The vehicle will be showcased at next week's London Concours garden party
Petrolheads can feel like a James Bond villain for a day as they get the rare chance to sit in the very sports car that chased Daniel Craig as he played 007. The Jaguar C-X75 starred in the 2015 movie Spectre and was driven by wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista in a thrilling pursuit through the streets of Rome and the Vatican City.
Bond fans can even see a replica of the iconic Lotus Turbo Esprit driven by 007 during the 1981 film For Your Eyes Only.The prestigious event will also host a flurry of classic cars previously owned by celebrities, with a focus on the Swinging Sixties. There's even an Aston Martin DB6 just like ones previously owned by Paul McCartney and owned by King Charles since Queen Elizabeth II gifted it to him for his 21st birthday. The owner of an Alfa Romeo SZ ES30 on show even claims 'it has survived being ragged by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear'.
"They are displayed proudly by their generous owners, many of whom stand by their cars gladly ushering people into the driver's seat or talking about their experiences. It's a rare opportunity to experience stars of the screen, rare supercars you'd never see on the street or poster cars from your youth that seem to have all but disappeared.
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