Danbury Mint James Bond Aston Martin DB5
Donald Grant
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Here are pictures of my Danbury Mint Aston Martin DB5 pictured with the Dave Worrall tome "The Most Famous Car In The World" and supplement. Not sure if the Danbury Mint DB5 is still available, but it's certainly available on Eprey and is a nice little piece to add to your collection. Enjoy.
DG
DG
So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
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I think, that Danbury Mint doesn't make these beauties anymore. I read some article from net about these models, that
said the molds where destroyed and it's been long discontinued model since the end of the year 2001. So i'm very happy to
own one silverbirch db5 and also the gold plated one.
on Ebay couple of months ago.
BR,
Teppo
TIS - "The moment you think you got it figured - you're wrong"
Formerly known as Teppo
Unfortunately when I was about to show a reporter this view with my car, the door came away in my hand
Yep, I think you're right. There was a silver plated version and of course the gold plated version that you mentioned. I remember when they came out, it took me quite a while to finally break down and buy one. Glad I did. Please post pictures if you can.
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
Depends on how bad it is. If it's a clean break you can probably use super glue (Krazy Glue). If it's not you'll probably have to use epoxy.
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
Regards JBA
www.jamesbond-asia.com
Just took it out of box, where it has been for a while now. It's nice item to own, but in my opinion the original silverbirch
db5 is still the best.
Cheers,
Teppo
TIS - "The moment you think you got it figured - you're wrong"
Formerly known as Teppo
Very nice Teppo. I love that display, and it looks like you've coupled it with a Corgi Icon Connery/Bond figure too. I have the same one. Very,very nice and thanks for sharing.
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
I'm glad, that you liked the display and pics DG!
Now i'm trying to find that Dave Worrall's book of this beauty, same you have in your pics.
It sure looks intresting.
BTW, Has anyone pics to share of the first silver "statue" Aston Martin DB5 made by Danbury Mint?
Nice weekend to everyone!
Best Regards,
Teppo
TIS - "The moment you think you got it figured - you're wrong"
Formerly known as Teppo
Click on the thumbnail to be taken to a larger view.
Basically its a die-cast pewter "replica" finished on the outside in silverplate. They're comparatively rare but not terribly accurate (the roof -- and even the seats -- pretty clearly copied from the Corgi version) which is odd given that the model included a booklet of Stears original blueprints for actual car. I would put the scale at about 1:36. Funny that they would eventually then come to be known for the highly accurate 1:24 edition.