Patrick McGoohan (C. "Red" Redman) and Stanley Baker (Tom Yately) were both considered for the role of James Bond in Dr. No (1962) before Sean Connery (Johnny Kates) was cast.
Hawletts' Yard, contrary to some reports on the internet, was actually built on the Pinewood Studios back lot, just to the north of 'H' Stage. This is approximately where the massive '007' Stage stands today.
When Red and his boss get into truck number 3, it has no number plate. When they arrive at the quarry road turning to park, the truck now wears a number plate.