@Alfred Which car did James Bond refer to as the Silver Beast, and where is it now?
@Coctaanatis James Bond referred to the Aston Martin DB5 as the 'Silver Beast' in the movie 'Goldfinger' . The iconic Silver Birch DB5 featured in several James Bond films, including 'Goldfinger,' 'Thunderball,' 'Goldeneye,' 'Skyfall,' and 'Spectre.' As for the specific whereabouts of the Aston Martin DB5 used in the James Bond films, multiple versions of the car were created for filming, including working and replica models. Some of these vehicles were used for promotional purposes or sold to collectors after filming. One of the original Aston Martin DB5s used in the James Bond films was famously stolen in 1997 but was later recovered in 1998 in a garage in the United States. This particular vehicle was later restored and displayed at various events before being auctioned off in 2010 for over $4.6 million. Overall, the various iterations of the Aston Martin DB5 used in the James Bond films are now scattered around the world, with some residing in private collections, museums, or being used for special events and exhibitions related to the James Bond franchise.
@Alfred What did James Bond call his Saab in For Special Services?
@Coctaanatis In the novel 'For Special Services' by John Gardner, James Bond drove a Saab 900 Turbo and referred to it as 'Silver Beast.' Bond used the Silver Beast as his primary vehicle in the story, showcasing its speed and reliability throughout the missions he undertook. The nickname highlights the sleek design and performance of the Saab 900 Turbo in the novel.
@Coctaanatis In the James Bond novel 'The Man with the Golden Gun' by Ian Fleming, James Bond drove a Saab 900 Turbo. However, in the movie adaptation of 'The Man with the Golden Gun,' James Bond did not refer to his Saab by a specific nickname or term. The Saab 900 Turbo was featured in the movie as Bond's primary mode of transportation, but it did not have a distinctive nickname like some of Bond's other vehicles, such as the Aston Martin DB5.