Pierce Brosnan Got an Aston Martin for Doing ‘Die Another Day,’ but All That’s Left Are Build Plaques
The Drive • • technology
Key Points:
- Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond, was so impressed with the Aston Martin Vanquish featured in Die Another Day that he ordered one for himself during filming, which was delivered three months after production ended.
- Unfortunately, Brosnan's personal Vanquish was destroyed in a fire at his Malibu home in 2015, leaving only two plaques that read “Hand built in England for Pierce Brosnan.”
- The original Vanquish, a symbol of Aston Martin's 1990s resurgence, featured a 5.9-liter V12 engine producing up to 520 horsepower in later models, and was notable for its advanced design and performance despite some gearbox issues.
- The Vanquish in Die Another Day was equipped with fictional gadgets like machine guns, rockets, adaptive camouflage, and remote control, contributing to memorable action scenes despite the film's mixed reviews.
- Some genuine Vanquish cars used in the movie have become collectibles, with one listed for sale in 2024 at $129,000, which is less than the price of a new Vanquish model continuing the V12 legacy.