THE world's smoothest secret agents have combined to charm customers at a York car salesroom.

James Bond and Austin Powers have joined forces, as the Jaguars featured in their films have come to a halt at Minster Jaguar, in Clifton Moorgate.

The XKR, driven by Bond's nemesis Zao in the latest blockbuster, Die Another Day, is parked in the showroom, complete with the 20mm Gatling Gun used in a futile attempt to shake Bond off Zao's tail.

Alongside it is Austin's Shaguar, used to woo women and beat Dr Evil in Goldmember.

Dealer Principal David Sowden said: "They're both original cars used in the actual films, and the James Bond one actually has a few dints and scrapes in it from the action it's seen.

"The gun that comes out behind the driver's seat could be quite handy on the outer ring road."

The cars are on loan from the Jaguar museum, and can be seen at the showroom until January 7.

Updated: 10:02 Monday, December 30, 2002