Bond In Motion: Petersen Automotive Museum

Maybe this isn't the exact Aston Martin most folks would have a dream of, but this particular British vehicle, in its own way, is a BOND GIRL. Image Credit: 2021 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

Bond In Motion: Petersen Automotive Museum

Words & Images By: Brandon J. O'Brien 

The latest exhibit that opened on September 25th at the Petersen Automotive Museum displays various vehicles used in the twenty-six James Bond movies.  The exhibit titled "Bond In Motion" had been on display at the London Film Festival from 2014 and now allows North American visitors a rare up-close experience with some of the most iconic vehicles associated with the world's most famous secret agent, 007.  The exhibit celebrates the 60th anniversary of the James Bond films since "Dr. No" was released in 1962.

It features more than 30 cars, motorcycles, submersibles, a helicopter, an airplane, and scale filming models.  The exhibit will interest young and old, automobile buffs, movie aficionados, and especially James Bond fans.

1964 Aston Martin DB5 used in many James Bond movies since 1997.  
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1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 used in "On Her Majesty's Service"
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1977 Lotus Esprit S1 - Wet Nellie - used in "The Spy Who Loved Me"
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1997 BMW R1200C used in "Tomorrow Never Dies"
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1999 BMW Z8 used in "The World Is Not Enough"
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2002 Jaguar XKR Convertible used in "Die Another Day"
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Hiller 12C used in "From Russia With Love"
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Although not all of the exhibits from the collection in England were brought over to the Petersen ... this exhibit will be worth the time and effort to go and see as well as all the other exhibits on display. 

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