Hidden in an unlikely workshop is a car that would shake, if not stir, the souls of car enthusiasts around the world.

Sean Connery as the martini-drinking spy James Bond in the 1964 movie, Goldfinger. ( www.imdb.com )

The backyard shed's rusty walls are at odds with the classic sports car's heritage and its iconic silver birch paint.

It's an Aston Martin DB5, the car made famous by Sean Connery — as James Bond — in the 1964 movie classic Goldfinger.

As lights lift the classic grand tourer from the darkness, it's not what you'd expect to find in a backyard shed.

Examples of the car can be found in prestige collections and museums around the globe, and if owner Lyndon gets his way, it will soon be on display in a small museum in the NSW Northern Tablelands town of Armidale.

Dream cars are fast, expensive and exotic but a car that has been driven by 007 charms enthusiasts the world over more than most.

For Lyndon, who has been collecting cars for more than 60 years, classic cars are in his blood.

Lyndon gets his tools ready to work on the 1964 Aston Martin DB5. ( ABC New England: Matt Bedford )

The 83-year-old's father started an automotive business in 1930 and it wasn't long before he began learning the family trade.

He started pumping petrol, earning $2.23 a week, and eventually progressed to managing the business — collecting cars as he went.

"I would buy cars off the second-hand lot that were interesting — Ford Falcon GTs, Holden Monaros, things like that — and then put them away," he said.

Lyndon works on the vintage car, which he says has a 'magnificent exhaust note'. ( ABC New England: Matt Bedford )

In 1990, a tip from a friend led to a rare find.

"First look at the Aston Martin and I knew that I had to own it," Lyndon said.

"It was a car that just enthralled me."

Bond helped car gain cult status

Made famous in the spy film, the Aston Martin DB5 quickly gained cult status with a price to match — the vehicle Daniel Craig drove in Skyfall fetched almost $5 million at auction.

But value meant something different to Lyndon — owning the classic was more about the ride.

"It's the most valuable car in our collection — I don't consider that worth anymore than a mention," he said.

"I thoroughly enjoy driving it and it's got a magnificent exhaust note.

Lyndon tests his vintage Aston Martin after some minor adjustments. ( ABC New England: Matt Bedford )

"I can't mention the speeds I've had it up to, but it is geared to do 155 miles per hour [250kph]."

The Aston is one of about 100 restored cars in the family's collection, with many more projects to be realised.

The family sheds have become a repository for hard-to-find cars and parts.

"If I see something that might be of use, I store it," he said.

"And if someone genuinely needs something, well I try and help them out."

Cars have played a big part in Lyndon's family history. ( ABC New England: Matt Bedford )

In 1988, Lyndon and his brother Des hatched an idea to open a transport museum to house the collection.

Last year they received conditional approval to proceed and are now waiting on a land allotment from their local council.

"The cars can teach you a lot about history," Lyndon said.

The classic car club behind the push for the new museum has more than 300 cars stored in garages and sheds throughout the district waiting to be displayed.