The Jaguar C-X75 of Mr. Hinx on James Bond is Up for Auction

Drive this and start chillin’ like a villain

Aston Martin has been associated with James Bond films as the only car Bond drove in every flick for over 60 years. A super baddie needs a fast car to keep abreast, Specter producers approached the British automaker and long-time rival Jaguar to produce the C-X75.

The curvaceous supercar which appeared in 2015’s Spectre, is set to be sold by RM Sotheby’s at its Abu Dhabi auction at the end of the next month. One of four stunt cars built specifically for an adrenaline-pumping chase scene in the 24th Bond film. The C-X75 was driven on screen by Dave Bautista, who played the villainous assassin, Mr. Hinx, in pursuit of James Bond and his Aston Martin DB10 through the cobbled streets of Rome.

The stunt car isn’t just a choice example of James Bond memorabilia; it’s also a piece of automotive history. Unveiled as a concept in 2010, the car was set to go into production in 2011 but never did—the British automaker ended up producing just five examples. But two years later, Spectre producers approached Jaguar and Williams Advanced Engineering about making four special stunt versions, along with two “standard” versions, for use in filming. This specific car is the first.

You wouldn’t know this was a stunt car from the outside, that quickly becomes clear once you’re inside. The elegant and luxurious touches associated with Jaguar are nowhere to be seen, instead replaced by a barebones interior that features a race car-style steering wheel, dash buttons, and hydraulic handbrake.

Despite being a stunt vehicle, the Jaguar C-X75 is in remarkably good nick and will be put up for auction by RM Sotheby’s at its Abu Dhabi exhibition next month. It’s expected to fetch between AU$1.1 and AU$1.7 million. Following filming, the car was sold to a British collector who has barely driven it since, according to the auction house. That means whoever is lucky enough to put in the winning bid is getting a car in fantastic condition.

 

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