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[stromberg]

And another Bond/Saab promotional item: stickers.

Found those on eBay, but unfortunately I couldn't be there when the auction ended. Had placed some 15 Euros on them three hours before it ended and they were still at two Euros then.

They finally sold for 20 and something, hope they went to good hands . But now that I know they exist, I know where to look for them...

[zencat]

Sorry about that Stromberg, I'm the guy who nabbed that sticker. This was the last piece from the original Saab/Bond promotion that I didn't have. I also got from the same seller a nice promotional pic, but I as outbid on a Saab magazine that had a story about the Bond/Saab promotion, dang-it!

These stickers do come up every so often and I check eBay regularly for Bond/Saab items. When I see another I

[stromberg]

[quote name='zencat' date='20 September 2004 - 19:33'] Sorry about that Stromberg, I'm the guy who nabbed that sticker. This was the last piece from the original Saab/Bond promotion that I didn't have. I also got from the same seller a nice promotional pic, but I as outbid on a Saab magazine that had a story about the Bond/Saab promotion, dang-it!

These stickers do come up every so often and I check eBay regularly for Bond/Saab items. When I see another I

[Athena007]

CBn-er bidding against each other ...what has the world come to!

[Qwerty]

CBn-er bidding against each other ...what has the world come to!

That is why you never put something on here you want, when you see it on eBay.

[Mark_Hazard]

I was fortunate enough to catch sight of the Silver Beast during its promotional tour sometime in the 80s. I had gone to the Biggin Hill Air Fair (my other interest is in old war planes) and walking past the stalls came across a crowded one with the car in the middle of the crowd. I grabbed a copy of the leaflet posted, but with the crowd so tight around the car, didn't photograph it, much to my regret.

For whatever reason, when I passed the same stall an hour or so later, the car had gone (or was it the prototype "vanish"?

I have since learnt that when there is something of interest, to grab a photo regardless of the crowds, it may be my only chance.

Nice article by the way.

[zencat]

Thanks Mark_Hazard. How cool that you saw the real Silver Beast. Wouldn't still happen to have that leaflet, would ya?

[Mark_Hazard]

Thanks Mark_Hazard. How cool that you saw the real Silver Beast. Wouldn't still happen to have that leaflet, would ya?

Somewhere, yes - I only ever thinned my "scraps/paper" collection down once, probably during the 70s, and have regretted it ever since.

The leaflet I picked up, was as said, posted - the reverse side was in the article, showing the "gadgets" on the car and the front was shown in one of the later postings - mine's the same one.

[zencat]

Thanks Mark_Hazard. How cool that you saw the real Silver Beast. Wouldn't still happen to have that leaflet, would ya?

Somewhere, yes - I only ever thinned my "scraps/paper" collection down once, probably during the 70s, and have regretted it ever since.

The leaflet I picked up, was as said, posted - the reverse side was in the article, showing the "gadgets" on the car and the front was shown in one of the later postings - mine's the same one.

Ah, yes. I have that baby in my Saab/Bond collection. I love the original artwork.

[YellowDetective]

Thank you for posting this article on the greatest Bond Car EVER!

[zencat]

Thank you for posting this article on the greatest Bond Car EVER!

Yipiee! Another Bond/Saab fan.

[DAN LIGHTER]

Time to bring this 2004 Article by Zencat back out and dust it off. Wonderful stuff. I missed so much back then!

[Righty007]

Time to bring this 2004 Article by Zencat back out and dust it off. Wonderful stuff. I missed so much back then!

It's one of the best original articles ever published by CBn and I've been here for 007 years.

[zencat]

Thanks guys. I also published it HERE so I can maintain it. The formatting on the original CBn article has gone wonky over the years.

[DAN LIGHTER]

Thanks Zencat, Thats much better. Why do older forums threads/articles go so odd? Technology I guess. This will be printed off tomorrow. Very good. The Official history.

Where did the picture of the Silverbeast in the race with the Mustang from For Special Services come from? It's a treat.

[zencat]

Thanks Zencat, Thats much better. Why do older forums threads/articles go so odd? Technology I guess. This will be printed off tomorrow. Very good. The Official history.

Where did the picture of the Silverbeast in the race with the Mustang from For Special Services come from? It's a treat.

I think server changes make old articles go funky.

You can also try and track down OO7 Magazine #47. It's published in there with terrific pics from Graham Rye's collection. In fact, that where that Saab/Mustang pic is from.

[zencat]

The "real" Silver Beast is for sale!

http://www.thebookbo...s-for-sale.html

[Kronsteen]

This is one car I would really like to have! One of my favourite Bond cars of all time (because I'm Swedish? Might be the reason :

Your article from 2006 about the car is fantastic, btw!

[zencat]

And, of course, MI6 lifts the info without crediting me or my blog. Typical.

[Dustin]

Not too familiar with MI6 but do they ever credit sources? Can't recall a case.

[zencat]

Not when it's another Bond site. They need to be the girl with the most cake.

[zencat]

The auction closes today. I'm getting updates on what's happening. Hope to know something soon. Someone tell MI6 to stand by. ;p

[Lionheart]

Someone tell MI6 to stand by. ;p

Hahaha, "like"

[zencat]

From Sweden With Love reports on their Facebook page that the city of Trollhättan has prevailed and the collection, including The Silver Beast, has been saved!

http://www.thebookbo...been-saved.html

Of course, I'm not going to believe it until I read it on MI6, because their info comes from magic.

[Dustin]

Good to hear that, would have been a shame if the Silver Beast and its relatives were to be scattered over the globe.

[Kronsteen]

Good news! Hopefully they'll take care of the cars, and won't let them rust away...

I wonder if the Silver Beast is shown permanently at the museum, if that's the case it would be nice to go and see it. Before it's too late...

[Lionheart]

I wonder if the Silver Beast is shown permanently at the museum, if that's the case it would be nice to go and see it. Before it's too late...

I'm afraid it's not, Kronsteen. I've lived here in Trollhättan for more than six years now and it hasn't been shown at all for all that time. I have asked them/told them to "bring it out", but their reply is, as always, "we'll think about it when we make future changes in the display".

Of course, when I read the description of the "beast" it says "heavy, some rust, doesn't start, not in a good condition" so I guess it's not exactly what you would like "show off" in a car museum. So hopefully someone will fix it than make it part of the exhibition again, hopefully...