Car made famous by Bond was left to rust on a drive - now it's worth £1m

BBC NewsTuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:17:15 AM
Car made famous by Bond was left to rust on a drive - now it's worth £1m
  • A car made famous by the Bond franchise was discovered left to rust on a driveway, where local children reportedly jumped on its bonnet, and a mouse nest was found inside. This once highly-valuable vehicle is now estimated to be worth £1 million.
  • The condition of the car highlights the neglect of valuable cultural artifacts and raises questions about preservation efforts for iconic items associated with popular culture, particularly those linked to the Bond legacy.
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