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Inside James Bond frontrunner Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s £500k car collection including stylish Bentley & family favourite
He could be the next actor to claim the franchise's throne
JAMES BOND frontrunner Aaron Taylor-Johnson might not be in the film's driver's seat just yet but his apparent car collection proves he was born for the role.
Once voted in GQ's "50 Best Dressed British Men" the could-be Bond actor has quite the collection of luxury motors.
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Aaron's collection doesn't come cheap, and includes some four-wheeled heavyweights that any car fanatic dreams of driving.
According to , the actor has a unique taste for luxurious cars and currently owns a Cadillac Escalade, Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum, BMW 640i Gran coupe, Mercedes Benz AMG S63, a Chevrolet Suburban and a Bentley.
His priciest motor is a 1997 Bentley Turbo R, which is said to be worth around £160,000.
The fancy whip has a 6.75-liter Turbo Bentley V8 petrol engine, a top speed of 146 mph and jumps to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds.
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He was spotted in the driver's seat with his director-celebrity wife. Sam Taylor.
The next jaw-dropping ride he has is a Mercedes Benz AMG S63, which would have set him back around £120,000.
The powerful motor has a 4.0 liter V8 engine, has a top speed of 186 mph and climbs to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
Although the Mercedes and the Bentley are the most expensive cars he reportedly owns, his others are not exactly wallet-friendly.
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His 2021 Cadillac Escalade costs around £70,000 and the BMW 6 Series 640i Gran coupe demands around £60,000.
On top of that, his Chevrolet Suburban Z71 costs around £50,000, while his Volvo XC90around £45,000.
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All together, his collection is costing around £500,000.
It was reported recently that Taylor-Johnson could soon be formally offered the job as the new James Bond.
Insiders said the Kick-Ass film star is expected to accept the role as 007, relieving Daniel Craig of his duties after playing MI6’s most famous spy for 15 years.
Eon Productions, which makes the spy thriller films, is on course to start shooting its next chapter this year.
A source said: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.
“As far as Eon is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.”
Who came before 007 frontrunner Aaron Taylor-Johnson?
Over the years there have been seven actors who have played 007.
The first ever James Bond film was in 1962, and this is who has played the lead role over the years:
- The first ever James Bond film was in 1962, and this is who has played the lead role over the years:
- - The late star was the first ever actor to play Bond, and reprised the role for seven movies.
- George Lazenby - The star only played Bond once, but was the youngest actor to ever play the spy.
- Roger Moore - The late movie star spent 12 years making seven films in the famous franchise.
- Timothy Dalton - The smooth actor took over from Roger Moore and appeared in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill.
- Pierce Brosnan - The handsome star played Bond for four movies from 1995 to 2002.
- Daniel Craig - The British star was the first blonde James Bond and the sixth actor to win the role in 2005.
CELEBS AND THEIR CAR COLLECTIONS
It should be no surprise that the list of luxury motors owned by wealthy celebrities grows every year.
Whether it's Gorden Ramsey in his his rare £1MILLION Aston Martin, or Cristiano Ronaldo's £400,000 Ferrari, stars are regularly spotted in cars most only dream of being able to sit inside.
Dwayne Johnson's cars are beyond the imagination of a mere mortal and is fitting for a man believed to be worth $800million.
His obsession with motors has been noted, with a starring role in the Fast & Furious franchise backing up his love for luxurious supercars.
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Elsewhere, Neymar added a Rolls-Royce Ghost to his impressive garage.
The ex-PSG ace showed off his new wheels on social media, captioning the photo his "New child".
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