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A full-size Q-Boat driven by James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) in the opening scenes of Michael Apted's spy film The World is Not Enough. This jet boat was used in the high-speed chase along London's River Thames, regarded as one of the best chase sequences in the series. Designed by Q division, the highly manoeuvrable, computer-controlled boat was a sophisticated, powerful and well-armoured vessel, which featured GPS navigation and a full array of torpedoes and machine guns.

Initially conceived by production designer Peter Lamont, 15 Q Boat shells were constructed for filming by Riddle Marine of Idaho, USA. The shells were shipped to the UK and detailed in the workshops of Pinewood Studios. This and three of the other boats were functioning and operational, powered by enormous 5.7L V8 engines. The rest were designed for specific purposes, including the barrel roll, underwater filming, and SFX cannon shots. Only nine of the boats remain today, and can usually only be found in museums and touring exhibitions.

This particular Q Boat was specifically constructed for use in the pre-title sequence. The original filming canopy was removed after filming, but everything that remains is true to the production, including the driver's green racing seat, steering wheel, basic instrumentation, and watertight Chevy engine. The current owner has made several repairs and restorations, including (but not limited to) a new fuel filter, a new high-pressure fuel pump, a new battery and new spark plugs. A complete list of repairs and replacements can be found in the online description. Dimensions: 5 m x 1.6 m x 1.6 m (16' 4" x 5' 2" x 5' 2")

Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Special shipping required; see special shipping notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Contains mechanical components; see mechanical notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Additional Information:

The list of repairs and replacements carried out by the current owner are as follows:

New starter motor solenoid

New spark plugs

Oil and filter change

New fuel filter

New high-pressure fuel pump

Fuel injectors cleaned

Original-type exhaust muffles sourced from the original supplier to the film and fitted

Jet unit bearings greased

New Odyssey PC1100 battery fitted

The bilge pump wiring reconnected

Air filter cleaned

Estimate: £15,000 - 30,000 M



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