Movie: Goldfinger
Year: 1964
Arguably the most recognizeable car in the Bond film franchise. The DB5 ranked number 7 in Discovery Channel's top ten greatest sports cars of all time; edging out the Lamborghini Countach, Nisssan Skyline, and Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in the process. It is also the only Bond Car to make the list.
Not bad for a 44 year old vehicle. But if truth be told, the DB5 was hardly a perfect car. For an exclusive vehicle that heightened one's elite status, the car had some sloppy features. The wipers for instance did not automatically stop at the bottom of the wind shield. Rather, they stopped at precisely the moment when the wipers were switched off. The driver therefore had to time the switch just to have the wipers stop at the default position; which frankly, was quite tricky to do. In addition, the power windows didn't work all the time. And the brakes left something to be desired.
But its minor flaws didn't matter one bit. They were simply overshadowed by Q's mods. Equipped with Bullet proof windows, forward firing machine guns, smoke screen, oil slick and an ejector seat, the car became an icon of the 60's. It was the epitome of cool reserved for the dashing, suave and sophisticated alpha male.
It could be said that Bond Mania during the 60's proppelled the status of the DB5 more than it deserved. But then again, other car models have been chosen to be Bond cars as well. However, none of the other Bond cars achieved the same type of iconic heights that the DB5 reached. And up to this very day, the DB5 is still revered among car enthusiasts.
Year: 1964
Arguably the most recognizeable car in the Bond film franchise. The DB5 ranked number 7 in Discovery Channel's top ten greatest sports cars of all time; edging out the Lamborghini Countach, Nisssan Skyline, and Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in the process. It is also the only Bond Car to make the list.
Not bad for a 44 year old vehicle. But if truth be told, the DB5 was hardly a perfect car. For an exclusive vehicle that heightened one's elite status, the car had some sloppy features. The wipers for instance did not automatically stop at the bottom of the wind shield. Rather, they stopped at precisely the moment when the wipers were switched off. The driver therefore had to time the switch just to have the wipers stop at the default position; which frankly, was quite tricky to do. In addition, the power windows didn't work all the time. And the brakes left something to be desired.
But its minor flaws didn't matter one bit. They were simply overshadowed by Q's mods. Equipped with Bullet proof windows, forward firing machine guns, smoke screen, oil slick and an ejector seat, the car became an icon of the 60's. It was the epitome of cool reserved for the dashing, suave and sophisticated alpha male.
It could be said that Bond Mania during the 60's proppelled the status of the DB5 more than it deserved. But then again, other car models have been chosen to be Bond cars as well. However, none of the other Bond cars achieved the same type of iconic heights that the DB5 reached. And up to this very day, the DB5 is still revered among car enthusiasts.
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