1977 Lotus Esprit '007 Submarine' Heading to RM Auctions
As if a standard Lotus Esprit crossing the auction block isn’t rare enough, this one is a definite one-of-a-kind after starring in the James Bond 007 flick The Spy Who Loved Me.
But it’s not the fact that it was featured in the film that makes it unique, but rather it’s a Lotus Esprit submarine built by Perry Submarines. Four electric submersible drive units were fitted to the Esprit’s retractable rear tray, each with steering vanes in the propeller stream.
This particular Lotus Esprit submarine has been mostly kept in storage until now, only being shown occasionally at several events since 1989. It will be heading to the RM Auctions in London in September without reserve.
GALLERY: 1977 Lotus Esprit 007 Submarine
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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