![]() They were only his hands and his feet, his Gillette razor and his wristwatch, a heavy Rolex Oyster Perpetual on an expanding bracelet. Ian Fleming famously wore a Rolex Explorer 1016 and in his 1963 novel On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, the author wrote: “Bond surveyed his weapons. The iconic Bond car returned in “Thunderball” (1965), “GoldenEye” (1995), “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997), “Casino Royale” (2006), “Skyfall” (2012), “Spectre” (2015), and “No Time To Die” (2021), each time upgraded with new gadgets but always retaining its stunning timeless design. It made its first appearance in Sean Connery’s “Goldfinger” in 1964, complete with modifications like a revolving license plate, machine guns, tire slashers, hydraulic rams, and an ejector seat. The Aston Martin DB5 is, without a doubt, the quintessential James Bond car. The car even had its own fleet of stunt cars, including a modified DB9 that rolled a record-breaking seven times during a pursuit. Rather than relying on a bevy of far-fetched gadgetry, the DBS V12 stands out as one of the best Bond cars due to its superb design and performance. The it-car of Daniel Craig’s James Bond, the spectacular DBS V12 was first seen in the 2006 “Casino Royale” film and later appeared in “Quantum of Solace” in 2008. The aquatic Lotus Esprit dubbed “Wet Nellie” that provided 007 and his passenger underwater refuge not only gave us one of the most iconic Bond cars ever to grace the screen but also one of the most unforgettable scenes of the long-running franchise. Leave it to Bond to transform a sleek sports car into a submersible, which is what took place during a high-speed pursuit in “The Spy Who Loved Me” starring Roger Moore. ![]() Among the dozens of memorable wheels featured in the films, the following trio of James Bond cars leads the pack. ![]() No Bond flick is complete without a fast-paced car chase, and more often than not, 007 is behind the wheel of a fantastic vehicle armed with spy-ready gadgetry. Yet, frivolous remarks didn’t stop the actor from nailing the Bond character, and most critics and fans (including us) agree that his portrayal is arguably the most faithful to Fleming’s original character. When Craig was announced as the sixth actor that would portray Agent 007, he was met with plenty of negative press including quips about his blonde hair breaking from the tradition of dark-haired leading men. Spoiler alert: “No Time To Die” is Daniel Craig’s final appearance as James Bond as he bids farewell to the franchise after starring in five films. His portrayal of the super spy is often cited as more laid-back and humorous, which audiences in the 1970s and 1980s loved – and we do too. – Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Roger Mooreīefore stepping into Bond’s shoes, Roger Moore was already a familiar face, playing the debonair Robin Hood-like figure, Simon Templar, on the hit television show, “The Saint.” Moore was the longest-serving James Bond, starring in seven James Bond films from 1973 to 1985. Connery played the secret agent in six “official” Bond films from 1962 to 1971 (plus the non-Eon produced “Never Say Never Again” in 1983) – and made James Bond the household name that he is today. ![]() Though he wasn’t Fleming’s top choice, the Scotsman is certainly one of ours. The original on-screen Bond, Sean Connery was the first to bring Ian Fleming’s character from the page to the silver screen. Though each actor brought his unique flair to the charismatic character, the following three gents are our favorites. In the 25 films that have been made thus far, there have been a total of six actors that have played James Bond: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. ![]()
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