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James Bond's iconic car raises £137,000 for charity

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A tribute to one of the most loved James Bond movies, "Goldfinger". The 50th anniversary of its world premiere has been celebrated with a charity auction. Items including a 24-karat gold-plated replica of Bond's iconic Aston Martin DB5 have raised nearly 137,000 pounds for charity. And two actresses from the actual movie attended the event.

This model was created by Propshop, based at Pinewood Studios, and signed by legendary Bond Production Designer Sir Ken Adam.

Items including a 24-karat gold-plated replica of Bond's iconic Aston Martin DB5 have raised nearly 137,000 pounds for charity.

The unique gold-plated third-scale replica has sold online for 55,000 pounds. Complete with radio controlled machine guns, bullet proof shield and revolving number plate, this legendary vehicle has long been a favorite among Bond fans. And more than 19,000 visitors from 129 countries have flooded to the special auction website.

Not only that, a unique Goldfinger Seamaster 'Aqua Terra' wristwatch, created by Omega, has surpassed the pre-sale estimate by ten times, selling for £70,000 pounds.

"It was incredible if you went and saw it all the intricate details, the bullet proof windows, the machine guns, it was amazing, a real absolute gem. The watch was incredible, sold for £70,000," auctioneer Tom Best said.

Bond girl Shirley Eaton and fellow Goldfinger actress Nadja Rejin from the original movie are on hand to reminisce about the success of "Goldfinger".

Not only that, a unique Goldfinger Seamaster 'Aqua Terra' wristwatch, created by Omega, has surpassed the pre-sale estimate by ten times, selling for £70,000 pounds. 

"I have found with many millions of others from feedback that Goldfinger is the most favourite Bond film. I was lucky to be in it. I am only part of a big picture that was just perfect," said actress Shirley Eaton.

"I am really happy to have participated in however small way in this wonderful series of films," said actress Nadja Rejin.

In total, five lots of Goldfinger memorabilia raised £136,800 pounds at the special auction. The sale will benefit the British children's charity NSPCC.

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