Seeing as Sir Sean Connery sadly passed away on October 31, 2020, one might wonder why his family chose to sell the vehicle that he so badly wanted to have in his collection. According to CNN, it was Connery’s children who finally convinced the actor to buy the DB5 after many years of him wanting to own it. Unfortunately, by the time Connery tracked down the DB5 in such a good shape, the actor himself was in no condition to travel around and visit his Switzerland home, where the car was kept. His son, James Connery, told CNN that his father was so fond of the vehicle he always kept a photo of it on his desk. Perhaps the fact that he didn’t have time to properly enjoy his beloved vehicle is what led the family to decide to sell it.
The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is in highly presentable condition. As mentioned above, soon after the purchase, Connery sent it away to a renowned marque specialist RS Williams. It has a fresh coat of paint and has recently gone through repairs and inspection in order to be ready for the auction. Connery’s family is planning to spend a significant portion of the proceeds from the sale on a sizeable donation to the Sean Connery Philanthropy Fund.
The lucky buyer gets more than just this iconic car — they will also get to go on a very memorable drive with Connergy’s lifelong friend, Sir Jackie Stewart. Stewart is a Formula 1 World Championship racing driver and a family friend, so undoubtedly, he will have many unique stories to share with the millionaire who can afford to buy the James Bond Aston Martin.
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