What will James Bond’s next car be? | The Car Podcast #51
About this episode
A lively discussion unfolds around the iconic cars of James Bond, with Chris Harris and his friends debating what the next vehicle should be. They explore the potential influence of Amazon as the new owner of the Bond franchise and suggest a return to classic roots with a Bentley as Bond's next car. The conversation also touches on the significance of the DB5 and the idea of a collaboration between British brands like Aston Martin and Jaguar. The episode is filled with humor, nostalgia, and passionate opinions about automotive history and culture.
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This week, the team discuss what James Bond’s next car should be – with not much agreement as might be expected. WE also have an interactive quiz – “Cheese or Car?”, more on this later. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!
(00:00) Intro
(00:06) James Bond’s next car
(14:15) What car is trying a bit too hard?
(28:05) Car finance situation
(43:03) Cheese or Car
(54:51) 2CG
(1:07:38) Music
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Aston Martin DB5
"..., the iconic Bond car is obviously Sean Connery's DB5. And I was wondering, why is this thing so iconic..."
Mclaren F1
"...And I think it's got to be somewhere between this McLaren F1 SL that Murray has done. I think it's also got to..."
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
"...did in that inspector and became the first modern V8 Vantage. They called it DB10, didn't they, in the film?"
Aston Martin Vanquish
"...hatever they are. I mean, you could see them in a vanquish. I mean, what's the silly one?"
Aston Martin Valhalla
"I mean, what's the silly one? Valhalla. Valkyrie?"
Gordon T50
"Don't fucking choose, my new bastard. It's the T50. Okay, that's not my..."
Porsche 911
"...many other people, too much. It's limited edition 911s. And I'll give you a specific one."
Ferrari F12 Ferrari
"but if you look at the starting point of the F12 Ferrari I think one of the great"
Audi S4 Audi
"and every time I saw just an S4 Audi on Swiss plates that is the definition of"
Suzuki Swift
"you were talking about Marcus Johnson who was a Suzuki Swift and was charged one thousand six hundred and fift..."
Volkswagen Bora
"you know Maserati Bora that's running on seven"
Jaguar Etype
"beautifully restored E-Type Jaguar it's black with burgundy"
Rolls-Royce Phantom
"there is a 1932 Rolls Royce Phantom 2 in yellow oh"
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
"...r very famous and very excellent appraisal of the Cullinan on that top gear TV thing"
Ferrari 400i
"and they remember they auctioned a black 400i Ferrari 400i, yes"
Ford Mustang
"...o Alex Brundle for letting me drive his wonderful Mustang we managed to sneak in a ninth place"
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