lundi 7 septembre 2015
Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond Edition previews the release of ‘Spectre’
Aston Martins have been faithful partners to James Bond for over 50 years now. In light of the forthcoming 007 thriller, ‘Spectre’, Aston Martin has launched (another) limited-edition version of the DB9. We did look for the ejector seats and flame-throwers, but to no avail…
You can’t dispute that Aston Martin knows how to make the most of its longstanding relationship with England’s best-known spy. We recently saw the DB10, 007’s new car for ‘Spectre’, and now the elderly DB9 receives a special Bond send-off. The limited run of 150 cars is recognisable by each car's sterling silver plaque, special embroidery and ‘Spectre Silver’ paintwork. Opt for the Bond edition Omega Seamaster and the matching luggage from Globetrotter, and you’ll be set for your next secret mission (minus the weapons, obviously).
Photos: Aston Martin
You can find many Aston Martin DB9s for sale in the Classic Driver Market.
Pack your picnic baskets for the Chantilly Arts & Elegance 2015
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Chantilly Arts & Elegance returns to the Domaine de Chantilly this weekend, with a jam-packed roster of attractions of which the Concours d’Etat – comprising 100 exquisite collector cars – takes centre stage…
Family friendly
Organised by Peter Auto (the name behind the Le Mans Classic and the Tour Auto) and Richard Mille, three distinct automotive competitions form the basis of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance – the Concours d’Elegance which, as it was originally conceived to do, celebrates current concept cars and prototypes; the Grand Prix des Clubs, for classic car owners’ clubs, thematically divided into manufacturer nationality; and the Concours d’Etat, a beauty pageant in the sense we’re more accustomed to today. Classes in the latter this year have been curated to celebrate Bugatti’s racing cars, ‘The Famous Ladies’ Cars’, and ‘The Aga Khan Family’s Cars’, among numerous other interesting themes.
Naturally, cars won’t steal the show completely – there will also be an exhibition of sculptures by Jean-Luc Ducreux, a fashion show, demonstrations on how to make the perfect Crème Chantilly and live classical music, not to mention free access to the stunning Chateau itself (and the accompanying Le Nôtre-designed gardens), which boasts a premier collection of classic paintings.
Photos by Rémi Dargegen for Classic Driver © 2014
The Chantilly Arts & Elegance will take place on 6 September 2015. You can find more information here.
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