It’s not common to see a classic car of this caliber in such a condition, and when it happens, it generates a lot of interest.
This Aston Martin DB6 is a model that many, even those who aren’t classic car enthusiasts, are familiar with. It’s a worldwide cinematic icon, immediately associated with the James Bond franchise, of which it was – we can say without fear of contradiction – a co-star. In this case, the current James Bond seems to have made a mistake and appears to have “embraced” a roadside pole.
This isn’t the first time this car has appeared online. A few weeks ago, it was sold on a specialized auction site for repossessed or salvage vehicles, and the current seller was likely the buyer. The damages are certainly significant, as the right fender has been bent from the impact, not to mention the grille. The necessary work will need to be done by aluminum bodywork specialists, and the restoration will be quite expensive. It’s a matter of determining whether, in the end, it’s not worth the risk, especially considering that it’s a right-hand drive (RHD) car. Find it for sale at $129,500 here in Astoria, NY.
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The buyer may have discovered that cars sold at salvage auctions often come with a “Salvage title”. Many US states do not permit a car with a salvage title to be re-titled with a NON salvage title. This issue can have a profound reduction in the car’s value, even if the repair work was done to perfection.
A possible buyer should confirm that the title is not registered as a salvage title. Many years ago I bought a Rolls-Royce Silver Spur from a private buyer, and he presented a non-salvage title in his name. On attempting to title the car, I discovered the previous owner had been issued a salvage certificate that he failed to attach to the title in his possession.
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James Bond’s Aston is not a DB6 but a DB5 (at least in the first and last movies, it was a DB MkIII in the books as they were older.)
You could have compared this car with another famous DB6 that suffered from an accident : Mick Jagger’s car in 1966. Google for it and you will see photos of the car after the accident.
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Yes, we were aware of it; however, the visual impact is basically identical to most people, especially in the front. Of course, enthusiasts can distinguish them at first glance.
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