Summary
A James Bond-style Aston Martin DB5, once left to rust and used as a plaything by local children, has been restored and is now valued at £1 million. John Williams, who bought it in 1973, spent £400,000 and three years on the car's restoration at Aston Martin's workshop. The car was one of only 1,022 made in the 1960s and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
Key Facts
- The Aston Martin DB5 is famous for appearing in James Bond films like "Goldfinger" and "Thunderball."
- John Williams bought the car in 1973 for about £985 (around £15,000 today).
- The car was left to rust on a driveway for many years.
- It was restored over three years, costing Williams £400,000.
- Experts spent 2,500 hours on its restoration, which included removing a mouse nest.
- Only 1,022 DB5s were made, and Mr. Williams' model is one of 39 special Vantage models.
- The restored car is now valued at £1 million by Aston Martin.
