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Why does everyone forget that Bond drives the classic Aston DB5 in Goldeneye?! I’ve touched it and had a photo with it before it then went and sold at auction for £2.6m
If I had to argue against the DB5, I would make a case for the BMW 750iL from Tomorrow Never Dies. It's often ridiculed as a family car, but that's not what it is. It's a luxury sedan with understated exterior whose buyers clearly belong to the upper 10% but who don't like to show off and want to come off as reputable and serious instead. On his mission Bond attends an exclusive media event in Germany posing as a banker. There is no car in the world suited better to his cover for that particular situation than a BMW 7 series. It's completely inconspicuous yet fast and powerful at the same time. That particular model, the 750iL, is equipped with a glorious V12 engine and has a longer wheelbase (hence the "L") creating more space behind the front seats for people who like to sit in the back while being driven. It's a basic feature that is perfectly utilized during the chase sequence. And here's why it's perfect for MI6: BMW is actually offering an armour plated version of the 750iL. In that model, the suspension, chassis, drivetrain and transmission are all reworked to not only cope with the extra weight, but also make the car agile enough to be the perfect getaway vehicle. That classic stunt combining driving off in reverse and a 180° handbrake turn? That's an actual test this car has to pass before it's sold to its very important customers. For all those fancy Aston Martins and Lotuses, Q branch would have to employ a whole armada of automotive engineers to adjust them to all the extra weight they put in and make sure they can hold their own in a car chase. With the 750iL, they get a fast, well-handling armour plated car ex factory and can solely focus on the gadgets. Since MI6 is operating on tax payer's money, that would seem to me like the only logical and sensible way for them to run their special vehicles department. Speaking of gadgets: The key features of the car from Tomorrow Never Dies are as grounded in reality as awesome Bond gadgets can possibly be. The remote control feature may have been regarded as quite chimerical in 1997, but with the drive-by-wire systems in today's cars it is 100% viable. Using your phone as the control interface? A remarkably accurate prediction of today's reality. The self-inflating tyres? Only a couple of years later, BMW would equip their actual cars with so-called run-flat-tyres that can still be safely used after a puncture. But here's the best part about the BMW 750iL from Tomorrow Never Dies: Despite being so sensible and grounded in reality, it provides a magnificent spectacle. The car alone carries a hilarious Q branch scene. It is the subject of one of the greatest dialogues in the movie, between Dr. Kaufmann and Bond. And of course it stars in a fantastic inventive gadget-laden chase sequence that expertly utilizes all its features.
^ this comment was brought to you by: "BMW, Beyond rational. Sheer riding pleasure; Sheer driving pleasure; The ultimate driving machine." Just kidding; I loved your arguments and I love that car too!
While this list is pretty much spot on, special mention for the mustang in Diamonds Are Forever. The miraculous driving on one set of 2 wheels... Then the opposite 2 wheels! Marvellous
Agree with your Vanquish love, Calvin. Die Another Day was the first ever Bond film I saw at the cinema and so it was sort of my first Bond car. It's a beautiful looking thing and though the invisibility aspect maybe a bit too far, it's gadget laden and has a great chase scene.
My list: 1 - Aston Martin DB5 (Goldfinger) 2 - Aston Martin V8 (The Living Dayligths) 3 - Aston Martin DBS V12 (Casino Royale) 4 - Lotus Esprit (The Spy Who Loved Me) 5 - The red Lotus Esprit Turbo (For Your Eyes Only) 6 - Toyota 2000 GT (You Only Live Twice) 7 - Ford Mustang (Diamonds are Forever) 8 - Aston Martin DBS (On Her Majesty's Secret Service) 9 - Aston Martin V12 Vanquish (Die Another Day) 10 - BMW 750iL (Tomorrow Never Dies)
We saw Goldfinger's Rolls (and many other Bond vehicles) at the "Bond in Motion" exhibit in the London Film Museum at Covent Garden back in December of 2018. It IS an awesome car! I was sorry to hear that that exhibit is now closed. Here's hoping the collection is reunited some time in future.
6:45 fun fact, the Toyota 2000GT was never actually sold as a convertible, they had to chop the roof off in YOLT because Sean Connery couldnt fit in the car
Great video again...but how can you have three BMWs in the top ten and leave out the wonderful green DBS from OHMSS? The DBS was also used in many key scenes.
if i gotta have a favorite, it gotta be the Lotus Esprit Submarine, the Aston Valhalla and the Jaguar CX-75 from Spectre. the BD-5 is my 4th favorite, along with the XKR, the Z3 and the Z8.
Newer look of the db5 is the db10 in a way. And in spectre Q jokes about the db5: I thought I said bring it back in one piece not bring back one piece😆😆
Here's a question that I'm sure has been asked before: Is the DB5 from Skyfall supposed to be the same DB5 that Bond wins from Alex Dimitrios in Casino Royale? The fact that the steering wheel moves to the other side and that the ejector seat has apparently been fitted suggests it's a different car.
The reason why the BMW Z3 in Goldeneye wasn't used is because it was a prototype delivered by the dealers. This meant the producers couldn't damage or destroy it in any way, shape, or form.
I do collect the 007 1:43 collecion fom Eagle Moss and I love how 007 made a car worth it even with the small AMC Hornet that spins 360 degrees and lands across the river in the man with the golden gun who uses another AMC car too
Can't wait for your current gen Bond game reviews, Calvin! Especially eager to hear your thoughts on 007 Legends as I was so excited for that game and ended up very disappointed with it for various reasons. Also, still waiting for your Goldeneye 64 review, guessing that's gonna be the grand finale of your Bond game reviews series.
Trivia Question: Which of the James Bond actors was first to drive the Aston Martin BMT 216A on screen? It was Roger Moore, who drove (...briefly, I believe) BMT 216A in an episode of 'The Saint' prior to the release of Goldfinger. Moore's BMT 216A was maroon (I think - the episode was in black and white). I'm not sure if it was physically the same car, which was later resprayed silver, or whether they just swapped the registration plate onto Connery's car.
Personally the Vanquish is my #1 because it took what the DB5 started, and perfected it (minus the invisibility feature[its a little too comic book-y for me]). Also It has enough arsenal to outfit a small army!
Really small note. And yes I am a pedant. Citroen 2CV. Should really be called "deux chevaux". 2 horses. And as another note. I remember at university, going with about 6 friends to watch Skyfall, opening day. Screen number 1, Odeon Leicester Square. Packed cinema, I think it's capacity is ~800 people. The moment the garage door opened, there was a huge cheer from the crowd. Probably one of my favourite cinema experiences.
So glad that the kickstart worked out so well. I'm really looking forward to your reviews on the games. I just picked them all up recently and am quite enjoying them! :D
Personally I prefer the Espirit, but that doesn't change the fact that the DB5 is the ultimate Bond car. Also, personally disappointed that we never saw Connery drive Fleming's choice, just pose next to it in FRWL, instead Niven drove it in the worst car chase in a Bond film.
The reason the Jag is considered a Villain car is probably because of the noise it makes a really deep booming kinda noise, I don't know just my opinion
Have you played Need for Speed Rivals for ps4? It has the vanquish, with gadgets. And was made by EA so it drives just like nightfire and EON. Best Bond game in years.
Hi Calvin , You may have already seen my flying DeLorean .And being a movie prop maker I am now building a ridable Q BOAT . full of gadgets . the full size one is 14 foot long , my one is just 8 foot . Will set sail in about 3 months time .. want to come along for its launch ???
Honorable mention- Citreon 2CV, Toyota 2000GT, Sunbeam Alpine 2, Lotus Esprit Turbo, 10. Mustang Mach 1 9. AMC Hornet 8. BMW Z8 7. Aston Martin DBS 6. Aston Martin V8 Vantage 5. BMW 750 4. Aston Martin DB10 3. Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2. Lotus Esprit 1. Aston Martin DB5
I too was disappointed the Z3 didn't get to do much in GoldenEye, especially after Q briefs Bond on the car's gadgets and functions. I have a Corgi model of the Citroen 2CV in For Your Eyes Only. Yep, the Lotus Esprit should definitely be the signature car for Roger Moore's Bond. And of course how could you not include the iconic Aston Martin DB5?
The Toyota 2000GT was made convertible because otherwise Sean Connery wont fit inside it. All the normal 2000GT are sleek coupes but not fit for a tall man like Connery but seemed to fit female japanese Intelligence secret agent, Tiger Tanaka's right hand
Yes I believe they made 2 convertibles only for YOLT. This car would be much higher up my list than Calvin put it. I'd say it is the second most expensive Bond car today, behind the DB5.
None of those cars anyone could afford, even a Sunbeam Alpine would set to back about 30 grand today, and how many of us have a spare 30k knocking about?. Even a 2CV you're probably talking about 10 grand. I think the cheapest in the list would be the BMW Z3. The Z8 is a very rare car I've heard, and if you're lucky to find one for sale you're probably talking about 100 grand (the car used in TWINE was a prototype). Anyone who's into classic cars will know prices are sky rocketing. You can't find a 1980s Ford Fiesta for less than 5 grand these days lol.
I love how Jaguar actually had their ad campaign recently with Ben Kingsley, Tom Hiddleston, and Mark Strong about how they're all "villainous" and they "all drive Jaguars", looks like they were on the same page as Calvin on that one.
+SteveHulkUK That's what it should be called nowadays. The Aston Martin DB5 should now officially be nicknamed the Bondmobile. Kind of like the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am known as KITT in Knight Rider.
I might go to Bond hell(piranhas for me, definitely), but I like the Lotus more than the Aston. I love the Aston to bits, but the Lotus just looks so snazzy. I'd love to drive in it.
The Aston Martin V8 used by Bond in The Living Daylights is my favorite vehicle. I love the way it looks, its just a shame it wasn't featured for very long.
Tristan Schenkey It definitely had some cool gadgets. It was a clever nod to the original, while still feeling like a car suited for a new Bond. Though Dalton's delivery of the "Optional extras" line wasn't all that great.
Tristan Schenkey I love the Aston Martin V8 from The Living Daylights too(The Living Daylights is my second favorite James Bond film.). In fact I have two different toy versions in my James Bond collection at home.
Big fan of the DBS from Casino/Quantum as well as the Ferrari F355 GTS from Goldeneye. Sure they didn't have gadgets, but they're some of the most beautiful exotic cars period. They also featured in great chase scenes, and fit the characters perfectly. The way Xenia pulls up besides Bond is so cool, such a great introduction for her.
Great video Calvin! Some interesting choices, but to me, I think a missed opportunity is Tracey's Cougar from On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Not only was it from a great scene in a brilliant film, but it was one of the few times which it not only gave the 'bond girl/woman' power and made them feel equal to bond, but reinforces Tracey's strong character. Plus, it's nice to see Bond being the one rescued for once ;)
I too have thought about the whole Lotus Submarine vs. Invisible Aston Martin and I came up with a reason as to why: For The Spy Who Loved Me, they tried to make you believe the car was a submarine. Sure, the concept was unrealistic, but they used models and gutted Lotuses driven by scuba teams to make it look real, and allow you to suspended that disbelief. With Die Another Day, the invisible Vanquish is just another bit of the unconvincing CGI that Tamahori out into the film. DAD knew the invisibility concept was unrealistic, so didn't try to make it look real or try to make us believe. TSWLM knew it's concept was unrealistic, but tried anyway. That's why the Lotus > Vanquish.
The Lotus is a lot more plausible than how the invisible Aston is supposed to work. It's one thing saying it's made up of cameras and screens, but on the wheels as well? Including the rubber of the tyres?
@@PetersonZF That is possible with sturdy enough cameras and the concept is based on real life active camouflage. Really, the only complaint that I think makes sense is it is a CGI effect and people consider the overuse of CGI in general as the worst part of Die Another Day (the infamous tsunami scene being the nadir of the film). But outside of that, I always loved the concept of the invisible car and me being able to use that ability (albeit on a different vehicle) in Everything or Nothing was a lot of fun.
@@gameragodzilla A much more realistic version of this was done on Alias with a tiny remote control car. It was covered with a single curved panel that showed an image of the floor beneath it, making it blend in if you didn't look too closely.
@@PetersonZF Sure, but the convertible submarine car also is far more advanced than what we could make even now, let alone back in the 70's. James Bond gadgets were always more advanced than what was possible.
Good point about Moore, isn't he the only Bond who doesn't get an Aston in any of his movies? Connery gets the DB5, Lazenby the DBS, Dalton the Vantage, Brosnan the Vanquish, and Craig get's the DB5/Vanquish/DB10!
Wow. I wonder which one will be Number 1. I DID IT! I FINALLY DID IT! I KNEW THE SUNBEAM ALPINE WOULD BE NUMBER 1! ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME? THE DB5? THE SUNBEAM ALPINE IS 10 TIMES BETTER!
I liked the "Pimp Mobile" in Live and Let Die. I believe it was a Cadillac Eldorado with a Corvette top. I Would love to own this car today but I would maybe replace the dart loaded rear view mirrors just in case I accidentally kill myself.
Right! A bit of clarification for you. These cars were called “Corvonado” (spelling). Literally completely a corvette with new front/rear fiberglass panels matching up to the actual Eldorado front/rear ends. Cadillac mirrors. Otherwise, all Corvette.
I can understand the DB5 being number one, its a legend. However, I was quite surprised that you put that overly-flashy invisible piece of crap way over Timothy Dalton's Vantage. That's my personal favorite Bond car and I wish we can see that car again in a new movie, or at least a new model of that car. Other than that, great video.
12:25 I get what you’re saying and really we look back on MCU films and can accept an invisible helicarrier just fine..but I think I have a good counter argument: The fact is that the effect pulled off seems fake, what I mean is that the process of it going from Invisible to visible is shown as way too clear and glitchy, when really it should take a good while for the machinations to reveal it. Not to mention they don’t really explain HOW it can vanish, at least MCU explained its multi cameras mixed with light bending. Not to mention how DAMN easy it is for Bond to know WHERE it is. He should be bumping into it once or twice at least but he’s always RIGHT next to it with little problem! The car itself is damn cool...the execution leaves a lot to be desired
My favorite car is the one Bond drives in the books -- a 1930 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre (which I believe was Fleming's car). Not only is it a classic car, it comes close to making Goldfinger's Phantom seem understated.
Calvin as always these are fantastic. I have to ask, what software do you use to capture your video clips. Because I really need to start using some, but I don't know where to start. I'm thinking ezvid but I'm not quite sure. Oh and I'm not sure if should free software or actually buy something. Any help will be much appreciated
Quinn C Your best bet is Sony Vegas or Final Cut Pro if you have a mac. That being said a lot of noobtubers still use windows movie maker without causing headaches.
I'd like to hear more about Bond's green Bentley that he used from the time he was recruited into M.I.6, to just prior to the "Goldfinger" mission. Yea, I guess it was a green "1935 Bentley 3.5 litre drophead coupe Park Ward". We know it had a "Mobile Phone", and a "Black Box". We saw Bond use it in the film "From Russia with Love", but I wonder what other gadgets and Q-Branch modifications it had. I'll be willing to bet that it, at least, had "Level II Armor", a "Chapman Protection System", "Dimmers"(a Q gadget), "Gas Ports", "Oxygen Units", "Gun Ports", "Halogen Burst Lamp"(this probably would've been Bond's favorite, at the time), "Puncture Proof Tires", "Revolving Licence Plate" and a "Smoke Screen". Does anybody know where I could get of model of this car?
If I remember right, you've mostly used the Daniel Craig gunbarrel sequence for your countdown breaks, but in this case, you switch around from one Bond actor to another. Will you be doing this from hereon out, or go back to Craig? And another great top 10 list, thanks for posting!
I sat in the Die Another Day Jaguar when it was showcased at the Duxford Imperial Air Museum. I was about 7, could barely reach the pedals; could only just look over the car door but being able to push the buttons with the minigun right behind me.... It was a highlight of my childhood.
Another favorite car than the DB5? Well, here I am. My favorite Bond car of all time is without any question or doubt the Lotus Esprit from Spy. As kid my favorite car was the Countach (and still is). In 1982 my parents bought our first VHS and later and I became a hysterical Bond fan! About once per month they rented different Bond movies (together with Clint Eastwood movies, and others). One of the first Bond movies I watched was Goldfinger and I of course loved it aswell as the DB5, however being an F1 fan and a supercar fan as I was, already as a kid the DB5 looked quite ”old” for my taste. My heart belonged to I the Countach, the 512BB, the Pantera etc, etc - and about half a year later my mom rented her favorite Bond movie of all time - The Spy who loved me. I loooved it, and I loooved the Lotus! I became crazy about the Lotus! Here was finally a mid engine car looking almost like the Countach. Bond was driving a mid engine sports car - and how cool wasn’t that? The fact that I even nowdays loves sports cars, supercars and F1, and adding a bit of nostalgia, makes the Esprit my undisputed favorite Bond car. Thanks for your fantastic videos, and keep up the good work 😊👍🏻
Thank you Thank you for including the chase scene from DAD it is awesome and deserves recognition DAD was also the first Bond film I saw and really have a soft spot for it! PS. as a new subscriber I enjoy the hell out of your videos look forward to watching more!
Glad the V8 Vantage made the list. It’s interesting to watch your Top 10 cars and Top 10 Bond Girls Videos because the reasoning is based on the story than based on your personal attraction to the car or Bond girl itself. Kudos for doing something introspective.
I don't understand why you hate anything associated with Timothy Dalton!? I personally put "The Living Daylights"(1987) as the best Bond film ever! And Maryam d'Abo is the best Bond girl! And Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the best (Bond) car EVER!!!
The DB5 is indeed the best Bond car, but I’m giving kudos to the Aston Martin Vanquish. It’s a cool concept that could work in real life and it looks sleek as hell.
Although I really adore the DB5, to me the ultimate Bond-car is the Lotus Esprit S1 submarine. It is so over the top - very fitting of course for the Moore era - you have to love it, and I do 😅
dont know why the invisi-car gets so much hate, its fucking awesome. imagine how many red lights and speed cams you can run in the fucker. And you could park it anywhere without ever getting a ticket etc. Its a stealth car.
Honorable mention (for me, anyway): Diamonds Are Forever's Ford Mustang Mach I (okay, so it's actually rented by Tiffany Case, still, it's fun to see Bond in a classic American muscle car). Of course, it helps to be a Mustang fan as well as a Bond fan.
Glad someone else likes the Aston Martin Vanquish. It's not that unrealistic and may be a reality in 30 years or so. It looks sleek and tries really hard to be cool.
