James Bond’s Aston Martin up for auction ------------------------------------------ A rare Aston Martin DB5, one of the most iconic cars from the James Bond movies, could fetch up to $6 million at auction in California ------------------------------------------ Two cars built for Goldfinger (one fitted with gadgets) Two cars, including this one, used to promote Thunderball ------------------------------------------ Retractable bulletproof screen Ejector seat Light clusters: Can spray oil or spiked metal caltrops Smoke screen: Released through exhaust pipes Tyre slashers: Deployed with push of button in movie (in reality screwed into position manually) Guns: Replica .30 calibre Browning machine guns, hidden behind front indicators (produce flashes and bangs but cannot fire rounds) Identity: Revolving license plates to confound pursuers Over-rider rams: Extend front and rear for striking other vehicles Bullet-proof front/rear screens Armaments drawer: Under driver seat Radar ------------------------------------------ Sources: RM Sotheby’s, Yahoo! News, James Bond Wiki Picture: RM Sotheby’s © GRAPHIC NEWS