The Lamborghini Islero driven by Roger Moore in 1970s’ ‘The Man Who Haunted Himself’ is currently up for sale on the 12th of September, with an estimated value of £300k-350k.
The Islero isn’t the first Lamborghini to spring to mind upon mention of the brand, and it certainly isn’t the first car you would pair Moore with upon discussing his film cars. This set us thinking, what other classics has Mr Moore driven on the silver screen, shrouded by the fame of his Saintly Volvo P1800, Lordly Aston Martin DBS or waterproof Lotus Esprit?
1. Aston Martin DB5 – The Cannonball Run (1981)
Moore might not have used an Aston Martin during his tenure as our favourite spy, but he did use a one in ‘The Cannonball Run’. Darting about to a mimicked James Bond soundtrack in a DB5 packed with gadgets and various leggy blondes in the passenger seat, it’s rather obvious who he is meant to be. Tuxedo, cigar and bad puns included.
We have a rather splendid DB5 for sale now on Classic Cars for Sale.
2. Land Rover Series III 109" – Gold (1974)
Set in South Africa during the height of 1970s apartheid, the first sight we get of Moore’s hard-as-nails manager is when he leans a Series III Land Rover at speed into the scene of an emergency. The best automotive entrance ever? Certainly the bravest. Look of sheer terror included.
Here we have a 109" Series III ready to take on any emergency.
3. Mini – Crossplot (1969)
Michael Caine may have used a Mini in a rather famous classic during the same year, but good ol’ Roger used one during ‘Crossplot’ in order to make a rather hasty escape from a slightly apoplectic man in a Bentley. Cliffs and explosions included for good measure.
If you haven't caught the Mini bug yet, this one will change your mind.
4. Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet – Bullseye! (1990)
Alright, so Bullseye! isn’t exactly going to win any film awards but when else would you have the chance to see Michael Caine and Roger Moore dressed in full Scottish gear driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI Convertible? It happens around an hour and ten minutes into the movie, just in the event you can’t make it that far without begging for mercy.
So long as the movie hasn't ruined the Golf for you forever, this one is a worthy investment.
5. Rover P5B 3.5 Litre - The Man Who Haunted Himself
You will probably have heard of this one, but it’s often passed over in favour of the Lamborghini. According to the speedometer in the film, this is one hell of a road rocket and doesn’t hang about when the Islero is giving chase, looking utterly spectacular swerving its way through traffic. If old enough, you may even recognise that the footage was later re-used in the safety campaigns around seatbelts during the early and mid-1970s’.