Two recent public auctions have featured original James Bond memorabilia, realizing prices that continue to mark the 007 franchise as one of the most sought out and valued by collectors. [Read more…]
Bonhams to Auction James Bond “The Spy Who Loved Me” Lotus Esprit Coupé
Bonhams will be offering the Lotus Esprit Coupé used in the James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me in their December 1, 2008 auction in Olympia, London. [Read more…]
James Bond “Golden Gun” Update: High Quality Photo, Comparisons, Pinewood Studios Account
I have continued to conduct further research into the history of the “golden gun” from the James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun, following mainstream media reports that the original prop was stolen from Elstree Props at Elstree Studios, as well as conflicting information about how many of the props were made, who made them, and where they are today. [Read more…]
Jalopnik: “Man Restores Griff Tannen’s Hover BMW from Back To The Future 2”
Jalopnik.com has a story by Matt Hardigree with photos of the original “Hover BMW” used by Griff Tannen in Back to the Future 2. Jeff Chabotte acquired the original BMW 633 used in the film and restored it to the very custom and futuristic look as seen in the movie. [Read more…]
Hollywood Movie & TV Custom Car Show, Cradle of Aviation Museum: August 23rd and 24th
The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Long Island, New York will be holding the Hollywood Movie & TV Custom Car Show this weekend, August 23rd & 24th. The exhibit will feature cars from film and television from George Barris, “The King of Kustom Car Builders”. [Read more…]
Classic Car Auction & Show: Auburn 2008
The 38th Annual Auburn Fall 2008 auction will be held in Auburn, Indiana August 28th – September 2nd. This year’s event include the sale of one of the original Batmobiles from Tim Burton’s Batman Returns. [Read more…]
Comic-Con 2008: James Bond Quantum of Solace Aston Martin DBS
Below are photos of James Bond’s Aston Martin DBS featured in the upcoming Quantum of Solace film, on display at Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego this week: [Read more…]
Original TV Car Auction Round-Up: Knight Rider’s KITT, Starsky & Hutch Torino
eBay Motors has hosted auctions of a few notable cars used in classic television programs in recent weeks, including the Ford Tornio used in the Starsky & Hutch series of the 70s and the Pontiac Trans Am “KITT” from Knighr Rider. [Read more…]