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James Bond's Aston Martin in charity auction

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For sale: used sports car, one debonair but dangerous owner.

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James Bond's Aston Martin in charity auction

London: For sale: used sports car, one debonair but dangerous owner. The Aston Martin V12 DBS coupe which featured in the James Bond film “Quantum of Solace” is the top attraction at a charity auction marking the 50th anniversary of the first 007 film, “Dr. No.” [caption id=“attachment_446736” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Courtesy: facebook[/caption] Christie’s auctioneers said Thursday that the car, a 2008 model, is expected to sell for at least 100,000 pounds ($160,000) at an invitation-only auction on Oct. 5. Proceeds will benefit Barnardo’s, a British children’s charity. Nine other items, including sunglasses worn by Daniel Craig in “Quantum of Solace,” will also be offered Oct. 5 in support of other charities. Christie’s said 40 items will be offered through an online auction from Sept. 28 to Oct. 8 to benefit UNICEF. AP

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