Bond, James Bond's Car to be Auctioned in January 2006
The Smoky Mountain Car Museum is selling six signature attraction cars at a January 2006 auction at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Pheonix, Arizona. Among the six to be auctioned are the famous 1964 Aston Martin DB5 driven by James Bond in "Thunderball" and the 1928 Cadillac built for Al Capone.
The museum expects to bring in at least six figures on the James Bond DB5, which will be used to revamp the museum. With Pigeon Forge tourism on the rise, the Smoky Mountain Car Museum plans to attract a younger crowd with new cars that capture the interests of a new generation of car enthusiasts.
The 2006 Arizona auction marks the first time in 35 years that one of the iconic spy cars will be up for sale. This is a big deal for many car collectors. The auction in January is sure to draw classic car enthusiasts from across the globe.
The sale of such a classic piece is getting mixed review in Sevier County; some foresee regrets of unloading the old cars. James Bond's car is a rare item, and once it is gone it will be nearly impossible to retrieve.
What kind of cars would you like to see the Smoky Mountain Car Museum bring in?