefit almost 50 aid organizations and charities. Interested parties from Spain, the USA, Canada and Japan, among others, bid by telephone and Internet.
An Aston Martin V8, which Bond actor Daniel Craig also drove in No Time To Die, went under the hammer in front of 007 producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson for approximately 704,000 euros (630,000 pounds).
In most cases, the estimated value was significantly exceeded. "This is incredible," Wilson said after the two-hour event, overwhelmed while Broccoli fought back tears. As well as several cars, an Omega watch worn by Craig (~$300,000), a replica Fabergé egg from Octopussy starring Roger Moore (~$400,000) and a boat from The World Is Not Enough starring Pierce Brosnan (about 141,000 euros) auctioned for a good cause.
Christie's online auction continues for a week with more than 30 more 007 props. The first feature film about the famous secret agent, "James Bond - 007 hunts Dr. No", was released on October 5, 1962.
Various events are taking place around the 60th anniversary, including a concert with the music from the Bond films. Stars like Dame Shirley Bassey ("Goldfinger"), Lulu ("The Man With The Golden Gun") and the band Garbage ("The World Is Not Enough") are expected in London's Royal Albert Hall next week.
