SPECTRE Underwater Tow Sled | JAMES BOND: THUNDERBALL (1965)

Sold Stock #38009 | Sold Oct 20 2014

JAMES BOND: THUNDERBALL (1965)

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SPECTRE Underwater Tow Sled

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A SPECTRE Underwater Tow Sled from Terence Young’s spy film Thunderball. This sled is one of only two known to be in existence today and features many of its original components. The sled body, propeller, gauges, acrylic light covers and aluminium trim rings are all original to the film. The sled body is made in fibreglass and it features an aluminium battery cover plate and propeller guard.
The piece has undergone a sympathetic restoration process. The top portion of the sled is painted to match its original colour scheme, as the original paint work had been altered in the years following the film. The control panel on the dashboard was newly constructed to match those seen in reference production photos. The headlights were exchanged for new functioning lights and can now be operated by an original switch on the back of the sled when properly attached to the base. The sled comes from Mr. Jordan Klein, who helped design and build the film’s underwater vehicles and was allowed to keep this piece after production wrapped. The spear guns are faithful resin reproductions cast from the same model used in the film.

Also included in this lot is an original, non-functioning headlight and six original photographs shot by Mr. Klein during underwater production. The base is a custom creation made specifically for this piece and holds the sled in a diving pose. Dimensions (mounted): 225 cm x 89 cm x 112 cm (88” x 35” x 44”).

This item contains electronic components. While every effort is made to describe them accurately, no guarantee or warranty is made as to functionality, lifespan or safety of those components. It is entirely incumbent on the new owner to satisfy themselves as to their safe use and maintenance.

£20,000-30,000

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

This item is located in London.

This item is located in Los Angeles.