2024-04-11 09:59:06
The exhibition “Bond in Motion” has opened at the International Spy Museum in Washington, Day.Az reports, citing American media.
It’s no secret that every fan of the James Bond franchise has his own favorite film from this series, favorite actor, favorite Bond girl and favorite gadget. But they all agree that the array of vehicles used by 007 and the villains he faces off against are extremely cool.
The Bond in Motion exhibition features 17 iconic 007 vehicles from the archives of EON Productions and the Ian Fleming Foundation.
Immediately at the entrance, visitors are greeted by the most beautiful and famous silver car – an Aston Martin DB5 with license plate JB007, which appeared in the 1964 James Bond thriller Goldfinger. Although it lacks power steering, automatic handbrake and other expected features, this spy car is equipped with machine guns, tire changers, bulletproof shields, oil jets, a radar screen dashboard, a rotating license plate and an ejection seat.
And in the museum’s exhibition halls, car lovers can see the Aston Martin Vanquish and bright green Jaguar XKR from the film Die Another Day (2002), the Aston Martin DBS from Quantum of Solace (2008) and the AMC Hornet from Man with Gold pistol” (1974).
The Bond on the Move exhibit includes these and other spy vehicles that helped the world’s most famous movie spy make a quick escape during his exciting adventures. Visitors can get a closer look at the Tuk Tuk from Octopussy (1983), the submarine from For Your Eyes Only (1981), the Glastron boat with gadgets and hand glider from Moonraker (1979) and the snowmobile from Die Another Day Now” (2002), which have delighted audiences for six decades.
“The public’s first introduction to espionage is through popular culture—movies, television series and books that spark our imaginations and encourage our audiences to dream big,” said Amanda Oelke, director of adult programming at the International Spy Museum. “Even real intelligence agencies developing spy tools took inspiration from these fascinating films and vehicles.”
Along with cars, motorcycles, submarines and more from the Q Branch garage, the exhibit also features props, scale models and movie clips. Visitors are also invited to experience the museum’s popular Shark Tank interactive experience, clips from the film franchise and two brand new interactive experiences, including taking a selfie with an image once only seen in movie theaters.
The exhibition will last until April 2025.
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