By Dave Worrall
A James Bond Aston Martin DB5 driven by Sean Connery
in Goldfinger and Thunderball sold for £2.7m in London last night, making it the most expensive film prop and movie-related car in
history. The American bidder, who was in the room, was beseiged by the
press afterward. Sold by RM Auctions on behalf of Jerry Lee, it was hoped the
sale would have topped £3.5m, especially as the proceeds were going to a charity
foundation. However, Mr Lee paid just $12,000 for the car back in 1969, so his
return of $4.1m wasn't such a bad investment after all.