Cars
Dr. No (1962)
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Plate #: CC J 7715
An unknown driver picks up Bond at the airport with this car. 007 asks who the driver works for evading a tail, but the driver refuses to tell and commits suicide via cyanide pill. Bond’s only mileage in this car is to the Jamaican government house, along with the driver’s body.
1961 Sunbeam Alpine Series II
Plate #: Z 8301
Bond drives this car to Miss Taro’s house, “Magenta Drive 23.” Although small, it proves worthy in evading some goons trying to drive Bond off the road before his dinner date.
From Russia With Love (1963)
1935 Bentley 3.5 Litre
Plate #: Not visible.
Although not driven in the movie, this car is notable for having a car phone way ahead of its time. The car is used by Bond for his picnic with Sylvia Trench.
1961 Chevrolet C-30 Apache Stake
Plate #: 61B 12537
Bond hijacks this flower truck after escaping the train, but only drives it until it is almost blown up by dropped grenades from a pursuing helicopter.
Goldfinger (1964)
1963 Aston Martin DB5
Plate #: BMT 216A / 4711-EA-62 / LU 6789 (rotating plates)
Surely the most famous of Bond’s cars, Bond is first issued this car in Goldfinger, stock with revolving plates, smoke screen, ejector seat and more.
Thunderball (1965)
1963 Aston Martin DB5
Plate #: BMT 216A
The iconic car returns in Thunderball, and is used by 007 in the opening sequence. Its large roomy space is perfect for a jetpack, and its bulletproof shield and water cannons come in handy to evade capture.
Casino Royale (1967)
1923 Bentley 3 Litre
Plate #: K 19
Sir James Bond, played by David Niven, uses this funny-looking but fast car to escape capture from SMERSH’s women and an autonomous explosive milk truck.
Lotus Formula 3
Plate #: Not visible.
This vehicle was likely intended to resemble a 1967 Lotus 41. It was driven by Evelyn Tremble, so although not technically James Bond, Tremble, as well as many other characters in the spoof film, were code named “James Bond 007,” hence why I am including this car.
1968 Aston Martin DBS Vantage
Plate #: GK X 8G
With On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, the new Bond George Lazenby got a new car. The car was briefly seen in the movie’s beginning car chase, as well as covered in flowers for Bond and Tracy’s wedding. The car is also where Tracy is murdered by SPECTRE in the final scene of the movie.
Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
1970 Triumph Stag
Plate #: RVC 435H
Peter Franks’ car is stolen by Bond and driven to Tiffany Case’s house to fully assume Franks’ identity.
1971 Mustang Mach 1
Plate #: CA52H6
Bond uses this car to evade the police in a memorable evening car chase through the Las Vegas Strip. Its 2-wheel stunt is known for its editing blooper: it entered the cramped space with one set of wheels up, yet landed out of the other side on the other set of wheels.
Live And Let Die (1973)
1947 AEC Regent III
Plate #: FM 0591
Bond and Solitaire steal a double decker bus after uncovering Kananga’s heroin business. During a chase with police, the bus loses its top floor and is barely recognizable.
The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)
1974 AMC Hornet
Plate #: None – dealer plates.
Bond steals an AMC Hornet with passenger Sheriff JW Pepper unknowingly inside. They chase after Mary Goodnight who is stuck in the trunk of Scaramanga’s car. Bond eventually makes an Evil Knievel-type jump over a river later in the movie with the car.
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
1976 Lotus Esprit
Plate #: PPW 306R
Bond drives this car on land and underwater (thanks to its submarine capabilities) while escaping Naomi’s shots from a helicopter.
For Your Eyes Only (1981)
1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Plate #: OPW 654W
In Greece, Bond is issued this car while investigating the killing of marine archaeologist Timothy Havelock, who was searching for the missing ATAC device. The car comes equipped with an explosive security system.
1981 Citroen 2CV
Plate #: M-1026-A
After Bond’s anti-theft system blew up his Lotus, Bond has to rely on Milena Havelock’s tiny Citroen 2CV to continue their escape through olive fields and winding roads.
1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Plate #: OPW 678W
Bond is reissued a year-newer model of the Lotus Esprit after his previous one explodes. This red one is only used to transport skis and get Bond to the skating rink.
Octopussy (1983)
1980 Land-Rover Range Rover Convertible
Plate #: R4641
Bond, drives this SUV (with fake horse / Acrostar mini-jet in tow) to infiltrate a Cuban military base to plant a bomb.
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 S
Plate #: BT 36-72
Bond hijacks this car in pursuit of Octopussy’s Circus train. Even after its wheels are blown out, 007 rides the rails on train tracks and eventually boards a moving train.
1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
Plate #: BT F 608
Bond hijacks a woman’s car after she refuses to get out of the phone booth, making his way to the circus.
A View To A Kill (1985)
1978 Renault 20
Plate #: 359ETO75
Bond steals this car (and loses half of it in the process) to pursue Mayday as she parachutes her escape in Paris, France.
The Living Daylights (1987)
1986 Audi 200 Quattro
Plate #: W207 182
Bond orders General Georgi Koskov out of the boot and into the front seat after original plans for Koskov’s defection from Bratislava, Czechoslovakia change drastically. 007 drives Koskov in this Audi to the Trans-Siberian Pipeline where Koskov finally is shipped through its tubes to Austria.
1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
Plate #: B549 WUU
For Timothy Dalton’s Bond, Aston Martin equipped him with a stylish V8 Volante and had plenty of optional extras: bulletproof everything, twin rockets, jet engine booster rocket, laser beam, side mounted skis and a self-destruct system.
1986 Audi 200 Avant Quattro
Plate #: 5196 33
Bond uses the station wagon version of the Audi in Tangiers to tail General Leonid Pushkin, the head of the KGB. Under the guise of “Trade Conference Press,” he follows Pushkin the the Hotel Ile de France.
1984 Land Rover 90
Plate #: 38-60 BW
This SUV is parachuted out of a warplane and driven by Bond. With Kara Milovy in the passenger’s seat, 007 suggests dinner in Karachi after their improbable escape.
Licence To Kill (1989)
1987 Lincoln Mark VII
Plate #: YNP 990
Bond takes this rental car to Felix Leiter’s house, where he discovers Felix is badly injured and Felix’s wife Della murdered.
GoldenEye (1995)
1964 Aston Martin DB5
Plate #: BMT 214A
Bond races this car when he is challenged by Xenia Onatopp in her Ferrari. He also uses it to print out surveillance photos.
1995 BMW Z3
Plate #: BXB 608
Pierce Brosnan was handed the keys to a beautiful new BMW Z3 Roadster in his debut Bond movie, equipped with Stinger missiles behind the headlights, a nifty radar behind the stereo console and standard bullet proofing. The car was introduced early in the movie, naturally by Q, but its extras were never used.
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
1964 Aston Martin DB5
Plate #: BMT 214A
Bond commutes to work in the iconic car after Moneypenny contacts him in the midst of brushing up on a “Danish.”
1997 BMW 750iL
Plate #: B MT2144
Bond pushes this Q-issued car to the limit, equipped with reinflating tires, sunroof missiles, machine guns, dent resistant doors, an automated caltrop dispenser, remote controlled via cell phone and a pleasant woman’s voice for commentary.
The World Is Not Enough (1999)
1999 BMW Z8
Plate #: V354 FMP
For the third mission in a row, Q equips 007 with a shiny new BMW. This time around the features are more limited. Aside from its stunning looks, it is once again remote controlled, and boasts anti-aircraft missiles.
Die Another Day (2002)
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
Plate #: BM 84763
Bond drives this “old school cool” car as he investigates Gustav Graves in Cuba.
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish
Plate #: KE02 EWW
Bond returns to his roots in Aston Martin after having different cars for the last four movies. This time around, it is equipped with missiles concealed in the front grill, projectile seeking machine guns in the front of the car, an ejector seat, adaptive camouflage, traction spike tires, and remote control ignition and driving.
Casino Royale (2006)
2006 Ford Mondeo MkIV
Plate #: 161239
Bond drives this car to his Bahamas hotel, in an odd sequence reminiscent of a car commercial.
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE
Plate #: 161138
Bond drives this car after being mistaken for a valet. He crashes it in the parking to distract hotel security so he can review security footage at the hotel.
1964 Aston Martin DB5
Plate #: 56526
Bond wins this iconic car in a game of poker at the Paradise Island hotel. No gadgets this time though – it’s just for show.
2006 Aston Martin DBS
Plate #: TT 378-20
This car literally saves Bond’s life when he uses (well attempts to, until Vesper actually does) its defibrillator after he is poisoned. Unfortunately, its awesome aesthetics are overshadowed by its destruction when Bond swerves to avoid Vesper lying in the middle of the road, planted there by Le Chiffre.
Quantum Of Solace (2008)
2008 Aston Martin DBS
Plate #: 72 GH3LD
The DBS returns for a thrilling opening chase sequence, but is heavily damaged in the process. I can’t imagine being Mr. White in the trunk the entire time.
2008 Ford Edge SEL
Plate #: TTR7192
Bond drives this SUV to pursue an escaping Dominic Greene in the desert, then quickly abandons him with only an can of motor oil to drink.
Skyfall (2012)
2010 Mercedes Benz S 300
Plate #: K Q1578
Bond slyly drives this car in Shanghai in pursuit of Patrice.
2011 Jaguar XJ L
Plate #: OV6I FVF
Bond steals M’s car, and kidnaps her at the same time. They take this car to a garage to pick up the DB5 to “disappear.”
1964 Aston Martin DB5
Plate #: BMT 216A
Bond, with passenger M, drive it to the Skyfall property, where its built-in machine guns are used against Silva’s goons. Bond also humorously threatens to eject M with the “red button” stick shift.
Spectre (2015)
Aston Martin DB10
Plate #: DB10 AGB
The jaw-dropping DB10 in Spectre is Bond’s getaway car from Hinx through Rome’s roadways. Although a fast set of wheels, Bond stole the “prototype” vehicle from Q branch, and was set to be 009’s ride.
1964 Aston Martin DB5
Plate #: BMT 216A
Bond and Madeleine Swann ride off into the sunset in the iconic car of the series.
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