Pierce Brosnan asked Aston Martin for his own Vanquish after playing 007 for the final time and what they gave him was beyond his wildest dreams
Published on May 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jun 05, 2026 at 8:15 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
Pierce Brosnan played one of the most beloved versions of James Bond – and off-screen, he owned an Aston Martin that was every bit as worthy of 007.
Brosnan used to own a Vanquish, one of the most iconic Astons ever built.
The actor said it was a ‘beautiful’ one-off made for him after he told his agent how much he liked the car while working on his last Bond movie.
Unfortunately, it no longer exists after a tragic incident.
Here’s why Pierce Brosnan no longer owns his Aston
Pierce Brosnan played 007 in four movies: GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day.
At the time, Aston Martin was still making the first-generation Vanquish, which most people agree is one of the best-looking Astons ever made.
Brosnan had a custom Aston Martin Vanquish made for him, but, sadly, it didn’t survive and he’s explained why in the video below.
“My last Bond movie, there was my Aston Martin. One of the joys of making the film was going down to the Aston Martin workshop, watching my Aston Martin being built.
“Sadly it burned in a house fire,” he explained in an interview.
“All that’s left of the Vanquish are the two name plates that sat on either door, ‘Handbuilt for Pierce Brosnan’,” he said with a hint of sadness.
The next James Bond car?
If you asked 100 people who the best James Bond actor was, you’d get plenty of answers, but Pierce Brosnan would probably make the top three.
Maybe even the top two.
In general, people tend to remember and love Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig.
Years after No Time To Die, the last Daniel Craig-era movie, we still don’t know who’s going to play Bond next.
However, clearly, we know what car the actor is going to be driving: as per tradition, it’ll be an Aston Martin.
Almost certainly.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
