Goldfinger James Bond AU 1 Number Plate Back Up For Sale

he iconic "AU 1" number plate, featured on the Rolls-Royce in the James Bond film Goldfinger, is now up for sale with an estimated value of over £300,000. This unique investment opportunity is expected to attract avid collectors and James Bond enthusiasts.

The 1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, driven by the villain Auric Goldfinger in the 1964 film, sported the distinctive "AU 1" number plate, a clever reference to the chemical symbol for gold. We anticipate strong interest due to the plate's association with the iconic film and its status as a short, aesthetically pleasing number plate.

The plate has significance and investment potential: "As iconic number plates go, this one has to be right up there with one of the best, not least of all because of the plate's association with the famed car used by Goldfinger and Oddjob to smuggle gold out of the country. It's also nothing new that short number plates are fast becoming increasingly popular, not only because of their aesthetically pleasing stature on any vehicle but because of their investment potential, too."

Previously sold in 2013, the "AU 1" number plate is currently registered to a 1937 Rolls-Royce. There is a growing demand for shorter number plates. The future of this iconic plate remains to be seen, but it is likely to grace another Rolls-Royce, continuing its legacy in the world of automobiles and cinema.