Here’s an update on the classic Land Rover featured in the much awaited James Bond movie.
Bond Edition Land Rover To Launch In Luxury Auction at Sotheby’s
by Beth Lenihan
- A Bond edition Land Rover S3 has been released following trailers of No Time to Die
- The vintage rebuild will go on sale by auction at Sotheby’s on 9th September
- Film fans can view the limited edition online or in person at Sotheby’s Bond Street address
- The car will be offered in its own dedicated auction, est. £20,000-25,000
In anticipation of the James Bond premiere, a Bond Edition Series Land Rover® will be released for sale by auction at Sotheby’s on September 9th.
Sotheby’s are holding a series of four Luxury sales in September and October to celebrate travel and style. Among other luxury items, John Brown 4×4 has provided a Bond edition Series 3 Land Rover® for the celebrated auction.
With the latest James Bond film finally set to hit screens on September 30th, the auction gives Bond fans the perfect opportunity to experience a slice of 007 action for themselves.
Trailers and clips released for the film show James Bond driving a blue Series 3 in a car chase. These images were pored over by the specialist Land Rover® team at John Brown 4×4, and carefully recreated in this 007 spec vehicle.
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Rebuilt by the John Brown 4×4 team, the build incorporates some new parts for easier handling and a smooth drive when racing around on the silver screen, while retaining the vintage elements of the classic 4×4 Land Rover® Series 3 base. The special edition car includes overdrive, which adds gearing options to increase top speed and reduce fuel consumption, and a galvanised chassis, that offers the car additional protection against corrosion. Featuring flared wheel arches, new cappings, vintage plates and defender mirrors, the Bond edition is a true collector’s item for film fans and car enthusiasts alike.
The Bond edition cars have been produced by John Brown 4×4 in very limited numbers since the first clips of No Time to Die aired. They take twice as long to refurbish and build than the standard Land Rover® Series 3, and usually require several months of waiting for the owner to take delivery.
Greg Hendry, Marketing Manager at John Brown 4×4:
“We’ve had great fun building a car so emblematic of British heritage and culture. This limited run of special edition vehicles gave us the chance to build something different.
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James Bond fans ourselves, we’ve taken every measure to recreate the Series 3 exactly as Bond would experience it. As the much anticipated No Time to Die hits screens, we’re looking forward to giving a 007 fan their very own piece of history.”
Keen car fans might have also spotted the Land Rover Defender 2021 in trailers for No Time to Die. John Brown 4×4 have previously compiled data showing that the Defender 2021 is one of the most popular Land Rover® cars – which is likely to only rise further once viewers experience the offroading capabilities this model has through the eyes of Daniel Craig’s James Bond.
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The Bond Edition Land Rover will be part of Sotheby’s Life is Beautiful auction. Celebrating the best of European craftsmanship, the sale will include a range of items showcasing Great Britain’s heritage and iconic style. Each category emphasises lauded makers, honing in on a truly luxurious lifestyle. Fittingly, the auction will be held at Sotheby’s Bond Street address, with bidding available online, by telephone, via absentee or in person.
About John Brown 4×4
John Brown 4×4 are the UK’s leading dealer of Classic Land Rovers® and 4x4s. They provide a wide variety of vehicles, stocking the nation’s largest indoor collection of vintage Land Rovers, and catering to each customer’s needs. All Land Rovers® for sale are thoroughly road-tested, have a current MOT and are inspected in-house with a detailed custom inspection.
John Brown 4×4 pride themselves on having an excellent reputation and providing an honest and efficient service to each customer.