Spy master James Bond’s souped-up car with ejector seats, machine guns and other gadgetry emitted an “unhealthy” rumble and broke down at a public display here, dismaying onlookers who had come for a glimpse of the fabled car.
The coveted Aston Martin was towed away due to a worn-out clutch, a far cry from its heydays when it performed outlandish gimmicks at the touch of a button. The 1964 Aston Martin was one of two identical cars driven by actor Sean Connery in the hugely popular Bond films — Goldfinger in 1964 and Thunderball in 1965. —IANS