A CAR expert has told how he bought the cheapest James Bond car ever at just £750.
Film fanatics and petrol heads have often been drawn to the impressive line-up of classic cars that feature in the 007 action but now anyone could nab a model featured in Casino Royale.
Matthew Goodwin bought a £750 Ford Mondeo, which featured in James Bond[/caption]
Matthew (pictured) revealed why he bought the James Bond car[/caption]
Matthew Goodwin, owner of High Peak Autos Ltd, told how he found the second-hand 2009 Ford Mondeo.
He said: “I’ve only gone and bought a James Bond car haven’t I.
“That’s right this car is just like the one Daniel Craig drove in Casino Royale.
“You’ll be racking your brains now trying to think of what V12 Aston Martin have I bought.. well I actually haven’t, it isn’t an Aston Martin, it is.. you ready for this.
“What I bought ladies and gents is a 2009 Ford Mondeo, you weren’t expecting that were you.
He revealed all while taking to his YouTube channel with 420,000 subscribers.
The five door, 2.5 Litre ST version has been described as “the most unsuspecting Bond car” by one Reddit user.
In the 2006 Hollywood blockbuster, James Bond can be seen driving the specific vehicle on his way to a hotel in The Bahamas.
It featured in the film more than a year before its official release to the public and so was shipped over in a veil of secrecy.
Matthew goes on to explain how he bought the car from a local main dealer for just £750 and that it could be a “good” and “honest” car for those looking for something reliable.
The 2009 model featured in the YouTube video was a diesel TDCi, Titanium X making it one of the best specs of this particular type of car.
It even boasted heated seats and was described as being in “good order” despite having done 120,000 miles.
The used car company owner then explains how those hoping to purchase a second-hand vehicle should check out Car Vertical or a similar site to thoroughly understand the car’s history.
Many took to the comments section under the video to express their opinions about the cheaper James Bond car.
One user said: “For a car design that’s near on 18 years old, I think they still look fairly fresh and have aged well.
“Nice quality interiors too.”
Another put: “Mine 2010 2L TDCi Mondeo Edge is in the same colour. Love it. Have had it for 5 years and now 80,000 miles later not planning to sell it anytime soon.
“Using it for leisure trips around UK. Carried me to every corner of Britain except for the Channel Islands and Shetlands.”
By using various websites, he was able to check whether the car has been in any accidents and was given a full MOT history[/caption]
The 2009 Ford Mondeo was nabbed by the second-hand car seller for just £750[/caption]
Someone else commented: “This era of Mondeo is probably the most reliable modernish Ford for real.”
A fourth wrote: “Almost identical to mine Matt. It’s been brilliant never let me down, lots of space, tows a caravan well.
“Also paid £750.”
It comes after four other iconic motors that have featured in the Bond series were put on sale for over £1 million each earlier this year.
The Aston Martin DB5 has made appearances in Sean Connery’s 1964 Goldfinger as well as Thunderball, Casino Royale and Skyfall.
The four different DB5’s offered something for anyone looking to splash the cash with the fourth being little more than a shell allowing future owners to customise the Aston.
This particular vehicle features heated seats and a fresh looking interior considering its age[/caption]
The YouTube video runs through all of the car’s features including any spots of damage[/caption]
The cars that featured in Casino Royale
The 2006 blockbuster showed off more than the Ford model but fans may not remember them all.
- An Aston Martin DB5 can be spotted after Bond wins a poker game and claims the car from a gambling villain.
- Not to be confused with the previous mention, the Aston Martin DBS featured in the film before being destroyed in a high speed car pursuit.
- A Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and Ford Explorer were captured in one scene being used by the Miami-Dade Police Department.
- Heading to a hotel in the Bahamas, Bond can be seen driving a Ford Mondeo 2.5 Litre ST.
- The Jaguar XJ8 can be spotted twice in the movie with eagle-eyed cinema goers perhaps recognising the vehicle being used to kidnap Vesper Lynd or at the end of the film being returned to the estate.
- Finally, a Range Rover Sport was used by Le Chiffre’s henchmen when Bond deliberately crashes into a hotel parking lot.
