So, in the end, United Artists boss David Picker made it clear that Connery needed to be brought back, saying the money was no object. As a result, the Scottish star was enticed by a then-record $1.25 million salary to return for 1971's Diamonds Are Forever.
What happened to the diamonds in Diamonds Are Forever?
At a funeral home, Franks' body is cremated and the diamonds are passed on to another smuggler, Shady Tree. Bond is nearly killed by Wint and Kidd when they put him in a cremation oven, but Tree stops the process when he discovers that the diamonds in Franks' body were fakes, planted by Bond and the CIA.
Who first said diamonds are forever?
Frances Gerety
How old was James Bond in Diamonds Are Forever?
After George Lazenby left after one Bond film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Connery was brought back to the franchise in 1971 for Diamonds Are Forever, thanks to a record salary of $1.25 million. Then 12 years later, Connery appeared in Never Say Never Again at age 53.
What comes after Diamonds Are Forever?
This is the same list as above, only spoiler-free and much quicker to read:
What is the car in Diamonds Are Forever?
Ford Mustang Mach 1
Does James Bond drive a BMW?
18) BMW 750iL If fans were disappointed by the fact that Bond hardly used his BMW in the last movie they were in for a great surprise in his latest outing in Tomorrow Never Dies. This time around, Bond drives a BMW 750iL, and it sports some of the most impressive weaponry and tech to date in a Bond car.
What is a Mustang Mach 1?
The Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a performance-oriented option package of the Ford Mustang, originally introduced in August 1968 for the 1969 model year. It was available until 1978, returned briefly in 2003, 2004, and most recently 2021.
What happened Tiffany Case?
In the film it is stated that she was named after her accidental preterm birthplace, Tiffany & Co., where her parents were going through a choice of wedding bands, to which Bond dryly jokes that she was lucky that it had not happened at Van Cleef & Arpels....
Who played Tiffany Case in Diamonds Are Forever?
Jill St. JohnDiamonds Are Forever
What is a 351 Cobra Jet engine?
The Q-code 351 “Cobra-Jet” (also called 351-CJ, 351-4V) was produced from May 1971 through the 1974 model year. It was a lower-compression design that included open-chamber 4V heads. For the 1972 model year, the only change to the engine was a retarding the camshaft events by 4°.
What year Mustang is the most valuable?
Here are the five most expensive Mustangs ever sold.
What is the fastest Mustang?
Ford Mustang Shelby
Whats faster a Camaro or Mustang?
As tested by Motor Trend, the Chevy Camaro is faster than the Ford Mustang at every level and every distance. Their racecourse test saw the Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe get clocked a full 3.3 seconds faster than the Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback (80.67 to 83.97 seconds).
What is the cheapest Mustang?
Competitive Base Prices: The Mustang's starting price of $27,155 (with a manual transmission) is about average for the class. As you weigh option selections, think about what you really need in a sports car, as a fully-equipped Mustang GT can cost well into the $40,000 range.
Are Mustangs faster than Corvettes?
In individually timed races, the Corvette has been timed at 11.2 seconds while the Mustang crossed the quarter-mile line in 11.4 seconds. The 2020 Mustang GT500 beats the 2020 Chevy Corvette with a 10.8-second race time, winning over the Corvette's 11.5-second line time.
Can a Corvette beat a Ferrari?
The Ferrari 458 Italia and 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 have a surprising amount in common. What's more incredible is that the Corvette was three tenths of a second faster than the Ferrari around the figure eight.
Can a viper beat a Corvette?
Yes, the Viper's 535 pound-feet of torque work out to 65 more than the Corvette's, but usually the horsepower-to-weight ratio (6.2 pounds per horsepower for the Vette handily beats the Viper's 6.8) determines speed.
Should I buy Mustang or Corvette?
The Ford Mustang is more affordable than the Corvette, but the Chevy has a standard V8 engine and a more luxurious interior. The Mustang is a more practical sports car for most drivers, but the Corvette has more of a supercar character.
Is it worth buying a Corvette?
A Corvette is always a good investment. Keep in mind that you do not need to buy the most expensive one. You can pick a classic Corvette for a lot less. The new mid-engined Corvette might be a great car!
