Restored James Bond Aston Martin DB5 sells for RM5.5 million

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A wrecked James Bond-style Aston Martin DB5, bought for RM5,477 in the 1970s, is now valued at RM5.5 million after a three-year restoration. The car, originally purchased by John Williams in 1973, fell into disrepair over decades. Aston Martin Works undertook a comprehensive restoration, completing over 2,500 hours of work. The DB5 is iconic due to its appearances in James Bond films. Williams' car, painted in the same Silver Birch as the movie versions, has been returned to its former glory.


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