Beschreibung
A faithful reproduction of a James Bond 007 classic.
To be offered by Classic Car Auctions (CCA) at the ‘August Sale’ on Saturday 3rd August 2019 at The Warwickshire Event Centre, nr. Royal Leamington Spa (CV31 1XN). Viewing is available from 12:00 noon on Friday 2nd July and on the morning of the sale day. For further images & information please click on the lot listing link (above). For more information please contact classic car specialist Joe Watts via the CCA website.
Lot number: 620 - 1982 Range Rover Classic 'Octopussy 007' Tribute
Estimate (£): 60, 000 - 70, 000
(+buyer’s premium of 13. 2% including VAT @ 20%)
CCA says:
A faithful reproduction of a James Bond 007 classic....
- Based on the Range Rover used in the 1983 film, 'Octopussy', which is believed to have been a Huntsman model built by Rapport Ltd
- Commissioned by a serious James Bond and car fanatic to fulfil a life-long ambition
- Sourced, converted and restored by respected specialists 'Bishop's Heritage' part of 'Bishops 4x4 Ltd.' in Peterborough
- Extensive nut and bolt restoration, complete engine rebuild and full mechanical overhaul
- Properly engineered and would be wholly usable as a shoot/ safari vehicle
- Only used sparingly for magazine features and press drive-outs - further PR/ marketing opportunities aplenty!
(N. B. the first image here is copyrighted EON Productions and is a still taken from the film 'Octopussy'; it shows the original Range Rover as the inspiration for this tribute vehicle being offered for sale)
