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[The Shark]

This

We've found it. That's the Bond 23 car!

[Aris007]

If we're gonna have a homage to Octopussy, why not?

[Prof. Numbers]

Another vote for the Bentley GT. It's damn good-looking.

[O.H.M.S.S.]

Let us not forget, Bond must look stylish and classic. So no Ferrari's or Lamborghini's, they are neither. They are only good for people who don't know what to do with their money or who want to show off, there is no beauty in those cars. If you go Italian, go for Maserati. Not for Bond but still, Alfa Romeo and Lancia are more stylish then a Ferrari or Lamborghini.

[Tybre]

Let us not forget, Bond must look stylish and classic. So no Ferrari's or Lamborghini's, they are neither. They are only good for people who don't know what to do with their money or who want to show off, there is no beauty in those cars. If you go Italian, go for Maserati. Not for Bond but still, Alfa Romeo and Lancia are more stylish then a Ferrari or Lamborghini.

Maserati not for Bond? I mean certainly there are brands I would put Bond in before Maserati, but



Can you honestly say you can't picture Bond behind the wheel of a GranTurismo?

I will agree, though, no Ferrari or Lamborghini.

[O.H.M.S.S.]

I meant that Maserati WAS for Bond; but Alfa or Lancia, although stylish as I find them are not (aren't rare and expensive enough for Bond). Hope I made myself clear.

[Tybre]

I meant that Maserati WAS for Bond; but Alfa or Lancia, although stylish as I find them are not (aren't rare and expensive enough for Bond). Hope I made myself clear.

Ah, my mistake. That's what happens when I'm reading right after I wake up.

[Stuart]

This

Sorry. That's the new car for Scaramanga

[volante]

[marktmurphy]

Another vote for the Bentley GT. It's damn good-looking.

It's the footballer's wives version of what Bond would have: namely the Bentley Brooklands:

[The Shark]

Agreed. The Brooklands would make a beautiful Bond car. Even better than the DBS IMO.

[Tybre]

Not fond of the white, but very much agree. Fantastic looking car.

[The Shark]

Not fond of the white, but very much agree. Fantastic looking car.

I prefer white to silver, at least it's more original, and something we haven't had since the Lotus.

[Tybre]

Personally the only cars I think look good in white are the Volvo P1800 and various Jaguars, but then that's really just my inner Saint fan seeping through. Silver isn't a fantastic choice, but I prefer it to white. Rather have black or a nice red. Not cherry, though. Something deeper. Less vibrant.

[coco1997]

Personally the only cars I think look good in white are the Volvo P1800 and various Jaguars, but then that's really just my inner Saint fan seeping through. Silver isn't a fantastic choice, but I prefer it to white. Rather have black or a nice red. Not cherry, though. Something deeper. Less vibrant.

Silver is great because it's nondescript and subtle while still maintaining the tasteful, classy look that perfectly suits a character like Bond.

[The Shark]

Personally the only cars I think look good in white are the Volvo P1800 and various Jaguars, but then that's really just my inner Saint fan seeping through. Silver isn't a fantastic choice, but I prefer it to white. Rather have black or a nice red. Not cherry, though. Something deeper. Less vibrant.

Silver is great because it's nondescript and subtle while still maintaining the tasteful, classy look that perfectly suits a character like Bond.

Silver works fine with classic 60s cars like the DB5, but with modern cars it just looks generic and dull.

Edited by The Shark, 29 November 2009 - 01:46 PM.

[coco1997]

Personally the only cars I think look good in white are the Volvo P1800 and various Jaguars, but then that's really just my inner Saint fan seeping through. Silver isn't a fantastic choice, but I prefer it to white. Rather have black or a nice red. Not cherry, though. Something deeper. Less vibrant.

Silver is great because it's nondescript and subtle while still maintaining the tasteful, classy look that perfectly suits a character like Bond.

Silver works fine with classic 60s cars like the DB5, but with modern cars it just looks generic and dull.

How is white any less "generic and dull" than silver?

[FlemingBond]

i like white on a sports car, but it isn't a James Bond color really. Silver is great, but the dark grey on the last couple Aston Martin's was perfect.

[The Shark]

Personally the only cars I think look good in white are the Volvo P1800 and various Jaguars, but then that's really just my inner Saint fan seeping through. Silver isn't a fantastic choice, but I prefer it to white. Rather have black or a nice red. Not cherry, though. Something deeper. Less vibrant.

Silver is great because it's nondescript and subtle while still maintaining the tasteful, classy look that perfectly suits a character like Bond.

Silver works fine with classic 60s cars like the DB5, but with modern cars it just looks generic and dull.

How is white any less "generic and dull" than silver?

Because it's not a common colour on cars, particularly Bentleys or Aston Martins.

[coco1997]

Personally the only cars I think look good in white are the Volvo P1800 and various Jaguars, but then that's really just my inner Saint fan seeping through. Silver isn't a fantastic choice, but I prefer it to white. Rather have black or a nice red. Not cherry, though. Something deeper. Less vibrant.

Silver is great because it's nondescript and subtle while still maintaining the tasteful, classy look that perfectly suits a character like Bond.

Silver works fine with classic 60s cars like the DB5, but with modern cars it just looks generic and dull.

How is white any less "generic and dull" than silver?

Because it's not a common colour on cars, particularly Bentleys or Aston Martins.

Perhaps, but as a secret agent, your job is to blend in and not draw attention to yourself. Anything above the most utilitarian color scheme would be imprudent. (Of course, the car also has to look good on screen. )

Also, pearly off-white has a connotation of the color cars gangsters and rappers drive.

[jaguar007]

Perhaps, but as a secret agent, your job is to blend in and not draw attention to yourself. Anything above the most utilitarian color scheme would be imprudent. (Of course, the car also has to look good on screen. )

That is why Bond tends to drive Aston Martins, they never stand our in a crowd

[coco1997]

Perhaps, but as a secret agent, your job is to blend in and not draw attention to yourself. Anything above the most utilitarian color scheme would be imprudent. (Of course, the car also has to look good on screen. )

That is why Bond tends to drive Aston Martins, they never stand our in a crowd

Which is WHY I added that the car has to look good on screen.

A silver Aston Martin is still much more subtle than a red one.

[The Shark]

Perhaps, but as a secret agent, your job is to blend in and not draw attention to yourself. Anything above the most utilitarian color scheme would be imprudent. (Of course, the car also has to look good on screen. )

That is why Bond tends to drive Aston Martins, they never stand our in a crowd

Which is WHY I added that the car has to look good on screen.

A silver Aston Martin is still much more subtle than a red one.

Bond isn't supposed to be subtle, he's not a spy.

[Tybre]

Perhaps, but as a secret agent, your job is to blend in and not draw attention to yourself. Anything above the most utilitarian color scheme would be imprudent. (Of course, the car also has to look good on screen. )

That is why Bond tends to drive Aston Martins, they never stand our in a crowd

Which is WHY I added that the car has to look good on screen.

A silver Aston Martin is still much more subtle than a red one.

Depends where you are. Red cars are pretty abound in places.

[Forward Look]

Perhaps, but as a secret agent, your job is to blend in and not draw attention to yourself. Anything above the most utilitarian color scheme would be imprudent. (Of course, the car also has to look good on screen. )

That is why Bond tends to drive Aston Martins, they never stand our in a crowd

Which is WHY I added that the car has to look good on screen.

A silver Aston Martin is still much more subtle than a red one.

Bond isn't supposed to be subtle, he's not a spy.

Wasn't he one in CR?

[coco1997]

Perhaps, but as a secret agent, your job is to blend in and not draw attention to yourself. Anything above the most utilitarian color scheme would be imprudent. (Of course, the car also has to look good on screen. )

That is why Bond tends to drive Aston Martins, they never stand our in a crowd

Which is WHY I added that the car has to look good on screen.

A silver Aston Martin is still much more subtle than a red one.

Depends where you are. Red cars are pretty abound in places.

Red/yellow/any typical hot rod color is considerably more eye-catching than silver, gray, or black.

[The Shark]

Perhaps, but as a secret agent, your job is to blend in and not draw attention to yourself. Anything above the most utilitarian color scheme would be imprudent. (Of course, the car also has to look good on screen. )

That is why Bond tends to drive Aston Martins, they never stand our in a crowd

Which is WHY I added that the car has to look good on screen.

A silver Aston Martin is still much more subtle than a red one.

Bond isn't supposed to be subtle, he's not a spy.

Wasn't he one in CR?

He's a counter-intelligence officer. Different thing.

[AgentBentley]

Here are a couple of cars for future Bond movies.
I suggest the Bentley and of course any Aston Martin for Bond, and the Jag XJ, Porsche Panamera and Mercedes F700 for the bad guys.

Edited by AgentBentley, 02 January 2010 - 10:52 AM.

[Automan]

If it werent for the Aston Martin DBS, I'd go for the Bentley GT everytime

[Agent 76]

nice, eh?!