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Original James Bond Aston Martin To Go On Auction
By Tim Boswell ♦ Published 06/02/2010

Sean Connery and the Aston MartinThe Aston Martin actor Sean Connery drove in past James Bond movies is set to go on sale at a London auction in October, says reports.

According to the Associated Press, the car is a ilver 1964 Aston Martin DB5, dubbed by car auctioneers RM Auctions as "the world's most famous car."

It is expected to fetch at least $5 million.

The car is one of only two original Aston Martins to appear on screen with Sean Connery behind the wheel -- one in "Goldfinger" and the other "Thunderball."

The AP says it comes with Bond gadgets including fake machine guns, revolving number plates and smoke screen.

It is being sold by U.S. radio broadcaster Jerry Lee, who bought it for $12,000 in 1969. It has remained in his home since then and has rarely been seen publicly.

RM Auctions will auction it off in London on October 27.

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