Bond's new ride, Aston Martin Lagonda??

Mach_eyyMach_eyy Detroit/Warsaw Posts: 36MI6 Agent
in SPECTRE - Bond 24 (2015)
A few months ago, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli hinted at the Bond In Motion event that for Bond 24, James Bond will be driving a new Aston Martin we have yet to see. Recently Aston pulled the covers off the Lagonda, a super-saloon that's going to be offered in extremely limited quantities and is available by invitation only. I have a strong feeling that this car may make an appearance in Bond 24. Thoughts??

http://m.autoblog.com/2014/08/29/aston-martin-lagonda-official-photos-oman/?post=1&icid=autoblog_aston-martin-lagonda_art
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  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    Hi Mach_eyy, welcome to AJB! -{

    That's a good find.
    Looks a bit too bulky and not a sports coupe, so doesn't have quite the right feel, IMO... But there again the 750iL from TND didn't feel quite right either but they still use it... :#
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  • MrZarebaMrZareba Krakow, PolandPosts: 1,775MI6 Agent
    No chance. Firstly - it's not stricte an Aston - it's a Lagonda, it has a Lagonda logo instead of the Aston Martin one, so it doesn't even qualify. Moreover it was created as a luxury sedan for the mid-west and it will never be released in Europe officialy.

    My bet is on the Vanquish successor. Bond was always driving flagship Astons so they would not give him the next gen DB9 because there is always something above it - I doubt it will be named Vanquish again, but they might go back to the DBS badge.
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,113MI6 Agent
    MrZareba wrote:
    No chance. Firstly - it's not stricte an Aston - it's a Lagonda, it has a Lagonda logo instead of the Aston Martin one, so it doesn't even qualify. Moreover it was created as a luxury sedan for the mid-west and it will never be released in Europe officialy.

    I know you meant Mideast, not Midwest, but that is laugh out loud hilarious. Since Legonda was previously an SUV I'm picturing Bond driving something fit for a soccer mom from Iowa. :)) :)) :)) :))
  • MrZarebaMrZareba Krakow, PolandPosts: 1,775MI6 Agent
    Mid-east, yes, lol.

    They will give him probably the next AM flagship, a Vanquish successor. Maybe they will even get back to the DBS naming.
  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    MrZareba wrote:
    Mid-east, yes, lol.

    They will give him probably the next AM flagship, a Vanquish successor. Maybe they will even get back to the DBS naming.

    I agree, all the way through (Astons) have been flagship sports GT model.

    The new direction of the company and the tie up with AMG means that all models will undergo significant change. The V8 is due as is the DB9 a little later. This will spawn the Heavily breathed on Vanquish / DBS model.

    Given filming will start soon and we know the release date to be late 2015, the "new" AM model featured is not likely to be actually available until a couple of years after that.

    Personally it would be great to have Bond in a more affordable AM, such as the V8, but I bet its the flagship :-(


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  • Mach_eyyMach_eyy Detroit/Warsaw Posts: 36MI6 Agent
    007JBDCMWR wrote:
    MrZareba wrote:
    Mid-east, yes, lol.

    They will give him probably the next AM flagship, a Vanquish successor. Maybe they will even get back to the DBS naming.

    I agree, all the way through (Astons) have been flagship sports GT model.

    The new direction of the company and the tie up with AMG means that all models will undergo significant change. The V8 is due as is the DB9 a little later. This will spawn the Heavily breathed on Vanquish / DBS model.

    Given filming will start soon and we know the release date to be late 2015, the "new" AM model featured is not likely to be actually available until a couple of years after that.

    Personally it would be great to have Bond in a more affordable AM, such as the V8, but I bet its the flagship :-(


    M

    I have to say, that's actually quite disappointing. I would enjoy seeing Bond in something like a Jaguar F-Type: not as traditional as an Aston, but still cool, sleek and quintessentially British. Hell, I wouldn't even mind seeing Bond in a Range Rover doing some sort of ice/snow chase.
  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    Wont be in 24, but new Lagonda (AM) TARAF (which apparently means ultimate luxury) launched today...
    Nice but no DBS / Vanquish...
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  • LaVidaLaVida Athens, GreecePosts: 34MI6 Agent
    The Lagonda Taraf is a beautiful car, altough bulcky and only available for the Arabs. My guess is the Vanquish as well..
    image.jpg
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  • LaVidaLaVida Athens, GreecePosts: 34MI6 Agent
    LaVida wrote:
    The Lagonda Taraf is a beautiful car, altough bulcky and only available for the Arabs. My guess is the Vanquish as well..
    image.jpg

    and this is the video on the carbon vanquish, which I assume will be the chosen one.
    https://www.youtube.com/embed/1T-_YsaLHWA
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  • LaVidaLaVida Athens, GreecePosts: 34MI6 Agent
    Jolly Good News: Aston Martin Lagonda Could Be Sold Outside the Middle East

    http://blog.caranddriver.com/jolly-good-news-aston-martin-lagonda-could-be-sold-outside-the-middle-east/
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  • InternationalExportsInternationalExports Posts: 269MI6 Agent
    This wont be the Bond car. I was told the new Aston is the Vanquish Ultimate Grand Tourer in Skyfall Silver. Top left video http://www.astonmartin.com/cars/the-new-vanquish/vanquish-multimedia
  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    LaVida wrote:
    LaVida wrote:
    The Lagonda Taraf is a beautiful car, altough bulcky and only available for the Arabs. My guess is the Vanquish as well..
    image.jpg

    and this is the video on the carbon vanquish, which I assume will be the chosen one.
    https://www.youtube.com/embed/1T-_YsaLHWA

    I have a belief it will be the present Vanquish replacement... Aston are on it already, and as in CR, first view will be on screen in B24 a year or so before the car is actually available...

    Hope its a DBS resurrection too (hope that doesnt give TP an opportunity to reply)...

    If not, then the anticipated V8V would be great, wont have to wait years to buy it at a sub 100k pricetag :)
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  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    LaVida wrote:
    The Lagonda Taraf is a beautiful car, altough bulcky and only available for the Arabs. My guess is the Vanquish as well..
    image.jpg


    That's a nice looking car ,but will it start 8-)
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  • Alec 006Alec 006 Sydney, AustraliaPosts: 211MI6 Agent
    Early spy pics of the new Vantage replacement to be released next year it seems... In time for Bond 24 I wonder.
    AMG powered twin-turbo V8 4.0 Litre.

    Hmm? Dear Santa...

    http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2014/aston-martin/vantage/spy-pics-2017-aston-martin-v8-vantage-47098

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  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    Alec 006 wrote:
    Early spy pics of the new Vantage replacement to be released next year it seems... In time for Bond 24 I wonder.
    AMG powered twin-turbo V8 4.0 Litre.

    Hmm? Dear Santa...

    http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2014/aston-martin/vantage/spy-pics-2017-aston-martin-v8-vantage-47098

    ge5209842208032031948.jpg?height=700&aspect=FitWithinNoPad&width=1050


    And thats it in spyware, will no doubt be stunning once dressed and painted !
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/celebritynews/11257604/James-Bond-007s-best-and-worst-cars.html
    An article on the Best and Worst Bond cars.
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  • PendragonPendragon ColoradoPosts: 2,640MI6 Agent
    holy. dear santa indeed...
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  • Thunderbird 2Thunderbird 2 East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,816MI6 Agent
    The Lagonda looks like the 2009 American Dodge to me, but lacking its curves. If it makes money for the company in places like Dubai, great. But it's blocky and off putting to me.

    The new Vantage? That is a true Aston Martin, and I hope it IS the new Bond car.
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  • Gala BrandGala Brand Posts: 1,172MI6 Agent
    Apparently, Bond 24 will feature the Range Rover Sport; however five specially prepared vehicles were recently stolen. Attached article translated by Google.

    http://www.wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/land-rover-autodiebe-beklauen-james-bond/11049290.html
  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Bond's new ride is the Aston Martin DB10.

    New Aston Martin DB10 is James Bond's new car for 2015 Spectre film
    http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-aston-martin-db10-james-bonds-new-car-2015-spectre-film

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  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    Only 10 will be built / sold ... Mrs R has just breathed a huge sigh of relief
    Skewered, one sympathises...

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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :))
    That car is Beautiful {[]
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  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    :))
    That car is Beautiful {[]


    Def seems to have AMG influence tho. Hope Aston keep to some tradition !
    Skewered, one sympathises...

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  • ppw3o6rppw3o6r Great BritainPosts: 2,280MI6 Agent
    Stunning..yes but Bond? The DB9/DBS was effectively a race car for the road but still had classic reminders. The new Vanquish was too carbon fibre to be Bond's ride IMO (see a DBS next to a Vanquish & you may see where I'm coming from?) so is the DB10 a step too far to be Bond's ride? as it's not what I'd call discreet!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    I don't like the idea that Bond's car is such a limited run 1/10.

    Standard Astons are rare enough - he should not drive one of these über-fancy limited Editions.
    However the DB10 looks great!
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :)) will all 10 be destroyed in the car chase ? ;)
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  • 007JBDCMWR007JBDCMWR Posts: 2,526MI6 Agent
    Higgins wrote:
    I don't like the idea that Bond's car is such a limited run 1/10.

    Standard Astons are rare enough - he should not drive one of these über-fancy limited Editions.
    However the DB10 looks great!

    Totally agree re the exclusive model... It is the current trend though. LaFerrari / Veyron etc etc

    Think the flagship mass produced (well mass for an Aston) is ideal....


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    Skewered, one sympathises...

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  • HalconHalcon Zen TemplePosts: 487MI6 Agent
    looks like Spectre will be a mix of classic with very modern... -{
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    To be fair I'm not sure any Astons are too discreet! :))
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  • The Bond VivantThe Bond Vivant SeendPosts: 1,347MI6 Agent
    I mean what is the point? Yes…DC gets a new ride, and into the bargain, we get an"insight" into future Astons. Ok maybe, there is a plot development, but…why not give our man the real deal that we can buy into..I mean invest in, aspire to…Look, I'm not made of money. But give us something tangible, please. 10 cars, all used for production?
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