The World is Not Enough (1999) - James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) BMW Z8 License Plates (Backups).

Plate is flexible as the car was cut in half.

Original set of two backip license plates from the BMW Z8 driven by "James Bond", played by Pierce Brosnan in the production of the Michael Apted directed spy film 'The World is Not Enough' (1999), where James Bond uncovers a nuclear plot when he protects an oil heiress from her former kidnapper, an international terrorist who can't feel pain.

Starring Pierce Brosnan, Denise Richards, Judi Dench, Robbie Coltrane, Robert Carlyle and Sophie Marceau.

Inspired by the Z07 Concept unveiled in late 1997, the Z8 was built around an aluminium spaceframe chassis in to which was dropped the five-litre 394bhp V8 and six-speed gearbox from the E39 M5. Front suspension was via MacPherson struts and lower wishbones while a five-link Z-axle was installed at the rear.

Styling-wise, the Z8 tapped into the popular late 90s trend for retro design. It was conceived as a modern interpretation of the 507 from the 1950s and thus copied an array of details such as the split intake nostrils, curvaceous BMW-branded side vents and pronounced rear fender line. The nostrils, vents, wing mirrors and door handles were all chrome plated to add a classic twist. The retro design theme continued inside where almost every aspect of the Z8 harked back to its illustrious predecessor.

The Z8 made its salon debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1999 and deliveries began in early 2000.

For filming, BMW supplied Eon Productions with three fully-functional Arctic Silver Z8 prototypes plus a pair of engineers to oversee proceedings. The cars were guarded 24 hours a day and generally covered up when not in use.