Daniel Craig gets free pass to drive Astons for life
As if being chosen to play the consummate British secret agent wasn't enough for Daniel Craig to brag about, the current 007 has been extended a free pass to drive Aston Martin's best cars any time he pleases. And he isn't limited to driving on the street. Aston has made its test track available to the faux agent. Craig must be quite the Ambassador to the brand to be granted such special privileges. Unfortunately, Mr. Bond seems to have no intentions of actually going out and purchasing one for himself, saying, "I could drive it faster and more furiously [on the track] than anywhere on the road. I live in London [and] it doesn't make any sense to drive an Aston Martin there. I've nowhere to park it." Yeah, we know how you feel, Daniel. That's the reason all of on the Autoblog staff don't own Astons too... nowhere to park.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
rndmnme 7:13PM (10/21/2008)
I know the reason I traded in my Aston was because they kept taking my license for doing 140 on the interstate. But I mean... after being stuck in rush hour who DOESN'T want to go wide open throttle.
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Kattleox 8:56AM (10/22/2008)
I agree with Mr. Craig. I had to trade in my Gallardo because, not only of parking, but the little snot-nosed kids were leaving greasy fingerprints and nosemarks on my windows. I just got sick of it. Besides, smartfortwo is almost as luxurious; perhaps even more. It was an obvious choice.
Michael 7:14PM (10/21/2008)
That's so awesome.
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J M C 3 7:41PM (10/21/2008)
Aston's association with the James Bond image does more than pay the bills.
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Mobius_1 7:41PM (10/21/2008)
Damn! I should have gone for an audition! :P
And has he learnt how to drive stick yet?
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steve clark 7:45AM (10/22/2008)
Doesn't EVERYONE in Europe drive stick?
Mobius_1 9:34AM (10/22/2008)
Well, this was a while ago, wonder if he got any training between then and now...
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a29513/daniel-craig-unable-to-drive-007s-car.html
John 7:51PM (10/21/2008)
Hmm..I saw plenty of Aston Martins driving around London the summer I was there. And they never seemed to have any trouble finding a valet or a parking garage...
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LOL 8:12PM (10/21/2008)
A camry looks better
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skylin3gtr013 10:48PM (10/21/2008)
wtf
Amien 8:17PM (10/21/2008)
So Unfair! :'(
Im happy for him though, if he's do some track work its all good...
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tankd0g 8:23PM (10/21/2008)
They must be hoping that by giving someone on the crew enough practice time, THEY'LL STOP WRECKING THE CARS!!
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AMG55 8:36PM (10/21/2008)
One for Sean Connery too please..
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innoc3nt 8:48PM (10/21/2008)
LUCKY B*STARD. :(
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wonkydonkydotnet 9:01PM (10/21/2008)
You know, it's funny. -I find myself in the exact same situations as Daniel Craig all the time.
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DiTullo 9:34PM (10/21/2008)
I told my wife she had permission to leave me if she could remarry Daniel Craig... and throw an Aston or two my way.... heck, I might take a shot at him.
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Skybreak 10:54PM (10/21/2008)
"You expect me to drive this?".
"No Mister Bond, I expect to you to park it".
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Michael 7:02AM (10/22/2008)
Haha. :)
ChopperDave 8:52AM (10/22/2008)
Genius comment!
the vegas style guy 11:11PM (10/21/2008)
I So TOTALLY have a solution. Send one to Vegas. I'll park it at my place. Whenever you come to Vegas you can drive it for a couple of hours each day. Ok, wait, I'LL drive you to your casino assignations so you can have all the shaken Martinis you want and not worry about a DUI.
Yeah yeah that's the plan.
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