James Bond's Aston Martin DB10 up for auction

James Bond fans will be shaken and stirred at the news that Aston Martin are auctioning off one of the iconic DB10 cars featured in last year's hit film Spectre.

Ten versions of the DB10 were created for 007 to drive, but only two have been left in their original "show car" state. The one being auctioned has extra significance – it carried the film's star Daniel Craig to Spectre world premiere in London.

The DB10 uses 4.7-litre V8 mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, housed within an all-carbon fibre body. Aston estimates it is capable of 190mph.

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Much of its underpinnings are taken from the current V8 vantage, but it’s the look of this car that makes it important. It hints heavily at Aston's future design language and many lines and cues will translate on to the production DB11, set to be revealed later this year.

Being the only example of an unmodified DB10, the estimate is not cheap. The car is expected to reach around £1.5m when it goes up for auction in London, along with other Spectre props.

However, the price is worth it, say some. "Call us mad, but surely that represents decent value?" argues Top Gear, flagging up similarly priced Astons such as the One-77, of which just 77 were made, not one featuring in any of 007's adventures.

"Hey, no one said living out your James Bond fantasy would be cheap," adds US magazin Road and Track.

Living out that fantast could prove difficult, though. "The car is not homologated, certified or approved for use on any public roads and has not undergone the testing processes used for production cars," says the Aston Martin disclaimer.

The James Bond Spectre: Online auction takes place on 18th February at Christie's in London, with proceeds going to Medecins Sans Frontieres and other charities.