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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Roger Moore's favourite Bond car is currently being auctioned... and it's NOT an Aston Martin
There are plenty of iconic Bond cars. The Aston Martin DB5 from too many films in the franchise to list, the Lotus Esprit-turned submarine from The Spy Who Loved Me, and the Renault 11 taxi that has its roof lopped off in A View To A Kill. But none of these - or any other Aston Martin used in a 007 flick - was named by Roger Moore as most loved Bond car of all time. Instead, the one he said was his all-time favourite was the Citroen 2XV from the great chase scene in For Your Eyes Only (1981). And one of the motors used in the all-action sequence is currently available at auction after it was rescued from a Paris scrapyard. It is the only 2CV from the movie to ever be offered for sale at auction, despite being one of six cars trashed by the film crew to capture the seven-minute chase with Hector Gonzalez's men giving chase in a pair of Peugeot 504s through the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. The month-long online auction is already running at up to $120,000 (£89,000), though the Dallas-based company overseeing its sale is hoping for it to reach half a million dollars (around £370,000) by the time it ends on 17 July. It is the only 2CV from the movie to ever be offered for sale at auction, despite being one of six cars trashed by the film crew to capture the seven-minute chase scene The chase scene is remembered as one of the best Bond car sequences of all time. Moore jumps into the passenger seat of Melina Havelock's (Carole Bouquet) dinky Citroen to escape the fun fire of Gonzalez's heavies. To avoid a head-on collision with an oncoming coach in a small village, Havelock's evasive manoeuvre results in the 2CV rolling onto its roof. With the help of a few locals, 007 flips the little Citroen back onto its four wheels and takes to the wheel of the diminutive French city car before receiving a bump start. Out onto a snaking mountain road, the two Peugeots are in hot pursuit of the sun-colour Citroen, with one side-swiping Bond's 2CV into another barrel roll down the side of the pass, where it lands - partially crushed - on all fours before Bond puts it into reverse, driving backwards towards the next hairpin bend. After disposing of one of the pursing 504s, Bond goes off-road through olive groves, delivering the famous line: 'Love a drive in the country, don't you?', before leaping over the remaining Peugeot and its henchmen in the seemingly indestructible French motor. The scene shows the 2CV first rolling onto its roof in the village and then barrel rolling down the side of a mountain pass - but Bond still manages to keep driving. Six Citroens were used for the seven-minute sequence, with all of them sustaining heavy damage To capture the high-octane scene, all six specially converted 2CVs were battered. This particular car started out as the pristine vehicle used at the very beginning of the chase scene and - despite sustaining plenty of damage - was one of three that withstood the destruction. The production team customised three of the six cars for filming - though not all were the same. They were fitted with a more powerful Citroën GS 1,015cc engine not commercially available in a 2CV (which used a smaller 602cc powertrain), adapting and reinforcing the interior and giving them reproduction Spanish-style number plates with the vinyl lettering M-1026-A. A number plate made in England prior to filming was identifiable by small print on the plate which read 'TUCKERS BS AU 145'. Once filming was complete, the three modified 2CVs had very different journeys; one was sold to UK collector Nigel Wild; another was retained by Citroen for its private collection; and the third - this car - was sent to a vehicle recycling facility in Paris before it was recovered This car was used specifically for the driving shots with Moore and Bouquet, and so was not fitted with a roll cage as it would have been visible on camera. Years later when recalling the famous chase sequence, director John Glen said: 'I love that scene; it was the complete opposite of what one would expect, it's usually an Aston Martin, so I thought let's go the absolute opposite end of the spectrum with a Deux Chevaux.' When interviewed on BBC's Top Gear, Roger Moore proclaimed it to be his favourite Bond car and later wrote in his memoir: 'It was huge fun to drive down through olive groves in.' For Your Eyes Only was officially released on 26 June 1981 and was the 14th film in the Bond franchise While the scenes are set in Spain, the filming took place on the island of Corfu in September 1980. French precision stunt driver Rémy Julienne and his team handled the action shots using the other identical cars. Once filming was complete, the three modified cars had very different lives; one was sold to UK collector Nigel Wild; another retained by Citroen for its private collection; and the third - this car - was sent to a vehicle recycling facility in Paris. It was recovered by Philippe Wambergue, a collector and racer of Citroen cars, and acquired by the current owner in 2004. To ensure this was one of the genuine Bond cars, the owner had Nigel Wild inspect this 2CV at Citromobile - a Citroen car exhibition in The Netherlands - where the owner of one of the other Bond-driven vehicles confirmed its authenticity. As this 2CV was rescued from a scrapyard, it has been fitted with replacement but faithful period yellow doors and boot lid, yellow roof, and seats. Areas of yellow paint are peeling, and it shows signs of production wear to both the bodywork and interior. Heritage Auctions describes it as a 'prop car for display purposes only' and not a roadworthy vehicle. The winning bidder will be presented with a certificate of authenticity for the motor too. 'The wonderful thing about this car is that it is imbued with the daredevil spirit of Bond,' said Alastair McCrea, Heritage's director of entertainment & pop culture for the UK and Europe. 'The car chase is one of the most creative and imaginative action sequences of any Bond film, and it is easy to understand why Roger Moore favoured this car over some of the flashier models. 'Because the other surviving models from the film are in permanent homes, this will be the only opportunity to acquire one of the 2CVs that actually appeared on screen, and this is the one that had Roger Moore in it.' Heritage Auctions describes it as a 'prop car for display purposes only' and not a roadworthy vehicle. The winning bidder will be presented with a certificate of authenticity for the motor too Earlier this year, Citroen's global chief executive Thierry Koskas told This is Money that the 2CV could be reborn as a 21st century electric car. In an interview with us, he said it will have the key virtues which made the original 2CV such a favourite first time around: simplicity, daring, comfort through clever suspension designed to deal with rough roads, practicality, value for money and – important in the modern era – strong green credentials. Customers can expect to see a model on the market within two years - from 2027 - and other famous Citroen nameplates could also make a sensational return to the market, he indicated. 'We want some of our iconic models to further lift the Citroen brand,' he said. 'We have a fantastic heritage – including models like the DS and the 2CV.'
CTV News
06-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Lobster dinner and auction
Crystal Garrett gets details on the 40th annual Lobster Dinner & Auction in support of the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation.
The Citizen
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Help feed the hungry
The rising cost of living and increasing unemployment rate have left many struggling to afford basic necessities like food. An empathetic group of women have formed the South Coast Food Drive, which operates from Umtentweni to Hibberdene, basically the Bendigo area. Jenni Beatti from Hibberdene, Sandra Hammond from Sunwich Port, Maggi Sloan from Southport, Alida Lucas from Banana Beach and Memory Grace from Ifafa work together to help those in need – pensioners and households with children. 'It's impossible to feed the large number of people out there who need help. There is a never-ending need. There are few jobs available, and people move from the city to the South Coast, where there are even fewer opportunities,' said Memory. Memory said they basically collect whatever the public donates and share it out among people who are financially stressed. 'Our target is to assist those who can't afford to pay rent and buy food. It's not the homeless people…we try to prevent them from becoming homeless. We assist with food, clothes, and anything else we receive.' Here are their roles explained: * Food Drive Maggie has moved from Sea Park to Southport. However, she refuses to give up on assisting the Sea Park and Umtentweni community, so she will carry on with that. She's also taken on the Southport/Sunwich Port area, which means she's assisting from Melville to Umtentweni. Maggie hands out food parcels to families every second week, where possible, in Sea Park, and once a month in Sunwich Port, depending on how much she receives. She feeds about 93 people and needs non-perishables, vegetables and toiletries for her food parcels. Contact her on 060 9365320. * Soup Troopers Some more good news is that Alida has volunteered to assist Maggie going forward. Alida makes soup for her Melville community twice a month. She will supply Maggie with soup for the Sunwich Port area. Till now, Alida has been providing the soup at her own cost. She is a pensioner, but can't sit idle. Alida needs support with soup ingredients. Contact her on 082 2989547. * Clothes Drive Sandra runs the clothes drive in Sunwich Port, and forwards money she receives for clothes to the food drive. She is always on the look out for clothing and shoes for children and adults (smaller sizes). Contact Sandra on 072 9929473. * South Coast Charity Auction To try to raise funds, Memory started the SC Charity Auction where she takes a commission on goods sold, which also goes towards assisting the community. If the food drive is given something, which people on their list don't need, it is put on an online auction on WhatsApp. Contact Memory on 072 7611736 The Melville Sanctuary of Love will host a birthday picnic for the Bendigo Flower Kids for about 56 children from 33 families on Saturday, June 7. There will be presents, games and food. Any donations, toys and food are welcome, so they can start the day with homemade soup followed by sweets and cake, and then each family takes home a tub of vegetable breyani. If you can help, contact Di on 081 0492435. HAVE YOUR SAY Like the South Coast Herald's Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
United News of India
01-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
PKL Auction: Record 10 players breach Rs 1 crore
Mumbai, June 1 (UNI) Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) witnessed a landmark moment on Saturday as a record ten players breached the ₹1 crore mark on Day 1 of the Season 12 Player Auction, doubling the number of crorepatis from Season 10 and underlining the league's growing stature. Iranian all-rounder and two-time PKL champion Mohammadreza Shadloui became the first player in the league's history to command over ₹2 crore in three consecutive seasons. He was snapped up by Gujarat Giants for a staggering ₹2.23 crore in the opening bid, setting the tone for a frenetic evening of high-value signings. Joining Shadloui in the ₹2 crore club was Devank Dalal, the Best Raider of PKL 11, who was acquired by Bengal Warriorz for ₹2.205 crore — the fifth-highest auction price in PKL history. The newly introduced Final Bid Match (FBM) rule — which allows franchises to retain released players by matching their final bid — played a decisive role in shaping squad strategies. Dabang Delhi K.C. used the FBM provision to re-sign their star raider Ashu Malik for ₹1.90 crore for two seasons, while Patna Pirates exercised the same for Ankit Jaglan at ₹1.573 crore for one season. Category A produced five crorepatis, with Tamil Thalaivas signing Arjun Deshwal for ₹1.405 crore and Bengaluru Bulls securing Yogesh Dahiya for ₹1.125 crore. Category B matched the intensity with five more players breaching the crore mark. Haryana Steelers shelled out ₹1.20 crore for Naveen Kumar, while UP Yoddhas signed Guman Singh for ₹1.073 crore. Rounding off the list of crorepatis were Sachin Tanwar, picked by Puneri Paltan for ₹1.058 crore, and Nitin Kumar, who was bought by Jaipur Pink Panthers for ₹1.002 crore. Commenting on the milestone event, Anupam Goswami, Business Head of Mashal Sports and League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi League, said, 'Day 1 of the PKL Season 12 Player Auction was a landmark moment, with a record-breaking 10 players crossing the ₹1 crore mark across Categories A and B — reflecting the continued growth in player value and the league's evolution over the past decade." "The introduction of the two-season Final Bid Match (FBM) rule also had an impact, with two teams choosing to retain players for a longer duration — highlighting our commitment to building continuity within squads. We now look forward to Day 2, as the franchisees build their squads for the upcoming season.' UNI BDN ARN
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Bengal Warriorz looking forward to Season 12 with new acquisitions from PKL auction
Mumbai: With the player auction for Season 12 around the corner, the Bengal Warriorz, one of the founding franchises of the tournament, are preparing to bolster their squad with important acquisitions for the upcoming season. The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Player Auction is scheduled for May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. Ahead of the PKL auction, the Bengal Warriorz, who will be coached by Naveen Kumar in Season 12, retained Vishwas S., Yash Malik, Manjeet, Deep Kumar, and Sushil Kambrekar from last season's squad. Coach Naveen Kumar, who is well known for his exceptional leadership, tactical acumen, and his ability to identify, nurture and work with young talent, is focused on carving the way forward for the Bengal Warriorz. Naveen Kumar brings with him loads of experience as a player and a coach, and a plethora of in-depth knowledge about the kabaddi ecosystem in India, which augurs well for the Bengal Warriorz, who are building for the future. Speaking in the lead-up to the big auction, coach Naveen Kumar said, 'Bengal Warriorz is an amazing franchise, one that has consistently worked for the betterment of the sport over the last 11 years. Like every season, this season at Bengal Warriorz is all about the warrior spirit of never giving up, and we are looking to build a squad that carries this spirit to the mat.' 'Young players, along with a healthy mix of experience, are essential to put together a good squad so that the Warriorz not only have a good Season 12 but also sow the seeds for the seasons ahead. Kabaddi has been growing at a rapid pace, and we want to ensure that the Warriorz continue to be at the forefront of this journey.' Season 7 champions Bengal Warriorz have opted for a rebuild and will be looking for players across every position. The rebuilding project for the Warriorz will focus on a holistic approach as they aim to bring back the glory days. 'The Bengal Warriorz no doubt have quite a task as we have to rebuild and reorganise our squad at the PKL Player Auction for Season 12. We are looking to bring in a balanced squad that has the flair and exuberance of youth, and also the maturity of experience. We are confident of achieving our targets at the auction,' said Apurv Gupta, CEO of Bengal Warriorz.
