My most Extravagant Bond purchase yet again

007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
in James Bond Memorabilia, Collecting & Props
Wasnt going to post but my excitement has got the better of me...

As some of you know I had to let go of my AM DBS in Casino Royale due to a career change. Broke my heart. Ran a beautiful Vantage for the last 3 years, but never quite matched the DBS for all out lunacy, looks or obviously Bond direct connection...

So months of searching were finally rewarded yesterday with a monster day of driving and my new DBS in Quantum Silver was finally in the garage!

Definitely my biggest Bond purchase as prices have steadily risen on DBS's over the last couple of years...

Raining in the NE of the UK last night and indeed most of the journey home so not quite as pristine as when I collected her.

Pictures to follow once the weather improves and shes cleaned up and in front of a nice view...

Just to add, I got her home with all doors in tact, no bullet holes and no run ins with any lorries or Alfa Romeos

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Skewered, one sympathises...

1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
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  • MrZarebaMrZareba Krakow, PolandPosts: 1,775MI6 Agent
    007JBDCMWR wrote:
    Wasnt going to post but my excitement has got the better of me...

    As some of you know I had to let go of my AM DBS in Casino Royale due to a career change. Broke my heart. Ran a beautiful Vantage for the last 3 years, but never quite matched the DBS for all out lunacy, looks or obviously Bond direct connection...

    So months of searching were finally rewarded yesterday with a monster day of driving and my new DBS in Quantum Silver was finally in the garage!

    Definitely my biggest Bond purchase as prices have steadily risen on DBS's over the last couple of years...

    Raining in the NE of the UK last night and indeed most of the journey home so not quite as pristine as when I collected her.

    Pictures to follow once the weather improves and shes cleaned up and in front of a nice view...

    Just to add, I got her home with all doors in tact, no bullet holes and no run ins with any lorries or Alfa Romeos

    DSC_1154.jpg

    <screams with eyes popped>

    You're a lucky man!!! Will you be changing the wheels to movie accurate ones? :D (that would be properly crazy, to make the car 'screen accurate')
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    congrats! {[] {[]
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  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    edited August 2017
    Enquired already...
    Difficult one as the DT ones on are £5800 from AM. The originals are "just" £3300....
    Going to see how I feel after a few weeks
    Hasnt got the Carbon seats either. My man maths and convincing policy included the 2+2 option for the wee ones. So never going to be completely 100% SA
    But close as possible without getting obsessive (and expensive)....
    Heres a nice dealer taken pic

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    Skewered, one sympathises...

    1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    If it's not screen accurate why are you posting it here? ?:)








    KIDDING! Congratulations, glad you got the car you wanted! Looks beautiful! -{ -{
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  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    I am sooooo jealon'.......................
    007JBDCMWR wrote:
    Wasnt going to post but my excitement has got the better of me...

    As some of you know I had to let go of my AM DBS in Casino Royale due to a career change. Broke my heart. Ran a beautiful Vantage for the last 3 years, but never quite matched the DBS for all out lunacy, looks or obviously Bond direct connection...

    So months of searching were finally rewarded yesterday with a monster day of driving and my new DBS in Quantum Silver was finally in the garage!

    Definitely my biggest Bond purchase as prices have steadily risen on DBS's over the last couple of years...

    Raining in the NE of the UK last night and indeed most of the journey home so not quite as pristine as when I collected her.

    Pictures to follow once the weather improves and shes cleaned up and in front of a nice view...

    Just to add, I got her home with all doors in tact, no bullet holes and no run ins with any lorries or Alfa Romeos

    DSC_1154.jpg
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  • Double0zeroDouble0zero Los AngelesPosts: 220MI6 Agent
    Congratulation!! Literally this is my lifetime dream purchase. Enjoy it and please do post more pix
  • JBT0077JBT0077 GermanyPosts: 236MI6 Agent
    Great purchase and congratulations.
    This is my dream and beside it's out of my price range, I have a company car and no need of my own one. But I hope I can have one in the future.
  • Enjoying DeathEnjoying Death Toronto, ON CANADAPosts: 1,249MI6 Agent
    007JBDCMWR wrote:
    Wasnt going to post but my excitement has got the better of me...

    As some of you know I had to let go of my AM DBS in Casino Royale due to a career change. Broke my heart. Ran a beautiful Vantage for the last 3 years, but never quite matched the DBS for all out lunacy, looks or obviously Bond direct connection...

    So months of searching were finally rewarded yesterday with a monster day of driving and my new DBS in Quantum Silver was finally in the garage!

    Definitely my biggest Bond purchase as prices have steadily risen on DBS's over the last couple of years...

    Raining in the NE of the UK last night and indeed most of the journey home so not quite as pristine as when I collected her.

    Pictures to follow once the weather improves and shes cleaned up and in front of a nice view...

    Just to add, I got her home with all doors in tact, no bullet holes and no run ins with any lorries or Alfa Romeos

    DSC_1154.jpg

    Congratulations! I am VERY envious of you right now! -{
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  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    Congratulations! I was walking down the street the other day and heard that throaty roar that only an AM can make (although some Maseratis get close) and turned to see a beautiful DBS coast past. It made my day, so I can only imagine what your acquisition did for your day!
  • Dirty PunkerDirty Punker ...Your Eyes Only, darling."Posts: 2,587MI6 Agent
    Having seen a DBS in person, I can congratulate you on owning the most beautiful Aston Martin ever created.
    Were both of your Astons in Quantum Silver or was one a Casino Royale Gray?
    The wheels (even though they are not SA) look very nice, I wouldn't change them if I were you.
    You'd still need a motorised hidden section and a P99 to make it truly SA. :D
    Again, congrats!
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  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    First one was Casino Royale grey...
    I loved it but not so much for the colour, has a lilac look to it due to the flecks... Can also look a bit flat.
    Quantum is stunning in real life, darker grey with a bronze fleck. Looks black at night and quite silvery under sunlight...

    And agree re DBS looks. Could have bought a new vanquish for the same ££££££'s but just prefer the DBS's shape

    The wheels are stunning, will see...

    Heres my now sold dbs, for posterity...

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    Skewered, one sympathises...

    1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
  • CommandantCommandant Posts: 1,374MI6 Agent
    Congrats!
    Don't drive too fast!
  • nafets47nafets47 FloridaPosts: 939MI6 Agent
    That is beyond cool. I hope the amount of whip lash you create from people looking at your car doesn't hurt anyone :D

    Best,
    Stefan
  • James BoldmanJames Boldman Amherst, MAPosts: 464MI6 Agent
    Congrats! Beautiful car!
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  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,929Chief of Staff
    You lucky sod :D

    Congratulations on getting a DBS again -{

    I'm seriously jealous - but in a nice way :))

    I'd be terrified of driving one...but if I'm ever in the NE of England I'll let you take me for a drive :))
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  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    Bullshit*

    *joke. You lucky bastard, congrats and enjoy. -{
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  • CommanderBCommanderB San FranciscoPosts: 87MI6 Agent
    That's pretty damned fantastic! Also my lifetime dream car (as I now shop for an SUV to cart the little munchkin in). Congratulations and enjoy!
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  • DBSDBS Los Angeles, CAPosts: 1,015MI6 Agent
    Congratulations, Mark!! She's a beauty! Glad to see you've got another AM in the garage. I'll also join the long queue of envious members here. :D

    Kindest regards,
    Craig
  • texas007texas007 Houston, Texas 77041Posts: 2,356MI6 Agent
    Cheers -{

    Here is mine ................................ the Gun Metal Honda FIT :D
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    :)) :)) :))
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
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  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,458MI6 Agent
    Beautiful Mark, congratulations, drive her in good health -{
    I'll have one one day and a riva speed boat, once all these bloody kids leave my bank account alone.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    Chriscoop wrote:
    Beautiful Mark, congratulations, drive her in good health -{
    I'll have one one day and a riva speed boat, once all these bloody kids leave my bank account alone.
    Part of the reason I wanted it now, before second one arrives in Nov....
    Skewered, one sympathises...

    1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    Sir Miles wrote:
    You lucky sod :D

    Congratulations on getting a DBS again -{

    I'm seriously jealous - but in a nice way :))

    I'd be terrified of driving one...but if I'm ever in the NE of England I'll let you take me for a drive :))

    More than welcome... Just let me know and will be sorted...
    Skewered, one sympathises...

    1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    And thank you everyone for the lovely comments... When ive got her clean again and a nice day ill pop up some proper pictures... No idea when thatll be as work and looming Italian trip are getting in the way :))
    Skewered, one sympathises...

    1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,616MI6 Agent
    texas007 wrote:
    Cheers -{

    Here is mine ................................ the Gun Metal Honda FIT :D
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    21222520_1643863385636341_392222172_o.jpg

    The most impressive thing in the photo is the BMT 216A plate!
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  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
    Absolutely stunning -{ Congratulations M!
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,458MI6 Agent
    007JBDCMWR wrote:
    Chriscoop wrote:
    Beautiful Mark, congratulations, drive her in good health -{
    I'll have one one day and a riva speed boat, once all these bloody kids leave my bank account alone.
    Part of the reason I wanted it now, before second one arrives in Nov....

    I know that,circumstance. I bought my db7 between marriages when I lived on my motor yacht and had MONEY, second marriage a step devil and a new child turned my boat into an investment flat and a family house and my db7 into something more economical :#
    Good luck for November, all the best people are born in November and enjoy Italy my friend.... It's my favourite place to travel.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    Chriscoop wrote:
    007JBDCMWR wrote:
    Chriscoop wrote:
    Beautiful Mark, congratulations, drive her in good health -{
    I'll have one one day and a riva speed boat, once all these bloody kids leave my bank account alone.
    Part of the reason I wanted it now, before second one arrives in Nov....

    I know that,circumstance. I bought my db7 between marriages when I lived on my motor yacht and had MONEY, second marriage a step devil and a new child turned my boat into an investment flat and a family house and my db7 into something more economical :#
    Good luck for November, all the best people are born in November and enjoy Italy my friend.... It's my favourite place to travel.
    Cheers bud, Motogp in Misano and then pool time for rrst of the week.... Few friends coming over too so should be fab
    Go every year as Rossi rivals Bond!!! Well just about :))
    Skewered, one sympathises...

    1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
  • FerinstalFerinstal North of Londinium...Posts: 310MI6 Agent
    May I join the list of 'Jealous' please - but very happy for you!

    I had the pleasure of driving a DB9 at full tilt around Brands Hatch a couple of weeks ago. It was an incredible experience and I can only imagine what it must be like having a DBS sitting in the garage every morning.
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  • Arbogast 777Arbogast 777 Minneapolis Posts: 595MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    The most impressive thing in the photo is the BMT 216A plate!

    The other day I saw one that was L2K 007. That dude is begging for speeding tickets :))
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