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The Hollywood/Entertainment Signature Auction (16th -18th July 2025) is packed with iconic props, costumes, posters, and memorabilia spanning the history of film. Standout lots include the Rosebud sled from Citizen Kane (1941), the original sign from the Legendary Actors Studio, a filming miniature X-wing from The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Indiana Jones’ screen-matched bullwhip originally gifted from the producers to HRH Prince Charles at the Royal Premiere of Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989), and Bob Peak’s final one sheet artwork for Apocalypse Now (1979). With hundreds of lots from over a century of cinema, this sale is a blockbuster event for collectors. Three unique James Bond items are also offered in the auction.

LOT #89551 For Your Eyes Only (1981) Citroën 2CV from the car chase sequence
A Yellow Citroën 2CV, one of six used for the 7-minute car chase sequence in For Your Eyes Only (1981), in which James Bond (Roger Moore) and Melina Havelock (Carole Bouquet) escape from Gonzales’ Villa on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. This vehicle was the ‘pristine’ car used at the beginning of the sequence as Bond and Melina make their escape. One of just three 2CVs modified to withstand the action required by the filmmakers. Mechanically it was fitted with a more powerful Citroën GS 1015cc engine not commercially available on a 2CV (which used 602cc engines); interior floor was painted black to replicate the black rubber mats which were removed for safety, with flat box tubes installed for reinforcement; featuring a black taped stripe along each sill finished in yellow spray paint - a feature identifiable on each of the cars used. The filmmakers dressed the 2CVs with reproduction Spanish style number plates with vinyl lettering “M-1026-A”. Number plate made in England prior to filming, identifiable by small print on the plate read “TUCKERS BS AU 145”, which was only available in the UK at the time of production; this car was used specifically for the driving shots with Moore and Bouquet, therefore not fitted with a roll cage as it would have been visible on camera.

As 007 takes the wheel he shakes off two Peugeot pursuit cars by barrelling down lanes, lurching through a sleepy village, and literally flies through the olive groves in this seemingly indestructible 2CV. Director John Glen says, “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.” While the scenes are set in Spain, the filming took place on the island of Corfu in September 1980. The action was handled by French precision stunt driver Rémy Julienne and his team. This marks the first time one of the 2CVs used in For Your Eyes Only has been offered at auction.

Provenance: While six 2CVs were used, this is one of the three modified cars prepared by Ken Sheppard at Pinewood Studios prior to the filming of For Your Eyes Only in 1980 - this being the ‘pristine’ car used at the beginning of the sequence as Bond and Melina make their escape. Once filming was complete, the three modified cars returned to the UK; One was sold to a private UK collector; another retained by Citroën for its private collection; the third (the present Lot) was sent to a vehicle recycling facility in Paris; it was recovered from destruction by Philippe Wambergue, a collector and racer of Citroën cars; acquired by the current owner in 2004. As this 2CV was rescued from a scrap yard it has been fitted with replacement but faithful period yellow doors and boot lid, yellow roof, and seats. Exhibits areas of yellow paint peeling in addition to production wear to both the bodywork and interior. The present Lot is sold as a prop car for display purposes, and is not roadworthy nor tested for roadworthiness in its present condition.

Auction ends July 17, 2025.

LOT #89764 Spectre (2015) Dave Bautista “Mr. Hinx” action Spectre ring
Original Spectre organisation action ring measuring 1" X .25" constructed of cast resin, expertly studio painted in bronzes and silvers to appear aged and worn. Moulded into the face of the band is the iconic Spectre octopus emblem. Worn throughout the 24th Bond film on the middle right-hand finger of the imposing and brutish enforcer, Mr. Hinx (Dave Bautista). This ring was previously on public display for SPY-FI's 2023 London exhibit alongside more than 60 other iconic props and costumes spanning the history of the spy film genre. Displays general production age and wear with scuffs to the resin.

Auction ends July 18, 2025.

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