James Bond

261 James Bond Aston Martin DB5

October 1965 - 1969

Available with two main differences: side lamps in the casting on early models, removed for later models.

A 'toffee gold' edition is known with a plastic-coated ejector roof and slightly darker interior.

February 1968 - 1978

Five main editions:

with tyre slashers, silver bumpers, circle on base, early 1968- mid 1969
with tyre slashers, gold bumpers, circle on base, mid 1969 - end 1975
with tyre slashers, gold bumpers, oval on base, 1976
with extended wheel arches and no tyre slashers, grey base, briefly, early 1977
with extended wheel arches and no tyre slashers, silver base, early 1977 - early 1978.

October 1967 - 1969

Available with silver or gold front bumper

Wire wheels.

February 1972 - 1972

Short production period for this edition featuring open 8-spoke style wheels.

February 1972 - 1973