Lotus Esprit: 007 submarine car to be auctioned in England

If you're a fan of the James Bond movies - and the gadgets that cinema's most famous secret agent uses in his films - you may remember the Lotus Esprit, a submarine car that appeared in 007 - The Spy Who Loved Me, According to GTSpirit.com, this vehicle will be auctioned off in September in London at an event organized by RM Auctions.

According to the publication, six vehicles were produced for the film, at a cost of $ 100, 000 each, which is equivalent to $ 500, 000 today. In fact, however, none of them turned from car to submarine and vice versa. So, what we see in the feature, when the hybrid appears out of the sea on a beach, is nothing more than pure trick! See an excerpt from the movie below:

Either way, the Lotus Esprit is expected to be topped off by a small fortune as it is one of the most famous cars in the cinema. In addition, Bond-driven “machines” have traditionally attracted many buyers - and money! - as was the case with the Aston Martin DB5, which appeared in 007 against Goldfinger and was sold in 2010 for £ 2.6 million.