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Oct 2021
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Bond’s Future is Uncertain, But His Past...

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James Bond is an iconic character because of his charm, spy skills, style and… his cars. Bond has driven his share of Subarus and Toyotas. But the ultimate Bond car, the go-to for any British spy worth his salt is the Aston Martin. What started this partnership? How did the Bond franchise affect the business dealings of Aston Martin? And how did Aston Martin affect the Bond Franchise? And why was Roger Moore the only Bond to never drive an Aston Martin? Today on the podcast, we’re taking our martinis shaken, not stirred as we load up on gadgets and embark on a secret mission to learn everything we can about James Bond and his cars. The show is Gas. Past Gas.

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