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LEGO Launches James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 Kit Car

007There are no doubt some of you who are old enough to have watched the James Bond film called Goldfinger back in the 1960s. However, that film was particularly remembered for the sports car driven around by 007, an Aston Martin DB5, in view of the range of gadgets the sleek car was equipped with.

Well, those of you who are into building kit cars may be interested to read that you now have the chance to construct such an iconic classic vehicle but for a fraction of the cost. Furthermore, it will no doubt involve a lot less time being spent in the garage as it should only take a few hours to put together. Unfortunately, before you get too excited, this is a kit car that you are not going to be able to get behind the wheel of but will no doubt have great fun in building.

LEGO, that has also been around for many years, has recently launched its own version of the legendary 1964 Aston Martin DB5. It is a 1:8 scale model measuring 34cm long, 12cm wide and 10cm high. There are 1,295 pieces to put together and it is considered suitable for people from the age of 16 upwards. It retails at £129.99.

It has properly opening and closing doors that reveal a detailed interior. It has a telephone, front and rear number plates that revolve, it has tyre scythes on the wheels, a bullet proof screen that comes up behind the rear windscreen, you can move the gearstick to reveal two machine guns at the front of the sports car plus it also comes with that very famous ejector seat that is activated by pulling back the rear bumper.

The launch of the car took place at the LEGO store in Leicester Square, London at 10.07 am (note the specific time) on 18th July and this was performed by Naomie Harris alias Miss Moneypenny.

For those of you that do decide to purchase and build this kit car, do bear in mind that, for once, it is not a vehicle that we can arrange insurance for!

Classic Car Sells On Social Media For £825,000

Aston MartinAn anonymous buyer has recently purchased a classic car for £825,000 via social media with this believed to be the first time that such a sale has been completed directly on social media. Coys Auctioneers arranged for the sale of the car using the Vero platform in this respect.

The vehicle in question was an elegant 1964 Aston Martin DB5 with a body colour of silver birch. It had been on display at the Paris Motor Show – Mondial de L’Automobile 2016 where it was seen by the eventual purchaser. It had been fully restored and was a fine example of this classic sports car. It was in dry storage for 20 years and was not driven during that period. Its engine was rebuilt and an overhaul was carried out of the gearbox and suspension system.Aston Martin

Interestingly, another record has been broken in addition to the one mentioned above as it is believed to be the biggest transaction carried out using Apple Pay.

Coys were also using this platform to sell some other classic vehicles that included a Bentley Continental S2 and a couple of Ferraris – a Daytona and a Dino 246. It will be interesting to see if we will ever witness the likes of a Ferrari 250 GTO be sold for many millions of pounds in this way?

Here at AIB Insurance we have insured many classic and vintage vehicles. So, if you are looking to buy such a car for the first time or your existing classic car insurance is coming up for renewal, why not get in touch with us on 02380 268 351. One of our friendly, experienced members of staff will happily seek to obtain a competitive quote on your behalf from our extensive panel of highly reputable insurance companies without any obligation for your consideration.