Monday, 21 April 2014

007 Vehicle: Dodge M43 ambulance / Goldfinger (1964)

Bond vehicle: Dodge M43 ambulance
Bond movie: Goldfinger (1964)

A Dodge M43 ambulance plays a key role in Goldfinger´s "Operation Grandslam" when a
powerful industrial laser emerges from its hinged roof and cuts through the door to the
Bullion Depository at Fort Knox.

Engine: 3.8-litre, in-line six-cylinder
Top speed:  55 mph
0-60MPH: n/a
Power: 94bhp @ 3,400rpm
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Suspension: Front: leaf springs, Rear: rigid beam with leaf springs
Brakes: Front: drum, Rear: drum
Length: 5048 mm 
Width: 1867 mm
Weight: 3886 kg
Price 1952/2012: n/a/ $  7000 (approx)




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Sunday, 20 April 2014

007 Filming location: The Venice Hotel interiors / Casino Royale (2006)

THE VENICE HOTEL INTERIORS

Bond movie: Casino Royale (2006)
Place and location in the movie: The Venice Hotel interiors, Venice, Italy
Actual place and location: National Museum, Václavské náměstí 68, Prague, Czech Republic
What happens here in the movie: Bond and Vesper stay in the hotel
Visited by 007 Travelers: 2010




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Saturday, 19 April 2014

007 Filming location: Sotheby´s exteriors / Octopussy (1983)

SOTHEBY´S EXTERIORS

Bond movie: Octopussy (1983)
Place and location in the movie: Sotheby's, London, England
Actual place and location: Sotheby's, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, England
What happens here in the movie: Bond exits the auction
Visited by 007 Travelers: 2010



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Friday, 18 April 2014

007 Vehicle: Lincoln Continental / Goldfinger (1964)

Bond vehicle: Lincoln Continental
Bond movie: Goldfinger (1964)

Mr. Solo is about to take a ride with Oddjob.

Engine: 7,5 l, V8
Top speed:  177 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:10 seconds
Length: 5486 mm 
Width: 2024 mm
Weight: 2298 kg
Price 1957/2008: $ 6292 / $ 20 000 (fully reconstructed)




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Thursday, 17 April 2014

007 Vehicle: Ford Thunderbird / Goldfinger (1964)

Bond vehicle: Ford Thunderbird
Bond movie: Goldfinger (1964)

Felix Leiter observes Auric Goldfinger

Engine: 2516 cm3, V8
Top speed: 190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11,0 seconds
Length:  5217 mm 
Width: 1958 mm
Weight: 2009 kg
Price 1964/2008: $ 4485 / approx $ 15 000




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