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The Price Of Imagination
When you buy a car, you’re entitled to do whatever you want with it in terms of modifications and personalization; it is, after all, a reflection of your personality. Some people are mild-mannered about minor accessories, exterior or interior color changes, and the occasional engine modifications.
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Others are more “adventurous,” opting to go all out and completely change their car’s dynamic. One example is now for sale– an Aston Martin DB9 among all cars – and it is one of the most unique and intriguing builds we’ve ever seen.
V8 Powered Flame Thrower DB9
Now live on Bring-a-Trailer is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 that, at first glance, looks all stock, with an exterior in very fine condition. That’s because back in 2017, the car was involved in an accident and was even declared a total loss. It was then scooped up in 2021 by the current owner, who seems to be a huge fan of James Bond, as he repainted the car in Skyfall Silver in 2025.
That’s not where the Bond inspiration stops. In the interior, the iconic Aston Martin gauge cluster has been replaced with a fully digital one, which is 007 themed, complete with the James Bond silhouette holding the Walter PPK handgun. Outside is where it gets very interesting. Behind the seemingly innocent stock grille lie two mini-gun-looking inserts that shoot actual flames. These flame throwers are powered by propane and oxygen tanks that are mounted in the trunk.
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One key update to this build is the engine; we presume that the original Aston Martin V12 was damaged in the accident. The owner then decides to swap in an equally iconic Chevrolet Corvette 6.2-liter LS3 V8, paired with a 4L65E four-speed automatic. The shop that carried out the build is Conquer Custom in Florida, which is also owned by the car owner.
Other Quirks
Considering this car was once wrecked, and the rebuilding process was unorthodox, there are some quirks about this particular DB9. First, the traction control is gone, while the windscreen wipers no longer work, and the horn is operated by a button mounted on the steering wheel. Lastly, the control panel in the center stack has been added to activate the front flame guns, but the listing still says there is a Bluetooth sound system.
Currently, there is someone willing to spend over $41,000 on this car. But then again, the auction ends in a few hours, so we’re unsure whether that will be the winning bid since it wasn’t listed as a “No Reserve” auction.
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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 5:54 AM.