AN incredible collection of classic sports cars including “James Bond’s Aston Martin” is being auctioned off.
A collection of the world’s most famous class cars is heading for auction in the Amelia Island Concurs.
An Aston Martin DB5 – made famous by the James Bond franchise – is also up for grabsJam Press
Maserati A6 was a series of grand tourers and racing sports cars seaters made by Maserati of Italy between 1947 and 1956Jam Press
It started 25 years ago and has become a staple event in the collector car world.
And the auction will take place on 4 March.
McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty, said: “Our objective is to knit the enthusiast community together in a way that supports and protects the future of car culture.
“Amelia Island is synonymous with concours and motorsports heritage due to the steadfast efforts of Bill Warner and his team. We are incredibly proud to have the opportunity to build upon and scale Bill’s vision.”
The oldest motors dates back to 1909 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Roi des Belges ‘The Silver Fairy’ in the style of Barker.
And a red Ferrari F40, considered by some as one of the greatest sports cars of all time, is also in the lot.
One of the most recognised cars in the world, an Aston Martin DB5, made famous by the James Bond franchise, is also up for grabs.
The make is considered the most famous Aston ever made, having starred in 1964’s ‘Goldfinger’.
The car was manufactured by Aston Martin and designed by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.
Originally produced from 1963 to 1965, the DB5 was an evolution of the final series of DB4.
The first ever everyday supercar released in 1980, the BMW M1, will also make an appearance at the Florida auction.
A black vintage 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code, two Ford GTs, and a 2017 Dodge Viper ACR VooDoo II Edition will also be going under the hammer.
The quirky 1953 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder by Fantuzzi, driven by the likes of Formula One ace Juan Manuel Fangio, will make a showing next month.
And the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS NASCAR, which US race car driver Jeff Gordon used in seven races from 2003-2006, will also feature.
A 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will also be auctioned Jam Press
The Ferrari F40 (tipo F120) is a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car Jam Press
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