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?James Bond has driven some of the most exciting and
iconic cars in movie history, and he has been involved
in some of the greatest car chases ever filmed so to
have them form the centerpiece of our exhibit ,as they
take the visitor on a rollercoaster ride of magic Bond
moments as expressed through the automobile, is
thrilling,? says Carly Connors, Saratoga Automobile
Museum executive director.

The exhibition is highlighted by the white 1977 Lotus
Esprit from ?The Spy Who Loved Me? (1977) that could
transform into a submarine to avoid the bad guys. Also
included are the 2007 Aston Martin DBS that set a
world record with seven full rotation rolls in ?Casino
Royale? (2006), and one of ten 2015 Aston Martin Bond In Mot ion runs t hrough November 2023 at
DB10s built specifically for ?Spectre? (2015) t he Sarat oga Aut omobile Museum in Sarat oga
Springs, New York. Locat ed at t he 2,379 acre
Aston Martins and European exotics tend to dominate
Sarat oga Spa St at e Park, t he museum opened t o
the screen during a 007 movie, but Bond In Motion
t he public in 2002. Admission t o t he exhibit is $12
also features the automotive supporting cast: a
t o t he general public and free t o musuem
Ski-Doo snowmobile, wet bike (an early jet ski), and the
members. Order t icket s t hrough t he Museum
Tuk Tuk from ?Octopussy? are also featured in the
Websit e. We've been Wait ing for You, Mr. Bond.
exhibit..
As a 007 devotee, I would love to see the exhibition but
logistics is an issue, as I live in Phoenix. Specifically, I
would likely go fanboy over the Lotus from ?The Spy
Who Loved Me? and the Tuk. Of course, seeing any
Aston Martin up close is a treat, but the selections for
the exhibition have 007 pedigree, and that could be a
special moment for James Bond fans.

?With their machine guns, lasers, ejector seats and
gadgets, Bond in Motion honors the vehicles from the
past 60 years that have wowed us and which are
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indelibly etched in our minds. We?e thrilled to bring so
many of these unique vehicles together under one
roof for everyone to enjoy,? concludes Connors.

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