Classic Movie Cars Collection – James Bond & The Italian Job

This collection highlights the most iconic cars from classic films, including James Bond spy movies and the 1969 British caper The Italian Job. Each car is described in detail with its movie role and stunning images.

James Bond Cars Collection

Thunderball (1965)

• Aston Martin DB5: Featured at the French chateau with gadgets like water cannon and bulletproof shield.
  
• Ford Mustang Convertible: Fiona Volpe drives Bond at 100 mph to the hotel.
  
• Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner: Driven by Count Lippe.
  
• Mercedes-Benz 190 Binz Ambulance: Transporting François Derval's body.
  
• Ford Thunderbird: Largo's car at the SPECTRE meeting.
  
• Lincoln Continental Stretch Limousine: Seen at the French chateau.
  
• Morris Minor 1000: Drives Bond to his hotel in the Bahamas.
  

You Only Live Twice (1967)

• Toyota 2000GT: Driven by Bond’s girlfriend Aki, one-off convertible versions built for the film.
  
• Gyrocopter Little Nellie: Bond’s helicopter weaponized for defense.
  
• Toyota Crown: Chases Bond and Aki before being lifted by a helicopter electromagnet.
  

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

• Lotus Esprit S1: Famous submarine car “Wet Nellie”.
  
• Leyland Sherpa Van: Driven by villain Jaws in the Egyptian desert.
  
• Kawasaki Z900 Motorcycle: Chases Bond and Anya in Sardinia.
  

The Italian Job (1969)

• Lamborghini Miura: Roger Beckermann’s car in the opening scene, tumbling down a chasm.
  
• Mini Cooper S Cars: Red, White, and Blue Minis chase through Turin, including the famous sewer sequence.
  
• Bedford VAL Coach: Features twin front steering axles, used in final heist escape.
  
• Aston Martin DB4 Convertible: Charlie Croker’s car after prison release.
  
• Fiat Dino Coupé: Mafia boss Altabani’s car; only doors remain today.
  
• Alfa Romeo Giulias: Italian police cars chasing gold convoy.
  
• Land Rover Series IIa Station Wagon: Modified for convoy approach stunts.
  
• Ford Thames 400E Van: Decorated fan van (Dormobile).
  

External References & Resources

• The most famous car used by James Bond (Aston Martin DB5)
• James Bond cars collection – Die Another Day (2002)
• James Bond cars collection – The World Is Not Enough (1999)
• James Bond cars collection – GoldenEye (1995)
• James Bond cars collection – A View to a Kill (1985)
• BMW Models in the 2010s
• Sports Cars, Brass Era
• Ford Shelby Cobra Concept
• Lincoln Concept Cars
• List of the 5 most expensive McLaren cars sold at auction
• Microcars from UK – Bond Minicar, Bond Bug
• Microcars from France – Aixam, Ardex, Arola, Avolette, 2CV, Prototype C, Ligier JS4, VLV, Vespa 400
• BYD Yuan – Mini Sport Utility Vehicles
• Microcars from Poland – Smyk, Mikrus MR-300