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 Actor Daniel Craig, who has played the British spy known as 007
in four films, is auctioning for charity the limited-edition
vehicle made for him by Aston Martin four years ago, Christie's
auction house said on Thursday.
Aston Martin cars have appeared in Bond films over nearly 50
years, beginning with 1964's "Goldfinger" in which Sean Connery
drove a silver Aston Martin DB5. The brand has appeared in all
four Bond films starring Craig.
Craig's personal car is a 2014 Vanquish that Aston Martin
produced just 100 examples of to celebrate its 100th
anniversary. Craig's vehicle is, naturally, number 007.
"It was an homage, really, to his career," Becky MacGuire,
director of Christie's' The Exceptional Sale, said in an
interview. "What he's brought to the Bond character has been so
appreciated by the company and, of course, zillions of fans."
The vehicle has a midnight blue exterior and dark blue luxury
leather interior chosen because of Craig's preference for denim
and dark colors, Christie's said.
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Proceeds from the sale will benefit New York-based charity The
Opportunity Network, which helps students from disadvantaged
communities achieve their college and career goals. Craig and his
wife, actress Rachel Weisz, both sit on the organization's board of
directors.
The car's value is estimated at $400,000 to $600,000. It will be
displayed at Christie's showroom in Los Angeles from Feb. 27-March 3
before moving to New York, where it will be auctioned on April 20 as
part of Christie's annual decorative arts masterpiece sale called
The Exceptional Sale.
Last year, Craig said he will reprise the role of James Bond one
last time. The film is expected to be released in U.S. cinemas on
Nov. 8, 2019.
(Reporting by Nichola GroomEditing by Jonathan Oatis)
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