James Bond Aston Martin for Sale

The 1964 Aston Martin DB5, driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger and Thunderball, is expected to fetch at least $5 million US when it is sold at auction in October. (RM Auctions/Associated Press)

The silver, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 driven by Sean Connery as the British superspy will be sold by RM Auctions in October, the company revealed on Tuesday.

One of just two original Aston Martins that were shown onscreen, the car comes complete with the James Bond prop gadgets seen in the films, including fake machine-guns, the revolving licence plate, the ejector seat and the smoke screen.

Recently returned to running condition, it is expected to fetch at least $5 million US, according to the auction house.

U.S. radio broadcaster Jerry Lee purchased that rare movie collectible for $12,000 US in 1969 after it had been used on a tour to promote the James Bond movie franchise. It has largely been kept on display in his home since then and was rarely seen publicly.

The famed Bond car will be sold on Oct. 27 as part of the Automobiles of London event held by RM Auctions in association with Sotheby’s. Proceeds of the sale will go to the Jerry Lee Foundation.

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